I fell in love with Tanmen soup after watching Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories on Netflix. It looked like the perfect comfort soup that I had to try. My version of Tanmen is made with potatoes and it’s a perfect complement to a soup that is traditionally made with noodles. I grew up in a potato loving town…
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Yuzu Salmon
The grocery near my home always has fresh Atlantic salmon so it was perfect opportunity to make Yuzu Salmon. I picked some up and went to the farmers market to get some fresh veggies for tonights dinner. This recipe is super easy and healthy. The hint of yuzu marmalade on the salmon adds just a touch…
Donabe Bread
My donabe bread turned out perfect in every way I hoped and dreamed 😛 My favorite no-knead bread recipe has been from Steamy Kitchen that I’ve been using for many years. The original recipe comes from The New York Times but Steam Kitchen’s adaption of the recipe has always worked out great for me. I…
Miso Pork Hot Pot
I used thin shabu cuts of pork, beef and julienned veggies in a donabe pot that I was gifted for my birthday. It’s the first time I used saikyo miso which is naturally sweet and light, not salty at all so you can use more of it. I also made my own dashi stock for…
Scallops and Crab Butter Rice
Scallops and Crab butter rice. Yummy! I modified the original recipe to my liking and converted the ml measurements to make it a little easier. Enjoy! Ingredients: 1 fresh crab – I used the meat from 1 dungeness crab. As small as I could find 6-8 Large Scallops 1/2 cup of sliced lotus root (optional if…
Beef and Mushroom Hot Pot
Beef and mushroom hot pot is a super delicious hot pot using sliced beefs and Japanese veggies and mushrooms. Start by adding in 2 quarts of water to your donabe. Throw in a piece of kombu and turn on the head to medium high. Once broth starts to boil add in all your veggies and…
White Pepper Rosemary Chicken
White pepper rosemary soy sauce chicken cooked in a tangine style donabe. Carrots, scallions, celery, leeks, and garlic cooked in butter. Usukuchi soy sauce, mirin, sake, and cayenne pepper are used for the sauce. Rosemary, soy sauce, and butter create a perfect umami-ness for a savory dish.
Seafood Donabe
Seafood Nabe is simple and delicious. You can use any seafood you like. I had some extra mushrooms and various veggies left over that I missed with large scallop, mussels, and fish cake. Getting my ingredients ready. I was going to add spam but didn’t have enough room. Place everything on a plate and start…
Garlic Chives & Aburaage Donabe
Garlic chives are delicious, my first time trying them. A pork and beef nabe with taro, carrots, fried tofu and mushrooms in a beef stock and sake broth.