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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!

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Vegan Japanese Dashi/Soup Stock: The Basic Recipe

Vegan Japanese Dashi/Soup Stock: The Basic Recipe by Robert-Gilles Martineau

Dashi recipe for vegans!

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Vegan Agedashi-dofu

Vegan Agedashi-dofu by Robert-Gilles Martineau

"Agedashidofu" or (Tofu first deep-fried, then served with dashi soup" is a very popular Japanese dish that can easily be adapted to fit vegetarian and vegan priorities! Moreover, whatever dashi/soup is left can be poured onto a bowl of freshly staemed rice for a fillingand healthy suppelementary dish! Vegan Agedashidofu!

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Oyakodon: Basic Recipe

Oyakodon: Basic Recipe by Robert-Gilles Martineau

Oyakodon must count as one of the top 5 as far as poplular food comes in Japan. It is easy to prepare and improvise with. Bear in mind that depending upon the region you are in Japan, the ingredients are totally different. For example, in Hokkaido you will be served salmon sashimi and salmon roe! After all, “oyakodon” means “parent…

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MACHA MADELEINES

MACHA MADELEINES by Robert-Gilles Martineau

Since many friends asked me, here is a Japanese-style Madeleine. Madeleines are easy to make and can be come into infinite variations. Since I could not make it French for fear to bore everyone, i though that macha tea powder would be welcome!

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VEGAN SOY MILK CARROT POUND CAKE

VEGAN SOY MILK CARROT POUND CAKE by Robert-Gilles Martineau

Easy Vegan Cake!

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NON-WHEAT FLOUR CARROT CUPCAKES

NON-WHEAT FLOUR CARROT CUPCAKES by Robert-Gilles Martineau

For wheat flour allergics!

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TOFU LEMON CUPCAKES

TOFU LEMON CUPCAKES by Robert-Gilles Martineau

Here is another simple Japanese style cupcake recipe made with tofu!

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SWEET POTATO CUPCAKES

SWEET POTATO CUPCAKES by Robert-Gilles Martineau

I need no say how cupcakes are popular all over the world. That is the main reason why I from now and then feature a cupcake recipe. Japanese-style cupcakes seem to be still new. They naturally come with different ingredients. Have you ever thought of making one with sweet potato. Sweet potato is satsuma imo/薩摩芋 in Japanese and…

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Matcha Tofu Muffins

Matcha Tofu Muffins by Robert-Gilles Martineau

Tofu and Matcha tea are considered for good reasons as health food here in Japan. They can also be combinedinto a very European/American style cake: Muffins!

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Baked Tofu Cheese Cake

Baked Tofu Cheese Cake by Robert-Gilles Martineau

One way to lighten your cheese cake and invest into a new taste is to introduce tofu! Here is a simple recipe that will please anyone worrying about unwanted calories:

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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!

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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!

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Japanese-style deep-fried Chicken Wings/Tebasaki Karaage

Japanese-style deep-fried Chicken Wings/Tebasaki Karaage by Robert-Gilles Martineau

Chicken Wings in Japanese is Tebasaki/手羽先, meaning H”and Wing Extremities”! This is a very popular morsel in this country where nothing is thrown away as far as food is concerned. We can find some really fat/meaty ones in the market here. They make for great snacks with beer, sake or wine!

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Bento/Today's Lunch Box (February, 23rd, 2010)

Bento/Today's Lunch Box (February, 23rd, 2010) by Robert-Gilles Martineau

The Missus is still in her traditional bento mode. First of all, I'd like to say that although the box looks big on the pictures, it is smaller than my usual fare. It is traditional, not only in design and taste, but also in size!

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