Soups & Stews – Norecipes - Elevating Everyday Meals

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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Kimchi Udon Noodle Soup

Marc Matsumoto — Sun, 05 Feb 2023 12:48:49 +0000

Kimchi, the fermented Korean staple, is a fiery and pungent addition to any dish. When paired with rich and savory pork in these kimchi noodles, it creates a flavor explosion that's both bold and comforting. With thick, chewy noodles in a spicy umami-packed broth, these soul-satisfying spicy udon noodles are a testament to the versatility...

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Sweet Red Bean Soup

Marc Matsumoto — Sun, 01 Jan 2023 10:00:38 +0000

Red Bean Soup (お汁粉 - Oshiruko) If you're unfamiliar with East Asian sweets, the idea of sweet beans can be a little hard to wrap your head around, but the nutty flavor of adzuki beans lends itself well to sweet desserts. Oshiruko is a comforting dessert soup that's made with sweet red bean paste, and...

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Beef Udon (Niku Udon)

Marc Matsumoto — Sun, 27 Mar 2022 14:14:32 +0000

Beef Udon Noodle Soup (肉うどん) Niku Udon, which literally means "meat udon" in Japanese, is a popular lunchtime meal in Japan that's both comforting and satisfying. With thick, chewy udon noodles in a steamy bowl of dashi broth, the easy noodle soup is elevated by topping it with thinly sliced beef and scallions simmered in...

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Hayashi Rice

Marc Matsumoto — Sun, 27 Feb 2022 02:00:00 +0000

Hayashi Rice (ハヤシライス) Savory, tangy, and sweet, Hayashi Rice is a Japanese stew made by stewing beef with onions and mushrooms and serving it with a side of Japanese short-grain rice. It's a classic Japanese yoshoku comfort food that's become a favorite among kids and grownups alike. I make my Hayashi rice recipe from scratch,...

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Vegan Japanese Curry

Marc Matsumoto — Sun, 09 Jan 2022 13:56:51 +0000

Vegan Japanese Curry (ビーガンカレーライス) In the century and a half or so, since Indian curry was brought to Japan by the British, it's evolved into a uniquely Japanese version of the dish that's one of the most popular comfort foods here. Most grocery stores have an aisle dedicated to ready-to-eat packets of curry and instant...

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Kitsune Udon (Vegan)

Marc Matsumoto — Sun, 12 Dec 2021 14:03:18 +0000

Kitsune Udon literally means "fox udon," but don't worry, there are no foxes involved in making the dish (it's a reference to Japanese mythology). Despite having an unusual name, it's the most popular udon dish in Japan and also happens to be one of my personal favorites. With thick, chewy noodles in piping hot vegan-friendly...

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Spicy Tantanmen

Marc Matsumoto — Sun, 21 Nov 2021 13:28:20 +0000

Tantanmen Ramen (担々麺) Tantanmen is a local Japanese variant of Sichuan Dan Dan Noodles. It was originally created to cater to Japanese tastes, but it's developed into its own subgenre of ramen. These days, many Japanese noodle shops offer their own take, using their house broth as the base. The key to any great ramen...

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Hiyajiru (Cold Miso Soup)

Marc Matsumoto — Sun, 22 Aug 2021 14:48:06 +0000

I've shared many Japanese dishes from my childhood here, but there are none with as many memories tied to it as Hiyajiru (冷や汁). It's a cold miso soup that's a regional specialty of Miyazaki prefecture on the southern island of Kyushu where I was born. My mom and I moved to the US when I...

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Cream Stew

Marc Matsumoto — Sun, 17 Jan 2021 14:37:46 +0000

Although it is considered western-style food (洋食 - yōshoku) in Japan, Cream Stew(クリームシチュー) is a Japanese invention that was likely inspired by a few dishes from the West, including Irish Potato Soup, Banquette de Veau, and Poulet à la Normande. The first printed reference to a stew made with milk appears in a 1924 book...

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