MATCHA BAVAROIS CAKEMatcha/抹茶, an ingredient readily available here in Shizuoka, opens the door to so many ideas as it can included in almost all cakes. Moreover its green colour is an extra attraction that is difficult to resist! Here is the recipe of a cake that marries western and eastern traditions! |
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Japanese Dessert: Beni Imo Cheese Cake/Violet Sweet Potato Cheese CakeDebra at Hapabento mentioned that she calls her Violet Sweet Poatatoes Okinawa Sweet Poataoes. Actually, Okinawa is famous all over Japan for its Violet Sweet Potatoes/Beni Imo/紅芋 and cakes made with the same! Here is an Okinawa-inspired cheese Cake… |
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Matcha tea and mascarpone tartA very light and delicate tart with a matcha tea mousse layer and a mascarpone mousse layer on top of cake... topped with little mousse shells. Easier than you think! |
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Japanese Omelette/Tamagoyaki: Basic RecipeI’ve been asked of late about the basic recipe for “Tamagoyaki”, or Japanese traditional omelette. There are two ways of making it: 1) the slightly difficult one with chopsticks I’m going to explain today. 2) the easier one, but not traditional way, using European/American tools, which will become another report. Incidentally I… |
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Zucchini Flower FrittersZuucchini 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… |
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Japanese Dessert: Matcha Anko Roll/ Matcha Tea & Sweetmeats Roll CakeThe “East meets West” expression has been used so many times that it has almost become corny, but this particular (and simple) cake definitely deserves the appellation! |
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TARO & MACHA STEAMED POUND CAKEToday I would like to introduce a really simple pound cake recipe which includes taro and macha tea powder! Taro is called Sato Imo in Japanese. |
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Baked Matcha (Green Tea) Cheese cakeShizuoka Prefecture, where I live, produces no less than 50% of the national crop of green tea. You can imagine the quality of green tea consumed in homes in our Prefecture! Matcha, high quality green tea powder has increasingly become popular in cooking not only in Japan, but abroad. It does make for a beautiful combination with… |
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Japanese Cuisine: Scallops & GrapefruitThe 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! |
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Tofu Chawan MushiHere is another simple tofu recipe you can either serve hot (great in winter) or chilled, although I would go for the former. Chawan Mushi/Chyawanmushi/茶碗蒸し is a Japanese way to steam a flan/pudding that is not sweet. It makes for great appetizers or full meals if served aplenty. Great for kids and waistline-conscious people! |
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