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Tofu and Peanut Butter Udon Noodles

Tofu and Peanut Butter Udon Noodles by Hungry Jenny

Speedy vegetarian recipe with a fantastic satay-style sauce.

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Teriyaki Salmon with Udon Noodles

Teriyaki Salmon with Udon Noodles by Hungry Jenny

If you don't have sake or mirin to hand, read http://hungryjenny.blogspot.com/2010/02/say-no-to-takeaway-try-this-tasty.html for easy substitutes - or just use bottled teriyaki sauce!

2 votes
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Yakitori Recipes: Sasami 1

Yakitori Recipes: Sasami 1 by Robert-Gilles Martineau

My friend Island Vittles ( http://islandvittles.com/ ) has decided to start a series on that worldwide known Japanese specialty that is “Yakitori/焼き鳥/”Grilled Chicken”. I hope that this series of postings on various basic recipes will help her and all other foodies interested in that simple, healthy and so delicious delicacy!

1 vote
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Vegan Japanese Cuisine: Yuzu Miso Dressing

Vegan Japanese Cuisine: Yuzu Miso Dressing by Robert-Gilles Martineau

Vegan and vegetarians do sometimes experience problems making dressings for their food. The Japanese have an easy and very tasty way to remedy for such an issue: Yuzu Miso Dressing/Lime and miso dressing!

2 votes
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Japanese Snack/Dessert: Daigaku Imo/”University Sweet Potatoes”

Japanese Snack/Dessert: Daigaku Imo/”University Sweet Potatoes” by Robert-Gilles Martineau

Daigaku Imo litterally means “University Sweet Potato”! This snack/dessert became popular in the 1910’s in the vicinity of kanda in Tokyo where students were queuing at food stands serving them. They made for a hearty, cheap and nutritious food for…

2 votes
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SPAM EGG ROLL

SPAM EGG ROLL by Robert-Gilles Martineau

Making the most of simple ingredients to create a kind of roll reminiscent of a sushi roll!

2 votes
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SPAM DONBURI/JAPANESE SPAM ON A BOWL OF RICE

SPAM DONBURI/JAPANESE SPAM ON A BOWL OF RICE by Robert-Gilles Martineau

Here is another suggestion for using spam. It is very simple and makes for a solid meal. Steam some rice either to be served plain or as sushi rice. For sushi rice recipe check: http://shizuokagourmet.wordpress.com/sushi-rice-the-recipe/

1 vote
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SPAM NIGIRI WITH GINGER RICE

SPAM NIGIRI WITH GINGER RICE by Robert-Gilles Martineau

My friends know I nurture a pet hate for all spammers!LOL Following a suggestion by my good Foodbuzz friend, Bazooka Gourmet, I decided to run a little series on recipes including Spam. Spam Spam sushi nigiri is apparently the “National Sushi of Hawaii”. I’m sure friends there will come with some more interesting suggestions!…

1 vote
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Zucchini Flower Fritters

Zucchini Flower Fritters by Robert-Gilles Martineau

Zuucchini flowers have been a long-time favourite of people living around the Mediterranean Sea, especailly in Italy and French Provence. The Japanese has recently grown fond of not only zucchini, but laso their flowers and are growing them with a revenge! It is little wonder they come up with their own, if much simpler, version of…

3 votes
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Japanese Cuisine: Scallops & Grapefruit

Japanese Cuisine: Scallops & Grapefruit by Robert-Gilles Martineau

The Japanese will often combine seafood and fruit in simple and beautiful recipes. Not to mention they are also very healthy! How about this one: Scallops and Grapefruit!

3 votes
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