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Chinese-Style Sashimi!

Chinese-Style Sashimi! by Robert-Gilles Martineau

Sashimi is not and should not the sole property of Japanese gastronomy. After all, carpaccio is nothing but a varietyof sahimi! I remember savouring this Cinese=style sashimi for the first time in Shizuoka City in a great French restaurant! So next time you get your hands on a nice piece of fresh white-fleshed fish, why don’t you…

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Steamed Sushi

Steamed Sushi by Robert-Gilles Martineau

A new foodie friend of mine, Michelle Karam, whom I met on Social Culinaire, was just mentioning she could not wait to come to Japan to eat sushi, as it was just frustrating and terribly expensive in her own country. Well, why not making it yourself, then? “It’s too difficult and one cannot get the ingredients!” Really? There must…

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Sushi Rice: The Recipe

Sushi Rice: The Recipe by Robert-Gilles Martineau

I’ve been asked for some time about the secrets of making sushi rice, or “shari/シャリ in Japanese, but actually there are no real secrets, only a method. The following recipe is professional and involves a large volume. Think of a sushi party before preparing it. There are simpler versions (the Missus is particularly good at it!) and…

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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!

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SPAM CALIFORNIA ROLL

SPAM CALIFORNIA ROLL by Robert-Gilles Martineau

Combining two American/Japanese favourites!

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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/

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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!…

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Japanese Omelette/Tamagoyaki: Basic Recipe

Japanese Omelette/Tamagoyaki: Basic Recipe by Robert-Gilles Martineau

I’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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Bacon Sushi

Bacon Sushi by Virginia Roper

Bacon is delicious, and sushi is delicious. It makes sense to combine the two to make a delicious harmony of flavor! In maki rolls, bacon pairs excellently with both egg (tamago) as well as avocado. This recipe assumes that you are already familiar with the basics of making rice. I also include a few links at the bottom of this…

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