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Microwave Cookies

Microwave Cookies by ochikeron

Just mix and microwave! Easy enough for kids to bake ;)

3 votes
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Okinawan Sweet Fritters

Okinawan Sweet Fritters by Tamara Daugherty

I grew up loving this delicate treat, both from the market in Okinawa (watching elderly women fry these up in giant cast iron pots) and made at home by my "Oba-ason" (Okinawan grandmother)". I use to wait for these little doughnuts to float on top in her pot over a wood-fed fire. (we never had a stove). Similar to the American version…

3 votes
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Tamagoyaki Nori Cheese Rolls

Tamagoyaki Nori Cheese Rolls by Robert-Gilles Martineau

Found this easy Winter Cimfort food recipe in my notes which for a simple combination of Japanese and American/European (?) tastes! It is tentatively called Tamagoyaki Nori Cheese Roll/卵焼き海苔チーズ巻!

1 vote
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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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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:

1 vote
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Pan Grilled Tofu with Miso Glaze

Pan Grilled Tofu with Miso Glaze by John Spottiswood

This is an outstanding and pretty appetizer to serve before any asian meal. Our kids, who are somewhat indifferent to tofu, gobbled these up. They are slightly sweet and salty, with enough additional flavor to be interesting. I made these along with a tried and true teriyaki chicken recipe, which I grilled to perfection, and I…

2 votes
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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!

2 votes
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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!

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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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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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!

1 vote
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Japanese Cuisine: Deep-fried Meat Balls

Japanese Cuisine: Deep-fried Meat Balls by Robert-Gilles Martineau

Meat balls are easy to make and they arepopular all over the world! The difference resides in the way of cooking and ingredients. Here is a favourite Japanese recipe you can enjoy all year round with Japanese sake, shochu or beer!

1 vote
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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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Avocado & Crab Gratin (Japanese style?)

Avocado & Crab Gratin (Japanese style?) by Robert-Gilles Martineau

There is little to say again how tasty and healthy avocadoes are. Since we can find them all year round, try and find some crab meat, and you will able to reproduce this easy Japanese cuisine-inspired recipe:. I’m sure you will expand on it!

2 votes
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Japanese Cuisine: Ankake Tofu Kani Chawanmushi-Tofu & Crab Chawanmushi with Sweet & Sour Sauce

Japanese Cuisine: Ankake Tofu Kani Chawanmushi-Tofu & Crab Chawanmushi with Sweet & Sour Sauce by Robert-Gilles Martineau

Tofu accomodated as Chawanmushi, a very popular dish in Japan

1 vote
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