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  • Yuka's Japanese Cooking
    2-34-8, Nishiogu116-0011
    Dec 10(Tue) 10:00-12:30

    Ramen & Gyoza

  • Yuka's Japanese Cooking
    2-34-8, Nishiogu116-0011
    Dec 12(Thu) 10:00-12:30

    Ramen & Gyoza

  • Yuka's Japanese Cooking
    2-34-8, Nishiogu116-0011
    Dec 13(Fri) 10:00-12:30

    Ramen & Gyoza

  • Yuka's Japanese Cooking
    2-34-8, Nishiogu116-0011
    Dec 16(Mon) 10:00-12:30

    Home Meal Set

  • Yuka's Japanese Cooking
    2-34-8, Nishiogu116-0011
    Dec 17(Tue) 10:00-12:30

    Ramen & Gyoza

  • Yuka's Japanese Cooking
    2-34-8, Nishiogu116-0011
    Dec 18(Wed) 10:00-12:30

    Ramen & Gyoza

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Tonkatsu

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Tonkatsu (とんかつ) is a popular Japanese dish consisting of a breaded and deep-fried pork cutlet. The pork is typically coated in flour, egg, and panko (Japanese breadcrumbs) before being fried until golden and crispy. Tonkatsu is often served with shredded cabbage, rice, miso soup, and a special tangy-sweet sauce known as tonkatsu sauce. Variations of tonkatsu can include different cuts of pork, such as fillet (hire) or loin (rosu), and the dish may also be served as a sandwich (katsu-sando) or over rice in a bowl (katsudon). It’s a beloved comfort food in Japan, known for its satisfying crunch and hearty flavor.

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Yakisoba

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Yakisoba(やきそば) is a popular Japanese stir-fried noodle dish. Despite its name, which means “fried soba,” it is actually made with wheat-based noodles similar to ramen, not buckwheat soba noodles. The dish typically consists of noodles stir-fried with a mix of vegetables like cabbage, carrots, and onions, along with meat such as pork or chicken. It’s flavored with a savory sauce that is slightly sweet and tangy, similar to Worcestershire sauce. Toppings often include pickled ginger, dried seaweed, and bonito flakes. Yakisoba is commonly enjoyed at festivals, street stalls, or as a casual meal at home.

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Kiriboshi Daikon no Nimono

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Kiriboshi daikon no Nimono (切り干し大根の煮物) is a staple in Japanese bento boxes, appreciated for its rich flavor, satisfying texture, and ability to enhance the overall balance of the meal. Kiriboshi daikon (切り干し大根) are dried daikon radish strips that have been rehydrated and then used in various dishes. Kiri-boshi daikon, once simmered, has a unique texture that is slightly chewy and tender. It absorbs the rich flavors of the broth and seasonings, making it a flavorful addition to the dish. It is not only delicious but also nutritious. It is low in calories and high in dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals. This dish is served as one of the various components in a bento box, often alongside rice, pickles, and other side dishes.

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Matcha Soymilk Pudding

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Do you like matcha green tea? Matcha is made by grinding special tea leaves on a millstone and is used for beverages as well as for confectionery. This time, we will use that matcha powder to make vegan pudding without eggs or milk.

* My brand YUCa’s Tea also sells organic matcha, which has been well received by matcha fans in Japan and abroad. I hope you will try them! For more detail, please check this page!

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Wheat Gluten Rusk

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Fu(麩) or Ofu(お麩), also known as gluten or wheat gluten, is an ingredient typically used in soups or cooked with liquids to enhance its texture. In this recipe, we will use fu to create a simple snack that highlights its unique texture. The aroma and flavor of melted butter and caramelized sugar will captivate everyone from children to adults. Please give it a try!

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Tofu & Kinako Cookie

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Are you interested in sweets that don’t use eggs and milk? This time, I’ll make cookies using tofu and kinako(soybean powder), which are familiar health foods in Japan. To make them enjoyable, I tried making cookies shaped like the faces of our pets, Mario and Luigi.

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Warabi Mochi

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Warabi mochi (わらび餅) is a Japanese confectionery made from starch extracted from the root of the wild vegetable “warabi”. The pulled texture of the warabi mochi and the harmony of the molasses and soybean flour called “Kinako” are addictive, and you will not be able to stop eating it.

Warabi mochi is often confused with kuzumochi, which is also eaten with molasses and soybean flour, but kuzumochi is milky white and has a slightly harder texture. Kuzumochi is made from starch extracted from the root of the “kuzu” plant.

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Ichigo Daifuku (Strawberry Mochi)

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Ichigo Daifuku (いちご大福) is made by wrapping a whole strawberry in anko (red bean paste) and then wrapping it in gyuhi (a type of rice cake). The combination of the tartness of the strawberries and the sweetness of the bean paste is exquisite, and the texture of the mochi is also unique.

There are various theories as to the origin of Ichigo Daifuku, but it is said to have originated in the 1980s, inspired by shortcake. Although it has a shorter history than other wagashi, it is now firmly established as one of Japan’s most popular wagashi.

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Anko (Red bean paste)

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Anko(あんこ) is sweetened azuki beans. It is used in many wagashi, such as daifuku, taiyaki, anmitsu, and oshiruko, and is essential for making wagashi. There are two types of anko: Tsubu-an (つぶあん), which retains the texture of the azuki bean grains, and koshi-an(こしあん), which is strained smooth. If you feel that store-bought anko is too sweet, why not try making homemade anko? And if you do, don’t forget to use azuki beans called dainago(大納言).

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Ohagi & Botamochi

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Ohagi (おはぎ) is made by wrapping sweet bean paste with glutinous rice cake or, conversely, by rolling glutinous rice cake into a ball and wrapping it with sweet bean paste. It is an indispensable food for offerings on the far shore, and seems to be a Japanese confectionery that has been familiar to people since ancient times.

In addition, it is called “Ohagi” on the autumnal equinox when hagi flowers bloom, and “Botamochi” on the spring equinox when peony flowers bloom. It is interesting that the names change depending on the time of year.

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