Tag: Japanese Cakes
22
Feb
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...
04
Dec
Dorayaki No Kawauchiya in Shizuoka City: The Best Dorayaki in Shizuoka Prefecture!
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Dorayaki (どら焼き) is a very popular Japanese cake enjoyed by all genders and ages consisting of two pancake-like layers sandwiching sweet red beans paste/ankou (鮟)!...
30
Sep
Japanese Vegan Gastronomy: Veggie Burger at Rama 4.5 Organic Cafe & Shop in Shizuoka City!
by dragonlife
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Service: Friendly, smiling and helpful Facilities: Overall very clean. Washroom a bit small but clean. Prices: Reasonable Strong points: Exclusively vegan cuisine. A great scope...
14
Sep
Vegan Restaurant & Shop in Shizuoka City: Rama 4.5 Organic Cafe & Shop!
by dragonlife
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Service: Friendly, smiling and helpful Facilities: Overall very clean. Washroom a bit small but clean. Prices: Reasonable Strong points: Exclusively vegan cuisine. A great scope...
11
Sep
Japanese Vegan Dessert: Chetsnuts Wagashi-Kurikinton-和菓子の栗きんとん
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The chestnut picking season is just around the corner in Shizuoka Prefecture and more particularly in Makinohara where it is officially announced as starting on...
01
Oct
Wagashi/Japanese Cakes at Mochi No Ie in Shizuoka City
by dragonlife
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If you happen to visit the Toro Ruins or the magnificent Serizawa Keisuke Art Gallery in Shizuoka City take the time to visit Mochi No...
01
Feb
Japanese Cake: Dorayaki-Basic Recipe
by dragonlife
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Dorayaki (どら焼き, どらやき, 銅鑼焼き, ドラ焼き) is a type of Japanese confection which consists of two small pancake-like patties made from castella wrapped around a filling...
07
Aug
Japanese Cakes/Wagashi 14: Satsuma Imo/Sweet Potato
by dragonlife
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Satsuma Imo or Sweet Potatoes are often used in Japanese cakes/Wagashi. The great advantage is that it makes for completely vegan cakes with an almost...
23
Jul
Japanese Dessert: Matcha Anko Roll/ Matcha Tea & Sweetmeats Roll Cake
by dragonlife
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The “East meets West” expression has been used so many times that it has almost become corny, but this particular (and simple) cake definitely deserves...
22
Jul
Japanese Cakes/Wagashi 13: Kabotcha/Pumpkins
by dragonlife
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Just found this recipe to please vegans (and others) with a sweet tooth: Japanese Cake/Wagashi: Pumpkin/Kabotcha Wagashi! INGREDIENTS: For 5 cakes -Pumkin paste: 20 g...
21
Jun
Japanese Cakes/Wagashi 12: Recipe-Dango/Sweet Dumplings
by dragonlife
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(Mitarashi Dango) This simple recipe is particularly dedicated to my friends at Bouchonfor2, Bread + Butter, Eeyoreblues 27 and The Sophisticated Gourmet! Japanese dango are...
20
Jun
Japanese Cakes/Wagashi 11: Dango/Sweet Dumplings
by dragonlife
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(Mitarashi Dango) Dango (団子) is a Japanese dumpling made from mochi-ko (rice flour), related to mochi. It is often served with green tea. In Edo...
19
Jun
Japanese Dessert: Kakigoori/Shaved Ice with Syrup
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Kakigōri (かき氷) is a very popular Japanese dessert made from shaved ice flavored with syrup. It was served for the first time in Kanagawa Prefecture...
19
Jun
Japanese Cakes/Wagashi 10: Youkan: Easy Recipe-Mizu Youkan
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Youkan come in many guises. Here is an easy and ver basic recipe for “Mizu Youkan” that you will be able to adapt into many...
18
Jun
Japanese Cakes/Wagashi 9: Youkan
by dragonlife
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Here is another popular type of Japanese Wagashi fit for Vegans and Vegetarians: Youkan! Mizu Youkan Yōkan (羊羹) is a thick jellied dessert made of...