Japanese stocks for vegans and vegetarians - 3 ways.Traditional japanese stock is called "dashi" which translates as "drawn out liquid" . Dashi uses combinations of fish and vegetable...
Chilled Japanese soba noodles.There are some days when you just want to eat something cold, aren't there? You get home, hot and maybe a little sticky and the thought...
Japanese Harusame beanthread noodle salad.Here's a light salad dish that's easy to make, healthy and, best of all, delicious! The main constituent is what the Japanese call...
Fried Udon noodles with Pork.I sometimes wonder why people order takeaways when can they make the same meal more quickly, healthier and cheaper with a minimum of fuss...
Buckwheat Soba with Summer Vegetables.There are some days when the weather gets so hot you need your food to cool you down. (Yes, even in the UK!) With that in mind, here's my...
Miso Udon Hotpot.I've posted a number of New Year's resolution style, light and healthy veggie dishes in recent weeks but here's something different for...
Simple stir fried Pork with 3 Vegetables.Here's a simple, versatile stir fry recipe that's ready in under half an hour and will provide most of your daily nutrition and fibre on...
Lion Head meatballs with Chinese leaves.This is a Japanese version of a Chinese dish that goes by the name of "Lion's head" meat balls. Apparently, the meat balls wreathed in...
Bang Bang Chicken.Bang bang chicken is a very popular Chinese dish in Japan - so much so that it's probably served in Japanese homes as often as it's...