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Japanese Spinach Salad, Ohitashi

Japanese Spinach Salad, Ohitashi by John Spottiswood

This is a delicious way to consume large quantities of one of the healthiest foods on the planet...spinach! I came to love this when I lived in Japan from 1991-1992, and make it frequently now because it is so easy, healthful and delicious. Serve this with any Asian dish, or any meat and potatoes. It's not particularly spicy, but…

2 votes
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Simmered Daikon Radish (forofuki-daikon)

Simmered Daikon Radish (forofuki-daikon) by John Spottiswood

This is another healthy and tasty Japanese side dish. Try it anytime you're having grilled teriyaki chicken, beef or fish. You can also make a combination of daikon and potato, cooking both exactly the same way. If you do that, peel the potatoes and cut them in half or thirds depending on the size. Delicious and beautiful!

1 vote
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Simmered Cabbage and Shitake Mushrooms (Yasai no Fukumeni)

Simmered Cabbage and Shitake Mushrooms (Yasai no Fukumeni) by John Spottiswood

This combination is truly fantastic. Of course you have to like both ingredients..but if you do you'll love the combination. We served them last night with fresh sashimi and three other great Japanese side dishes (oshitashi, yakisoba, and simmered daikon), and this dish got the most praises. It's also a beautiful presentation, easy…

2 votes
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Fried Lotus Roots

Fried Lotus Roots by Yuri Matsuura

Just try this recipe ! It is very good for appetizer and also for children's snack.

1 vote
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Eggplant and green peppers with miso

Eggplant and green peppers with miso by Lynn Yamamoto

My aunt in Tottori, Japan, is an awesome cook. They farm rice and market miniature vegetables such as tiny Japanese eggplants and zucchini. She isn't a fancy cook, more of a comfort food cook. She utilizes seasonal ingredients she has on hand and from her garden. She served this dish with sekihan, a Japanese rice with azuki beans,…

2 votes
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Stir Fried Shitake Mushrooms, Cabbage & Baby Bok Choy

Stir Fried Shitake Mushrooms, Cabbage & Baby Bok Choy by Bob Vincent

Here is a quick and easy stir fry vegetable dish. I love wok vegetables. I usually make them several times a week. They are nutritious, require very little fat to cook and are tasty. If you don't want alcohol omit the sake and use lemon juice instead; which is what I use most of the time. The key to stir frying is really high…

1 vote
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Garlic Chives (boiled chives with Soba soup)

Garlic Chives (boiled chives with Soba soup) by Manoken Mako

I usually eat garlic chives with Miso vinegar sauce. But this time I tried to combine with grated ginger and soba noodle sauce.

1 vote
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