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Japanese Shredded Cabbage Salad

Marc Matsumoto — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 09:22:05 +0000

Step into any katsu restaurant in Japan, and you'll undoubtedly encounter those glorious mounds of feathery shredded cabbage, sitting like a crown beside a crispy, golden cutlet of Tonkatsu. But this ain't no coleslaw and as simple as it is, a lot of technique goes into transforming this humble member of the Brassica genus into...

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Japanese Curry From Scratch

Marc Matsumoto — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 08:06:32 +0000

Japanese curry, also known as Curry Rice (カレーライス - karé raisu), is the ultimate comfort food in Japan. While loaded with a blend of over a dozen different spices, it tends to be milder than its Indian or Thai counterparts, and it has a rich texture and comforting sweetness that makes it a hit with...

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Chinese Garlic Green Beans

Marc Matsumoto — Sun, 01 Oct 2023 13:13:41 +0000

Green beans are a humble ingredient, but when prepared well, they can pop off the plate with a luminous green hue that sings with a tender, crunchy texture in each bite. These Chinese Garlic Green Beans hit all the right notes with a chorus of textures and flavors thanks to a few traditional Chinese techniques....

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Salmon Onigiri

Marc Matsumoto — Sun, 24 Sep 2023 16:18:40 +0000

Most countries have some dishes that will remind most of their people of mom's home cooking. In Japan, Salmon Onigiri (鮭おにぎり) comes near the top of that list. With tender flakes of salt-cured salmon enveloped in a layer of rice, this self-contained meal offers the perfect blend of deliciousness and portability, making it a staple...

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Pomodoro Sauce with Spaghetti

Marc Matsumoto — Sun, 03 Sep 2023 12:58:40 +0000

Few dishes encapsulate the soul of Italian cooking quite like Spaghetti with Pomodoro sauce. Simple yet incredibly flavorful, you'd never guess how delicious a sauce made from just five ingredients can be. The keys, of course, are good ingredients combined with solid techniques, and in this week's post, I'm going to show you everything you...

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Kinako (Roasted Soybean Powder)

Marc Matsumoto — Sun, 23 Jul 2023 07:21:04 +0000

Kinako, also known as roasted soybean powder, is a classic condiment used in wagashi for coating traditional Japanese sweets. As the soybeans slowly roast, their natural sugars caramelize, unlocking a delicate, nutty flavor reminiscent of toasted hazelnuts. Once ground into a delicate powder, this one-ingredient wonder becomes a versatile addition to your culinary repertoire, ready...

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Shrimp Rice Bowl

Marc Matsumoto — Sun, 09 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Rich and brimming with umami, the complex flavors of this Shrimp Rice Bowl belies its exquisite simplicity. Once you know a few tricks, shrimp is an easy protein to cook, yet it's packed with loads of flavor. My modern interpretation of this classic Japanese rice bowl takes the best of both worlds by melding the...

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Hiyayakko (Cold Tofu Salad)

Marc Matsumoto — Sun, 04 Jun 2023 12:34:39 +0000

Hiyayakko (冷奴 hiya yakko) is a traditional chilled Japanese tofu salad recipe perfect for a hot summer day when you want something delicious without heating up the kitchen. At its heart, Hiyayakko is a velvety block of cold silken tofu with a texture reminiscent of a tender egg custard with a subtle nutty sweetness. A...

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Panko Chicken Tenders

Marc Matsumoto — Sun, 09 Apr 2023 11:53:40 +0000

In the world of culinary delights, few dishes can match the allure of perfectly fried chicken. Japan has a huge variety ranging from potato-chip-crisp Karaage to crackling Tebasaki wings, but there’s always room for more. For this chicken tender recipe, I’ve mashed up the marinade from my karaage recipe with the breading technique from my...

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Japanese Shrimp Pasta

Marc Matsumoto — Sun, 02 Apr 2023 12:59:37 +0000

Picture yourself indulging in a mouthwatering shrimp pasta that seamlessly combines plump garlicky shrimp with a velvety nori cream sauce accented with peppery watercress that tastes a bit like wasabi. The combination might be surprising to some, but a whole subgenre of Japanese cuisine is dedicated to Japanese-style pasta (a.k.a. wafu pasta) which mashes up...

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