Japanese recipes

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    Asian-style shredded salad

    • Put all the ingredients for the ume vinegar in a sauce pan. Bring to a boil. Then, puree the ingredients in a food processor and strain into a...
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    Black and Orange Rice

    • Savour the flavours of the harvest in this side dish, which is just the right colour combination for Halloween.
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    Braised Tofu Napa Nabe

    • Chop cabbage to make about 8 cups (2 L). Halve onion; cut into 1/2-inch (1 cm) thick slices. Remove and discard mushroom stems; thickly slice caps....
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    California Rolls

    • In saucepan, bring water and rice to boil; reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 25 minutes or until tender.With fork, toss with vinegar, sesame...
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    Catfish Maki Rolls

    • Maki rolls are what many people really refer to when they say 'sushi'. The rolls consist of almost any kind of filling surrounded by sushi rice,...
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    Chicken and Egg Donburi

    • Served over steaming rice, this soft-set egg-and-chicken dish is the ultimate quick and comforting dinner. 
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    Chicken and Egg on Rice

    • In large saucepan, bring 2-1/2 cups (625 mL) water to boil; add rice and return to boil. Cover and reduce heat to low; simmer until no liquid...
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    Chicken Katsu

    • Similar to a schnitzel or cutlet, this easy dish is delicious served either hot or cold in a sandwich. Or you can serve it with steamed rice and a...
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    Chicken Teriyaki Stir-Fry with Noodles

    • Ideal for a weeknight supper because it's so quick to make, this stir-fry combines plenty of healthful vegetables and noodles to make a very...
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    Chicken With Noodles, Shiitake Mushrooms and Snow Peas

    • Japanese udon noodles are usually served in a mild-flavoured broth, but here they star in a tasty sauce. Linguine makes a good substitute; just...
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    Citrus Soy Sauce

    • This sweet-salty-sour dipping sauce is particularly good with steamed crab or fresh oysters.
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    Clam Miso Soup

    • Subtly flavoured clam liquid adds sophisticated richness to this healthful soup.
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    Cold Sesame Swiss Chard Leaves

    • Remove stems from Swiss chard and reserve for another use. In large pot of boiling salted water, cook leaves for 1 minute; drain in colander and...
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    Cucumber Shiso Pickles

    • (Kyuri Shiso Tsukemono) Shiso adds a great kick of flavour to crunchy pickles. If you can't find it, the pickles are also fine without it.
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    Dungeness Crab Spring Rolls

    • It is worth every effort to use fresh crab for these delicate spring rolls. Ask staff at the fish counter to steam it for you if you are pressed...
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    Furikake (Rice Seasoning)

    • Furikake is a simple Japanese condiment for steamed rice, cooked vegetables and soups. Most commercial brands contain sugar and monosodium...
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    Green Beans with Toasted Sesame Sauce

    • (Goma Ae) This crisp and nutty salad makes a terrific part of the bento box. Look for toasted (not raw) sesame seeds in the sushi or Asian...
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    Grilled Bamboo Shoots

    • (Yaki Takenoko) Use whole bamboo shoots (not sliced) because they are easier to grill. Cans vary from 8.5 to 10 oz (240 to 300 g), and any size...
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    Grilled Teryaki Pork Tenderloin

    • This one of my favorites! The pork is so flavorful you don't even need a sauce! I usually cut the grilled tenderloin in 3/4 inch medallions and...
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    Honey Sponge Cake (Kasutera)

    • Place eggs in warm water; let stand for 10 minutes. In stand mixer on medium-high speed or in large bowl with hand mixer on high speed, beat...
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    Japanese Chicken Hot Pot (Mizutaki)

    • Broth: Cut up chicken; remove skin. Debone meat; cut into bite-size pieces. Cover and set aside in refrigerator. In Dutch oven, bring...
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    Japanese Cold Noodle

    • You can add other ingredients, such as sliced mushrooms or tofu and finely shredded red or white cabbage or carrots. Toast sesame seeds briefly in...
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    Japanese Fried Chicken

    • (Kara-age) This is a popular staple in Japanese bento lunches. To ensure a crisp coating, toss a few pieces of chicken at a time in the...
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    Japanese Noodle Salad

    • Dressing: In heatproof measuring cup, soak mushrooms in 1 cup (250 mL) boiling water until softened, about 10 minutes. Reserving liquid, remove...
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    Japanese Vegetarian Buckwheat Noodles

    • This simple dish marries the earthy flavour of buckwheat noodles (soba) with the forest (shiitake mushrooms) and the sea (nori seaweed). Nori and...
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    Layered Salmon Rice

    • (Sakura Gohan) Salmon makes a pretty, tasty topping for seasoned rice in this delicate handheld snack. If you can't find ao nori (dried flaked...
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    Mushroom Maki Rolls

    • Serve these vegetarian rolls with pickled ginger and sushi soy sauce, which is milder and sweeter than regular soy sauce. In a pinch, use...
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    Pacific Rim Burgers

    • Place daikon in cheesecloth-lined strainer; gently squeeze to remove some but not all of the liquid. Place in bowl; stir in onions and ginger. Set...
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    Pork Katsu

    • Place pork between plastic wrap; pound with meat mallet to about 1/2-inch (1 cm) thickness. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Whisk egg with 1 tbsp...
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    Pork Tenderloin Yakisoba

    • Tonkatsu Sauce, a Japanese sauce most often eaten with pork cutlets (tonkatsu), is available in the Asian section of some grocery stores and most...


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