13th February 2018 / Last updated : 24th October 2018 Mog 01 : Basic

How to Cook Rice Japanese Style (白米の炊き方)

This recipe should have been the first recipe on my blog. Let’s go back to basics! Ingredients (2~3 servings) 450 g of sushi rice (short-grain rice) 620~640 cc of water Instructions Prepare water in a bowl, and put some rice into it. Mix them from the bottom, throw out the water immediately. It’s very important to follow steps. Rinse the rice by stirring the bowl gently about twenty times. Then throw out the water. Rinse it 2 more times. And soak it for about 30 minutes until it becomes opaque white. Then, drain the water. Prepare some water in a saucepan, and place the rinsed rice. Cover with a lid […]

12th February 2018 / Last updated : 30th November 2018 Mog 02 : Main Dishes

Oyako Don (親子丼, Chicken and Eggs Bowl)

“Oyako” means “a parent and a kid” in Japanese. Not to mention, Oya = Chicken, Ko = Eggs. Ingredients (2 servings) 1 piece of chicken thigh 4 eggs 1/2 of onion consomme bouillon: 1 cube consume broth 2 tablespoons of soy sauce cooking sake : 3 tablespoons ( white wine is also okay) 2 tablespoons of sugar 160 cc of water 400 g of cooked rice Instructions Cut the onion into wedges. Cut chicken into bite-size chunks. Put some water, consommé bouillon, soy sauce, cooking sake and sugar in a pan, then boil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook over medium heat for 2 minutes. Then, add the […]

11th February 2018 / Last updated : 29th November 2018 Mog 05 : Rice & Noodles

Natto Spaghetti (納豆スパゲティ)

For everyone who likes and doesn’t like natto. Frying with olive oil makes natto milder. You can use any long pasta. Ingredients (for 2 servings) 200g of spaghetti 1/2 of onion 1/2 a bunch of shimeji mushrooms (or shiitake mushrooms) 2 portion cups of natto 3 teaspoons of olive oil 1 teaspoon of chicken consommé powder 3 tablespoons of soy sauce 1 tablespoon of white wine 1 tablespoon of butter Black pepper (to taste) Salt (to taste) 1~2 stalks of mizuna (if any) or parsley Mizuna Instructions Start cooking the spaghetti Slice the onion. Remove hard tips of shimeji mushrooms. Stir some natto and then add soy sauce and mixed them […]

10th February 2018 / Last updated : 1st April 2018 Mog 06 : Sweets & Snacks

Daigaku-Imo (大学いも, College Sweet Potatoes)

Daigaku Imo is one of the most popular Japanese snacks. It was originally sold near Tokyo University. I remember my mom cooked it for me. Ingredients 2 large sweet potatoes (cut into random shapes) 2 tablespoons of soy sauce 60 g of sugar 4 tablespoons of Sake (or white wine) 2 tablespoons of black sesame Instruction Wash sweet potatoes well, and cut into random shapes. Put them in water for 10 minutes. Then drain the water. Put the oil in a large frying pan, then place the potatoes. Then, heat at medium high heat for about 3 minutes. Turn to medium-low heat, and deep fry until golden brown. Put soy […]

8th February 2018 / Last updated : 1st April 2018 Mog 01 : Basic

Homemade Udon Noodles (手打ちうどん)

Just step on udon, with your friend, your kids, and your families! Ingredients (for 2 servings) 150 g of all-purpose flower 150 g of bread flower 15 g of salt 15g 130 cc of water 6 tablespoons of bread flour (for dusting) Instruction Dissolve salt in water. Add 2 to all-purpose flower and bread flower. Knead in a bowl. The dough at this point is very shaggy and rough. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap. Leave the dough at room temperature for 30 minutes. Then you put the dough in a large thick plastic bag. Wrap the plastic bag in towel. Kneed with your feet. The kneading with your […]

7th February 2018 / Last updated : 1st April 2018 Mog 02 : Main Dishes

Mog’s Special Gyoza (焼き餃子)

Some Japanese people might say my recipe is too simple, but I love my simple gyoza.Although gyoza is originally Chinese cuisine, it’s been developed independently in Japan. Now, gyoza is one of the national cuisines. Ingredients (2 servings) [Gyoza wrappers] If you can get gyoza wrappers, you don’t have to make them, but homemade Gyoza wrappers are amazing! 60g of All-purpose flour 60g of Bread flour 5 Tablespoons of boiling water All-purpose flour for dusting [Filling] 100g of ground pork 1 Tablespoon of starch 2 Teaspoons of sesame oil 200g of cabbage Salt: dash Black pepper: dash [Dipping Sauce] Soy sauce: Vinegar (If any, rice vinegar): Honey: Sesame oil = […]