Tag: 前菜
21
Apr
Tofu & Cabbage Okonomiyaki
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Okonomiyaki, originally a fast food from Osaka and Hiroshima has become so popular abroad that one has to try and find variants of the original...
21
Apr
Edamame Spanish Omelette
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Edamame/枝豆 seem to become evermore popular throughout the world. It is ironic that common soy beans were not Japanese originally to later become a Japanese...
19
Apr
Japanese Appetizer: Octopus & Okra Salad in Ginger Marinade
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Spring and warmer days have finally come to Japan! It is time to enjoy lighter and fresher food! Here is a simple idea for a...
14
Jan
Seasonal Fish: Noresore/Conger Eel Whitebait
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“Noresore” will soon appear at some select fish markets, and as it will be a very short season, you will have to keep your eyes...
13
Jan
Japanese Seasonal Fish: Tai-Madai/Seabream
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Japanese Seasonal Fish: Tai-Madai/Seabream There are many varieties of Seabream/Snappers/Tai/鯛in Japan: Batodai, Hanadai, Ishidai, Kinmeidai, Mekkidai, etc. But the most popular variety is called Madai/真鯛, or...
10
Jan
Japanese Seasonal Fish: Tara/Cod
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Cod, or “Tara/鱈” in Japanese reads a the “Snow Fish”. Unlike in many countries in Europe and North America, the fish is eaten fresh, raw...
10
Jan
Sashimi Mini-Plate at Tomii (’10/01/09)
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This is the second part of my “Quick fix” last night at Tomii. I posted this article separately as it will also go to my...
10
Jan
Japanese Gastronomy: Zensai/Appetizer at Tomii (’10/01/09)
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Dining or just “having a snack” in Japan in the right places can easily turn into an intimidating experience. Last night, suffering from a bout...