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Omelette + Rice = Omurice

This is a dish that is as simple as it's name suggests but popular the length and breadth of Japan. Omurice is the perfect dish in many...

Can you resist a Tonkatsu?

Tonkatsu must be Japan's most popular meat dish. It's a relatively recent addition to the country's national menu having only become...

Halloween Gyoza.

With halloween not far away, i've been thinking about a finger food to serve at a Halloween-themed party and...here it is...Halloween...

Japanese chocolate mousse.

Chocolate desserts probably wouldn't be high on your list if you were asked to name Japanese foods but the Japanese actually consume more...

Japan meets Goa on a plate.

What could be better suited to the fruity taste of a Japanese curry than the coconut rich flavours of Goan cuisine? I started putting...

Matcha green tea Latte.

Now that the days are growing shorter and the nights a little chilly, my thoughts turn to warming autumn drinks and there's nothing...

Munchworthy Matcha Muffins.

Have you ever seen the very entertaining "Paul Hollywood in Japan" series? Yes, that Paul Hollywood , the celebrity chef and baker. He...

Japanese Hamburg steak with Daikon sauce.

So what exactly is a Hamburg steak? I hear you ask. The answer is very simple. Take away the bun from a hamburger and you're left...

My Miso Salmon Poke bowl.

Poke bowl dishes are a bit of a think these days, aren't they? As I've said before on my blog, the origins of the poke bowl are a lot...

Chicken Nanbanzuke.

Here's a recipe from my good friend Yumiko Nikaido who lives in Tokyo. The dish is called chicken nanbanzuke. The word "nanbanzuke"...

Chicken Katsudon.

If ever there was the perfect warming dish for chilly nights, this is it - chicken katsudon. I'm sure you know about katsu, which is the...

Sesame & Soya Milk Hotpot.

When I first came to England (nearly thirty years ago, OMG!), soya milk was something you found in health food shops and just about...

Calling all umami lovers! Miso Tuna spaghetti.

Do you believe in serendipity? I know it doesn't happen very often, but I believe that sometimes, things do just fall into place. I was...

Teriyaki Chicken Poke Bowl.

Fancy an easy to make main dish that's nourishing and uber-fashionable? Then why not try my Japan-Hawaiian fusion dish - the Teriyaki...

Kimchi Omurice.

Back when I first started my blog, one of my first recipes, (#23, I think) was Omurice. Omurice (omelette + rice) is one of those...

Thai spicy minced Pork with Basil - Pad Gaprao.

I published a Japanese take on a Thai green curry a couple of weeks ago and here is another Thai recipe that my Thai friend, Pam, taught...

Kimchi & Tofu hotpot - you're in the army now!

When it's cold and grey outside, I think you'd agree that there's nothing better to put you in a positive frame of mind than a tasty &...

My Thai Massaman curry.

As you might have guessed if you look at my blog from time to time, my family love a good curry. This recipe is for a Thai Massaman style...

Yumiko's pan fried Cod in Yuzu and Butter sauce.

For all you cod lovers out there, my good friend Yumiko Nikaido's latest recipe should get your vote - pan fried cod in a yuzu butter...

Root Vegetable salad with Mayo-Tahini dressing.

I think it's beyond dispute that we need to maintain our five-a-day veggie regime especially now we are enduring the dark, chilly days...

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