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18th February 2018 / Last updated : 15th October 2018 Mog 05 : Rice & Noodles

Vegan Takikomi-Gohan (Japanese Paella, 炊き込みご飯)

My favourite Takikomi-Gohan. You can try all the ingredients! Ingredients (3~4 servings) 150 g of mushrooms (e.g. shitake mushrooms) 1 small carrot (about 80 g) 1 piece of deep-fried tofu 10 cm of dried kombu kelp 2 tablespoons of soy sauce 2 tablespoons of cooking Sake (otherwise, white wine) 450 g of uncooked rice 620 cc of water (including soy sauce and cooking sake) Instructions Wash and soak uncooked rice. Pour some boiling water over deep-fried tofu to remove excess oil. Prepare all ingredients. Slice carrot, mushrooms, and the deep-fried tofu. Any mushrooms are ok. I prepared Shimeji mushrooms and king oyster mushrooms today.   Drain water from the uncooked […]
17th February 2018 / Last updated : 14th June 2018 Mog 02 : Main Dishes

Stuffed Bell Peppers (ピーマンの肉詰め)

When I was a kid, I didn’t like bell peppers. But mum’s stuffed bell peppers made me change my mind about this vegetable. Ingredients (4 servings) 8 bell peppers 1/2 tablespoon of starch Japanese bell peppers [Filling] 150 g of minced pork 150 g of minced beef 1/2 of onion (chopped) 1 egg 1 tablespoon of starch 1 teaspoon of white wine 1 teaspoon of soy sauce 1 teaspoon of sesame oil (if any, otherwise olive oil) 1 teaspoon of fresh ginger juice [Sauce] 1 1/3 cups of water 3 tablespoons of soy sauce 3 tablespoons of sugar 2 tablespoons of Sake (if any, otherwise wine) Instructions Put minced meat, […]
15th February 2018 / Last updated : 1st April 2018 Mog 03 : Side Dishes

Broccoli Salad with Wasabi Dressing (ブロッコリーサラダ)

Wasabi dressing in this recipe goes well with every vegetable.  Ingredients 1 head of broccoli 8 prawns (Chicken is also tasty!) 2 soft boiled eggs 2 avocados 3 tablespoons of mayonnaise 1 tablespoon of soy sauce 2 teaspoons of wasabi 1 tablespoon of lemon juice salt for taste Instruction Boil broccoli and prawns. Slice avocados. Cut boiled eggs and broccoli into bite-size chunks. Remove prawns’ tails. Put mayonnaise, soy sauce, and lemon juice in a bowl and mix them. Put all ingredients and mix them together. Now your salad is ready! いただきます！ 
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 : 22nd July 2019 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 flour 150 g of bread flour 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 flour and bread flour. 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 a 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 = […]
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