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Aug 7, 2021
This bibim mandu recipe will see you through the balmy summer
Crisp veggies, fried dumpling dough and an addictive spicy sauce make adding this dish to your weeknight rotation a no-brainer.
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Jul 31, 2021
This shiso-lemon syrup adds a dose of sunshine to the gloomiest day
Whether you add it to a cocktail or jazz up a glass of sparkling water, once you've tried this punchy syrup you'll never buy overpriced lemonade again.
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Jul 24, 2021
Three summery watermelon recipes popular in Japan
Watermelon is a quintessential summer fruit. But what can you do with it besides eat it raw? Try one (or all) of these three refreshing Japanese-style watermelon dishes.
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Jul 17, 2021
Yuzu icebox cake with strawberries and shiso
Icebox cakes are quick, customizable and visually stunning. The best part? You can spend less time in the kitchen, and more time eating dessert.
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Jul 10, 2021
How to make curry-style māpō dōfu over cauliflower rice
With Japanese curry, it's the mouthfeel of the rice that's key, so you can easily swap it for cauliflower rice for a low-carb take on the staple dish.
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Jul 3, 2021
Bring back the baking boom with these sourdough crumpets
Use up your surplus sourdough starter to make these addictive crumpets u2026 and then go one step further and make breakfast dorayaki.
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Jun 26, 2021
How to make karashi-su-miso (tart miso-mustard sauce)
This sauce combines sour (su, vinegar), salty (miso) and spicy (karashi mustard) elements for a versatile, flavor-packed dressing.
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Jun 19, 2021
Simmered pork and cucumber salad with ume dressing
This simmered pork is very versatile and can be used as you'd use chu0101shu016b pork — as a topping for ramen or chopped up and put into fried rice, salads, sandwiches and more.
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Jun 12, 2021
Dress up plain white rice with fresh edamame
Summertime is the season for fresh edamame. Dress up plain white rice by cooking it in umami-packed broth made from edamame pods, and stir in the fresh beans for even more flavor.
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Jun 5, 2021
Breakfast (and lunch) is covered with this sara udon omelette
With its core of crispy sara udon, you can think of this take on a Spanish omelette as Osaka-style okonomiyaki. Portion out and top it with any sauces or garnishes you like.
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May 29, 2021
Too much shiso is a great problem to have
Anyone with a garden knows that when Japanese shiso grows, it really grows. But having an abundance of shiso is the best kind of problem: Just make a batch of green goddess dressing.
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May 22, 2021
How to make Japanese-style simmered squid with new potatoes
Squid is in season, and this surprisingly simple dish stars a whole aori-ika, simmered until tender in a flavorful broth.
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May 22, 2021
A shiitake pate to liven up any meal
This punchy vegetarian appetizer is endlessly customizable, and is a great way to familiarize oneself with the four elements of good cooking — salt, fat, acid and heat.
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May 15, 2021
Celebrate summer with this simple Cider Surprise cocktail
Lee Reeve of InCiderJapan shares this simple and refreshing cider cocktail that you can easily make at home, perfect for the warmer months ahead.
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May 8, 2021
Two ways to make Japanese-style spring asparagus
Here are two recipes that go with plain rice as part of a Japanese meal, or even as a light, fresh drinking appetizer.
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May 1, 2021
How to make Bricolage Bread & Co.’s bonito tartine
In this delectable tartine, the bakery's signature sourdough is topped with lightly grilled bonito and whole shiso leaves.
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Apr 24, 2021
How to make tonpeiyaki cabbage and pork omelette
The much-easier cousin of okonomiyaki, stir-fried pork and spring cabbage are sandwiched between an omelette for a light, quick meal.
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Apr 17, 2021
How to make Japanese-Chinese fusion māpō dōfu
Tempered with the inclusion of red miso, this Japanese-Chinese fusion mu0101pu014d du014dfu is a flavorful and beginner-friendly introduction to the intricacy of Sichuan spice.
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Apr 10, 2021
How to make bamboo shoot Tosa-ni
Fresh bamboo shoots are one of the quintessential spring flavors in Japan, and this traditional simmered dish is an easy, delicious way to try them.
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Apr 3, 2021
Recipe: How to make Japanese katsu-style chicken Parmesan
The slightly sweet and super crunchy style of Japanese chicken katsu (cutlet) is the perfect base for the Italian American classic, chicken Parmesan.

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