Though the weather is just beginning to cool down, you may still be in the mood for some cool noodle dishes. This is one of my favourites – it has a delicious sesame sauce and lots of fresh ingredients, which is perfect for a summer night.
Taberu-rayu sauce has become quite popular, and you can find it in most supermarkets. Normal rayu is chilli-infused sesame oil, which you will find at most Chinese restaurants or where gyoza are sold. The new taberu-rayu, or edible chilli oil, has a similar oil base (but not as spicy) with herbs and spices added to it. Add some taberu-rayu to chopped vegetables to make a delicious, fresh sauce.
Teriyaki can be any fish or meat that has been cooked or broiled in a sweet soy sauce. In Western countries, it seems that teriyaki is considered a very ‘Japanese’ flavour, although it doesn’t seem to be so common in Japan. This recipe is extremely easy and adaptable, but most importantly it is absolutely delicious!…
Though summer in Hyogo can be sticky, there are days when the oppressive humidity gives way, and one’s thoughts turn to evenings of frosty beers in the open air as a light breeze rolls in. Until recently I believed that, besides beer gardens, Japan just doesn’t do alfresco dining, but I have happily been proven…
Like so many other Hyogo (and Osaka, and Kyoto, and even SHIGA I hear) JETs, I was dismayed when the huge behemoth of an event that was the Tigers baseball game was canceled due to rain last month. Seriously crushed. While I wasn’t one of the people shelling out for shinkansen tickets, it was a…
Temari Zushi (sushi balls) are easy to make, look great, and taste delicious. Just choose your favourite toppings. Sashimi (刺身) is filleted fish that you can find in the seafood section of the supermarket. Most fish can be eaten raw, so there are many types of sashimi, with the most popular ones being tuna and…
Took off for Thailand this spring break, so instead of ramen news, here’s some quick info about eating in the land of pad thai…
I am tired of steamed white rice. Are you? Then check this out. Some say risotto requires special Arborio rice from Italy to make properly. I denounce those people. I have made risotto with Japanese rice and been amply satisfied. I have made it with Basmati rice, and been satisfied. Recently, I’ve been making it…
I had to run down to the Osaka the other day to get some stuff done, and after spending hours in the US Consulate followed by shopping in Daimaru, I decided to run over to America Mura to grab lunch…