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Salmon Nanbanzuke
Nanbanzuke (南蛮漬け) is a dish in which fish or meat is deep fried and then marinated in sweet vinegar and aromatic vegetables such as red pepper and leeks. The term “Nanban” comes from the “Nanban trade (南蛮貿易)” that began around the 16th to 17th century, and refers to the people and products of Spain and Portugal, who were the trading partners at that time.
It is said that the escabeche and its unique cooking method introduced from these countries gave rise to the term “Nanbanzuke”.
Nanban-zu(南蛮酢), made by adding soy sauce, sugar, and other seasonings to vinegar, has a familiar sweet and sour taste. It is delicious hot or cold, and the flavor changes depending on how long the fish has been marinated. This time, we will introduce Nanbanzuke using salmon.
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Miso Butter Salmon
Miso Butter Salmon is known as “Chanchan-yaki,” a local dish of Hokkaido, which is originally a fisherman’s dish in Hokkaido, a region famous for its salmon catches. The “chanchan” in “chanchan-yaki” refers to the sound made during cooking. This dish of salmon and vegetables topped with a sauce rich in miso and butter is hearty and pleasing to the eye.
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Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken)
Japanese karaage is simply deep-fried chicken seasoned with mostly soy sauce, sake, ginger and garlic. In Japan, karaage is loved by men and women of all ages, so much so that there are bento boxes that contain only karaage on a bed of white rice. It is also readily available at convenience stores, so it is common to see students and businessmen eating it for a quick pick-me-up. The key to its deliciousness is that it is crispy on the outside and juicy and juicy on the inside.
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Osaka-style Okonomiyaki
Okonomiyaki is a Japanese-style savory pancake cooked on a large hotplate. Okonomi means “As-you-like-it” and recipes differ depending on the region; traditionally Osaka and Hiroshima. In this recipe video, I will show you how to make Osaka-style Okonomiyaki recipe and its sauce which is the key ingredients of this Japanese-style savory pancake.
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Yakitori
Yakitori (焼き鳥) is a dish often served with sake and consists of various chicken parts skewered and grilled on a special grill. It is usually served with salt, pepper, or a special soy sauce-based sauce. In this video, we will show you how to make a “yakitori kit” developed by an upscale yakitori restaurant in Japan, and how to eat different parts of the yakitori.
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Vegan Gyoza with soy bean meat
Are you ready to make vegan gyoza? This time, I chose soybean meat, an alternative meat that is becoming popular in Japan, and Chinese cabbage and chives, which are often used as accents in dumplings. Please enjoy this dish on days when you are in the mood for a vegetarian or vegan meal!
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Vegan Gyoza
The great thing about making dumplings is that you can create your own original flavors by combining your favorite ingredients. This time, I decided to make dumplings without using meat. In Japan, shiitake mushrooms are commonly used as a meat substitute. So, this time, I made vegan dumplings using shiitake mushrooms, fried tofu, and Chinese cabbage to enhance the texture. They have a light texture, so you can easily eat as many as you want!
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Cheese Chicken Gyoza
Pork is often used for dumplings, but let’s get creative with chicken for these dumplings! This recipe calls for gluten-free dumpling skins, but of course you can use regular dumpling skins as well. These dumplings with chicken and cheese make them easy for children to eat.
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Japanese-style Hamburg Steak
Hamburg steak is popular with both children and adults. Demi-glace sauce is commonly used, but we would like to introduce a Japanese-style hamburger steak. Toppings include shiso leaves, grated daikon (Japanese radish), green onion, and finally ponzu (Japanese citrus juice). Please try the sour and delicious taste of ponzu.
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Miso Mayo Chicken
When you want a quick, tasty, and hearty meat dish, I recommend this Miso Mayo Chicken. It’s time to let the miso that’s been sitting in the fridge come to life. It is really easy to make! All you have to do is mix miso with mayonnaise, let the chicken soak up the flavor, and cook it in a frying pan.
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