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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…

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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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Eggplant Donburi

Eggplant Donburi by Nancy Miyasaki

As a Japanese american, I have a soft spot for donburi (Japanese term for just about anything served over rice). Our kids love it too. We mix up a warm bowl of brown and white rice and cover it with something warm, salty, sweet, and occasionally a bit spicy. This is rib sticking good, and best served in fall, winter or the early…

4 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.

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