Archive for the 'Japanese' Category

Edomae Sushi, vinegar and Sushi rice

Saturday, March 3rd, 2012

Edome Sushi is Sushi originated from old Tokyo(Edo). The Akasu (Red vinegar) is often added to make Sushi vinegar for Edomae Sushi.

Creating Interesting Food

Monday, June 14th, 2010

Vegetarian Sushi and baked mashed potatoes can be made inexpensively.

Simple Home Style Tempura

Monday, March 29th, 2010

Tempura may be sinful. Being Japanese, I eat it at least once a month to satisfy my hunger of crispy tasty deep fries. Good Tempura is crispy outside and vegetables inside are tender. The key to make crispy Tempura is to make cold batter and heat oil hot enough but not too hot.Be careful treating […]

The arm of a Tempura cook

Friday, September 18th, 2009

This photo of my arm shows oil spattered burn spots. Hajime at Mashiko joked about an earlier time in his career, when his arm had burned marks which were cause from making Tempura. John said he had a similar experience and made his arm protection by cutting his long sock. I often make Tempura at […]

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