SHIZUOKA GOURMETS

Made by two Franco-Shizuokans born in Bourgogne and driven by the love of their Prefecture.

Category: Recipes

22 Nov
Recipes

Lobster: Basic Sashimi Preparation/

by dragonlife
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To answer Christina’s question (visit her great blog at Lobster Queen!) who asked if a lobster could be eaten raw, here is the basic recipe...
19 Nov
Fishes Fish base

Local fish: “Houbou”/Blue Fin Robin

by dragonlife
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A couple days ago, my good friend Patrick Harrington rightly pointed out on the importance to eat “local” as much as possible. Consequently, I will...
24 Feb
Wagashi

Japanese Cakes/Wagashi for Vegans/Vegetarians 2: Recipe-Anko/Sweetmeats/ Recette d’ANKO, pâte de haricots rouges.

by dragonlife
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    One main ingredients in traditional Wagashi/Japanese Cakes is “anko/餡子” (or more simply “an”) which can be translated as “sweetmeats” or “bean jam”. Actually...
22 Feb
Wagashi

Japanese Cakes/Wagashi for Vegans/Vegetarians 1: Introduction

by dragonlife
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There is a traditional way of making cakes in Japan that ought to please no end vegans, vegetarians and people allergic to wheat flour and...
12 Oct
Fish base

Sushi and Sashimi Lunch at Maguro Ichigo In Shimizu Fish Market.

by dragonlife
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Service: shy but very kind Equipment and facilities: Overall very clean. Shared bathroom, old but clean. Prices: Reasonable Strong points: first class fish and seafood...
27 Feb
Other

Japanese Gastronomy: Tamago Miso Tsuke:Miso-pickled Egg Yolk

by dragonlife
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Japanese Gastronomy: Tamago Miso Tsuke:Miso-pickled Egg Yolk Charles at Five Euro Food has just reminded me of an old post of mine when he wrote...
18 Dec
Other

Recipe : Japanese Cream Cheese Tiramisu (Japanese ?)

by dragonlife
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Recipe : Japanese Cream Cheese Tiramisu (Japanese ?) The Japanese are very fond of their cream cheese and cheese cakes, But they are also crazy...
14 Aug
Other Vegan recipes

VEGAN TOFU AND MACHA TIRAMISU

by dragonlife
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VEGAN TOFU AND MACHA TIRAMISU I’m not vegan or vegetarian, but I’m certainly interested, not only for the sake of healthy food, but also for...
05 Aug
Recipes Other

Japanese Rice Crackers/ Senbei (煎餅)-The Basics

by dragonlife
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Japanese Rice Crackers/ Senbei (煎餅)-The Basics coated with a dry seaweed I remember eating those rice-crackers a (very) long time ago when I was at...
04 Feb
Japanese pastries, wagashi Vegan recipes

Vegan Japanese Dessert: Sweet Potato, Apple & Gardenia Seeds Kinton recipe

by dragonlife
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Vegan Japanese Dessert: Sweet Potato, Apple & Gardenia Seeds Kinton recipe It is always a bit complicated for vegans and vegetarians alike to create desserts...
27 Jan
Other

Takuan/Japanese Pickled Daikon: Basic Recipe

by dragonlife
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Takuan/Japanese Pickled Daikon: Basic Recipe   Takuan (沢庵), also known as takuwan or takuan-zuke, is a popular traditional Japanese pickle. It is made from daikon...
25 Nov
Other

Recipe of the Japanese Gratin: Doria

by dragonlife
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Recipe of the Japanese Gratin: Doria The Japanese have their own version for Gratin called Doria which is prepared with rice, especially leftover rice. It...
05 Nov
Vegan recipes

Vegan Tofu Cupcakes

by dragonlife
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Vegan Tofu Cupcakes Cupcakes are the norm all over the world when it comes to bakery and tofu is a must for vegans. Now, it...
29 Sep
Fish base

Recipe:Mebaru no Nitsuke/ Stewed Rockfish

by dragonlife
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Japanese fish recipe: Recipe: Mebaru no Nitsuke/ Stewed Rockfish   I found a bunch of simple fish recipes in my notes and thought that the...
28 Sep
Fish base

Japanese Cuisine: Karei no Nitsuke/Simmered Turbot

by dragonlife
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Karei no Nitsuke/Simmered Turbot Karei/Turbot or halibut is a cheap and very popular fish in Japan, especially cooked, steamed, simmered or deep-fried. Here is a...