Strawberry sponge cake (so-called “shortcake”) is one of the most popular and classic desserts among Japanese sweets influenced by western culture. This cake is simple enough to be homemade at home and is a must for Christmas dinners and birthdays. The combination of the fluffy sponge cake texture and sweet whipped cream is very addictive.
Men-tsuyu (Soup for noodles) is an all-purpose soup stock seasoned with soy sauce, mirin (sweet cooking sake), and sake. It can be used not only for udon and soba noodles, but also for stewed dishes.
Gyoza no Kawa (餃子の皮) is a thin skin made from wheat flour and strong flour. In Japan, commercial gyoza dough is usually used, but in the case of homemade gyoza, the thickness of the skin can be adjusted as desired.
Ajitama (味玉) is one of the most important toppings for ramen. The longer it is soaked in the marinade, the more flavor it will be added. The half-boiled egg is also a key flavor enhancer. There are a variety of recipes available, but this time I will introduce ajitama, which can be made with only four ingredients.
Breakfast menu:
– Miso soup
– Japanese rice
– Salad
– Sauteed spinach and bacon
– Nikujaga
– Sweetened beans and fish
– Natto
– Orange
– Green tea
Lunch menu:
– Spaghetti
– Sweet corn soup
– Grilled Mushroom with cheese
– Salad with mini tomatoes
– Almond pudding with mango
Cooking Japanese rice is one of the essential technique in Japanese cooking. However, in Japan, it is common to use a rice cooker. Therefore, I will show you how to cook delicious Japanese rice even if you do not have a rice cooker. The key points are to sharpen rice without water and not to wash it too much.
Breakfast menu:
– Miso soup
– Grilled onigiri (rice ball) with mushroom
– Salad with mizuna leaves and sunny lettuce
– Pickled wakame and octopus
– Yogurt with mango sauce
– Barley tea
Breakfast menu:
– Miso soup with clums and onion
– Japanese rice mixed with fried tofu and vegetables
– Teriyaki horse mackerel
– Spinach with sesame sauce
– Homemade pickles
– Green tea
Dinner menu:
– Miso soup [Recipe]
– Japanese rice mixed with brown rice [Recipe]
– Beef and daikon radish stew
– Sauteed spinach and bacon
– Sweetened red and black beans
– Natto
– Pickled vegetables
