Dashi-maki Tamago Recipe

Thursday, July 3, 2014

Do you have a rectangular egg pan/broiler which you aren't sure how to use? Well, yes you could make a rectangular pancake or omelet, but I'm sure you'll find it more fun and useful if you make this! :)

Here's what you need:
3-4 tbsp of shiro-dashi/combu tsuyu plus same amount of water (or I think any soup broth would work too)
1 tbsp mayonnaise
A little dash of salt and sugar
3 eggs


Mix all the ingredients aside from eggs.


Add eggs, and mix well. 


Pour 3/4 of the mixture on heated pan.


Then fold it thrice, like this before the egg becomes cooked.
This would make our Dashi-maki juicer.


Repeat the steps.


Until it becomes likes this.
This turned out to be not that perfect, but yeah, the shape should be something like this. :p


You may add it as an additional viand to an obento to add color!
Make it into a heart shape like this too! :)


A little advice in making obentos:
That in Japanese Obentos, colors and textures are important. There should preferably be Yellow - thus it is a basic option to have eggs on an obento, Green - for veggies, Brown - meat that is most probably the main viand, and Red -tomatoes, sweet peppers, etc. Also make or cut them into different shapes to make it look more fun and eye-catchy. Remember to fill in the spaces as much as possible so the viands would stay put on their places too. Try making a Japanese-y Obento the next time you're making your lunch box! 



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Easy Flourless Gateau Chocolat Recipe

Saturday, June 28, 2014


Today I am sharing a VERY easy recipe.
This recipe is so perfect for those when you're craving for something rich and chocolatey yummy but is too lazy to go out to buy, and too lazy to make something authentic either.

Plus, it's flour-less and uses only 4 ingredients!

Here's what you need:
1 bar (100g) dark chocolate
1 bar (100g) milk chocolate
30g sugar
100g cake margarine or unsalted butter
2 eggs



Melt chocolate and butter, then add sugar
(do not melt butter too much because you want the mixture to be creamy)


Add eggs one at time and mix carefully


Pour in a mold


Bake on preheated 180℃ oven for 20 minutes, and refrigerate overnight or put on freezer for a few hours.


The outcome is something gooey like this.
You can refrigerate or freeze it depending on how hard or soft you want it. :)
I personally loved it more when refrigerated overnight.



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Japanese Omelet Rice Recipe

Monday, June 23, 2014


Who want to learn another simple Japanese-y recipe??
You? 

Then here's what you need:
Cooking Oil
Sausage, Bacon or Pork
(we didn't had a sausage or bacon this time so I marinated pork with salt and All-spice, and I loved it!)
Rice
Tomato Catsup
Salt
Soy Sauce
Cheese
Fresh Eggs
Butter



Saute marinated pork in cooking oil.


Add rice and fry them all together


Add catsup and soy sauce to taste


Put in a plate and top with cheese


Melt butter in pan then add cooking oil


Fry eggs while mixing and leave the top of it half raw for a fluffy texture

This was my daughter's plate. :)

Top it on the catsup rice and decorate with catsup!



This is another of my daughter's favourite. Try it! :)



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Donburi Series: Chicken Teriyaki Donburi Recipe

Friday, May 30, 2014

Don't we all love Teriyaki?
I am always asked by friends on how to make this, so here it is!

What you need:
Chicken thighs
salt
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup Japanese wine
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup mirin 
2 tbsp sugar


Cut into preferred size and add just a little bit of salt then set aside


Skin first, put in a pan and wait until skin has become slightly brown, then pour in everything except for mirin and boil for about 15 minutes.


Now add the miring and simmer for 10 minutes.


Add sugar and boil until the sauce becomes sticky.


Serve with chopped lettuce and garnish with Japanese mayonnaise and pepper!


A sure hit that everyone will enjoy!




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Maple Mustard Ribs Recipe

Sunday, May 25, 2014

Did I say I love mustard?
Well this one is another one of my staples using mustard. 
I think this is the dish that made me love mustard, actually.


Here's what you need:
500g spareribs
2-3 cloves garlic
3 tbsp vinegar
3 tbsp mustard
1/3 cup of soy sauce
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup maple syrup


Put the garlic, spareribs, vinegar, soy sauce and water on pan then cover and boil for about 20 minutes.


Add the maple syrup and simmer for 10 minutes.


Add the mustard then simmer for additional 5 minutes.


And done. 
Yup, that easy. ;)



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Easy Gravy Recipe

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Who wants gravy for their fried chicken?
Try to make one the next time its fried chicken for dinner.

Here's what you need:
Used oil in the pan from frying a chicken
1-2 tbsp flour
1-2 cups water
1 cup milk
chicken broth cube or powder
salt or soy sauce to taste


Add the flour on pan until it becomes a bit bubbly


Then add water and milk then add broth and salt to taste, 
Wait until it thickens


And, ta-dah!  There goes your thick yummy gravy.
Easy as 1-2-3!



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Seafood Pan Paella Recipe

Thursday, May 15, 2014

Who says you can't make Paella on your normal frying pan or electric skillet? 
I like making this dish because it's easy yet it feel could make the day feel special. 

Here's what you need:
Tomatoes
Onions
Garlic
Olive oil
Asparagus
Paprika
2 cups uncooked rice
4 cups of hot consommé broth
Seafood mix


Saute tomatoes, onions and garlic in olive oil.


Prepare broth on a different pan.


Saute seafood mix together with the tomatoes, etc.


Put in uncooked rice and sauté for about 10 minutes or until rice becomes clear in color.


Pour in broth and boil for about 10 minutes in high to medium heat while mixing.


Put in cut asparagus, cover the skillet and simmer in medium heat for 10 minutes.


Add paprika and cover the skillet to steam in low heat for about 5-10 minutes.



It's yummy as it is, but you can add a squeeze of lemon and a bit of butter before eating!
Enjoy!



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Yogurt Chicken Curry Recipe

Monday, May 12, 2014

I love curry.
 I am not very sure how Indian curries are made, but I think this one is somehow a mix of a Japanese and Indian curry.  I had left-over yogurt I needed to use so I put it in.
My daughter likes curry and she loved this as well!

Here's what you need:
chopped onions
 2 tbsp butter
chicken leg
3-4 cups water
1 paprika
1 cup of yogurt
2 cube curry broth
2 tbsp of honey


Saute chopped onions with 1 tbsp butter.


Add in chicken then pour in water. Let it simmer for about 15 minutes.


Add in paprika and simmer again for additional 10 minutes.


Add yogurt and simmer for 10 minutes.


Stop fire and melt the curry broth. Then add honey and start to simmer again for about 5 minutes.


Was there an Indian name for this kind of curry??


I suggest you put everything in your mouth (chicken, paprika and rice) in one big bite! Yum! :)



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