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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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Shrimp and Tofu Donburi

Shrimp and Tofu Donburi by John Spottiswood

I adapted this recipe from a mixed tempura donburi, substituting fresh shrimp and tofu without the tempura batter. The result is a healthier, and still very tasty, dish that our whole family really enjoys. You can use chicken or salmon in place of the shrimp, and it is equally delicious! Donburi's are wonderful cold weather food.…

3 votes
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PORK TSUKUNE

PORK TSUKUNE by Robert-Gilles Martineau

A different recipe for this popular japanese Yakitori!

1 vote
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Asian Seafood and Noodle Soup

Asian Seafood and Noodle Soup by John Spottiswood

We had this dish at a seaside restaurant in Campbell River, BC called Quay West. It was beautiful and delicious. The broth reminded me of the tasty soba dishes I had when I lived in Japan. So I made a version of this while in San Luis Obispo. The sauce is tremendous and I'm sure you'll really enjoy it. It will provide some nice…

2 votes
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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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Slightly Spicy Chicken Donburi

Slightly Spicy Chicken Donburi by Nancy Miyasaki

We make this Donburi with just the curry powder...then add the chili sauce to each bowl as desired. Our kids like this fine without the chili sauce, and John and I add about a tsp each. This is a warm and delicious meal for fall or winter!

4 votes
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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…

1 vote
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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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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

1 vote
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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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Tofu & Chicken Burgers

Tofu & Chicken Burgers by Robert-Gilles Martineau

The Japanese love hamburgers, or any burger/patty for that matter, but they are not afraid to experiment and make them lighter and healthier. Here is a simple recipe that can expanded and enjoyed by anyone, whatever their age! Tofu & Chicken Burgers!

1 vote
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Japanese Cuisine: Yakisoba-Basic Recipe

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

A very popular Japanese recipe!

1 vote
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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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VEGAN TOFU CUPCAKES

VEGAN TOFU CUPCAKES by Robert-Gilles Martineau

Cupcakes are the norm all over the world when it comes to bakery and tofu is a must for vegans. Now, it is possible to make very simple cupcakes for vegans! Wheat flour allergics can replace the wheat flour with chestnut flour like the Corsicans and Portguese do in their traditional food! This is only the basic recipe to which you…

2 votes
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