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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 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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Japanese-style Hamburger: Basic Recipe

Japanese-style Hamburger: Basic Recipe by Robert-Gilles Martineau

The Japanese, like almost everyone in this World, love their “hamburgers”! But the way the Japanese go at it is slightly different in concept, design and taste from more “regular” types found on the American and European continents. The Japanese name reflects the difference as it is usually called “nikomi Hambaagu/煮込みハムバーグ”, meaning…

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PORK TSUKUNE

PORK TSUKUNE by Robert-Gilles Martineau

A different recipe for this popular japanese Yakitori!

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Large Tsukune

Large Tsukune by Robert-Gilles Martineau

Another simple recipe for this popular Japanese Yakitori!

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Tofu Tsukune

Tofu Tsukune by Robert-Gilles Martineau

Tsukune made with tofu and chicken for a healthy recipe!

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Japanese Cuisine: Yakitori/Tsukune Basic Recipe 2

Japanese Cuisine: Yakitori/Tsukune Basic Recipe 2 by Robert-Gilles Martineau

Another recipe for a very popular Japanese snack!

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Japanese Cuisine: Yakitori-Tsukune-Basic Recipe

Japanese Cuisine: Yakitori-Tsukune-Basic Recipe by Robert-Gilles Martineau

Apparently, yakitori and especially tsukune are very popular not only in Japan but almost everywhere in the world as they share similarities with many other countries’ specialties! After all a hamburger is nothing less than a big tsukune!LOL

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Japanese Cuisine: Yakisoba-Basic Recipe

Japanese Cuisine: Yakisoba-Basic Recipe by Robert-Gilles Martineau

A very popular Japanese recipe!

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