In Japan, the traditional vegetarian sushi fillings are cucumber, kampyo, which is a dried gourd cooked in a sweet soy based sauce, shiitake mushrooms, takuan, eggs, spinach, plum, shiso and sesame seeds. I really do enjoy them all. But, sushi is now not just a Japanese food. It’s everyone’s food. It’s just like pizza. The …
In the U.S., nowadays you can find a fast food teriyaki chicken stand in most towns. Teriyaki has become so common that they even sell the sauce at Costco. On the supermarket shelves, there are a variety of teriyaki sauces that make our lives easier for their convenience and good taste. But, because I …
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Do you love sushi? Have you tried to make it at home? Why not make the sushi ginger, gari, at home! With the increased popularity of sushi, many are stepping up to the challenge to make sushi at home. It’s easy to make the pickled ginger that accompanies sushi, called gari, as well. Gari is …
In Japan, pork is more commonly used than beef. It may be due to its more affordable price and also the milder flavor seems to suit the palate. A popular everyday dish is Shogayaki, which is thinly sliced pork with a ginger soy sauce. It’s simple, quick, flavorful and goes well with rice, plus there …
What do you eat when you have the flu? Is it the standard chicken soup and soda crackers, which is always so comforting? Do you make sure you have lots of liquids that include hot lemon and honey tea? These always do wonders for me, but being Asian, sometimes I crave Asian flavors when sick. …
