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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…

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Vegan Japanese Cuisine: Deep-fried Tofu Balls

Vegan Japanese Cuisine: Deep-fried Tofu Balls by Robert-Gilles Martineau

Meat balls, or any balls for that matter, don’t have to be made with meat, eggs or dairy products to be attractive and tasty. It is quite a simple task to create them when you have tofu around! Here is an easy and healthy recipe: Deep-fried Tofu Balls:

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Brown Rice Inari sushi.

Brown Rice Inari sushi. by kiyoaki kato

good vegan dish.Sweet sour rice in fried tofu name Aburage.This bag shaped fried tofu may get it at japanese store.good lunch menu.

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Vegan Japanese Cuisine: Fried Bell Peppers, Shimeji Mushrooms & Umeboshi

Vegan Japanese Cuisine: Fried Bell Peppers, Shimeji Mushrooms & Umeboshi by Robert-Gilles Martineau

Easy Vegan Japanese recipe!

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Vegan Japanese Cuisine: Bamboo Shoots Tips & Umeboshi

Vegan Japanese Cuisine: Bamboo Shoots Tips & Umeboshi by Robert-Gilles Martineau

An easy Japanese vegan seasonal recipe!

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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!

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Vegan Japanese Cuisine: Daikon Chrysanthemums

Vegan Japanese Cuisine: Daikon Chrysanthemums by Robert-Gilles Martineau

Here is a simple and “artistic” recipe using daikon and yuzu/lime. It’s called 菊花大根/Kikuhana Daikon which can be translated as Chrysanthemum Daikon. You don’t need Chrysanthemums, but only cut the daikon into the shape of the flower!

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Yukari Marinated Cucumber

Yukari Marinated Cucumber by ochikeron

Here, I will show you super easy recipe using Yukari - red shiso leaves ;)

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Vegan Japanese Cuisine: Persimmon Salad

Vegan Japanese Cuisine: Persimmon Salad by Robert-Gilles Martineau

Persimmons are still found anywhere in Japan and more and more abroad. Sweet they might be but they do provide a great taste when combined in salads with supposedly sour ingredients. Here is a simple appetizer/salad recipe that should tempt everyone! Persimmon salad!

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Vegan/Vegetarian Recipe: Japanese-style String Beans and Tofu

Vegan/Vegetarian Recipe: Japanese-style String Beans and Tofu by Robert-Gilles Martineau

Here is a simple and popular Japanese recipe that can please anyone, vegans, vegetarians and omnivores alike: String Beans and Tofu!

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Easy Summer Salad: Zucchini, Grapefruit & Dill Salad

Easy Summer Salad: Zucchini, Grapefruit & Dill Salad by Robert-Gilles Martineau

As I said before, Summer comes with all kinds of fruit and vegetables that can be combined into simple and refreshing salads. They are welcome at home and summer parties. To be enjoyed with all kinds of ades (for the kids?) or white wines (including the bubbly ones). In Japan, sake of course!

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