Seafood

Eggplant & Unagi Donburi

April 5, 2011
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If you are tired of the regular Unadon (Unagi Donburi), this might give you an interesting twist to the original version. I used Shiso leaves which provide a great accent to the combination of Unagi and eggplant and plays an important role. I hope you will enjoy this quick yummy dinner.

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Shrimp & Celery with Ketchup Tobanjang Sauce

March 18, 2011
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There are quite a few shrimp and celery stir-fried dishes in Asian food menu. This simple stir-fried dish combines tobanjiang with ketchup and creates the perfect sweet and tangy flavor. If you prefer a spicy taste you can add some chili pepper flakes to the recipe.

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Easy Paella

March 11, 2011
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Paella is one of my favorite dish when I go to Spanish tapas restaurants. There are many different varieties of paella and ways to prepare them. My recipe is probably not the most authentic but if you are craving for paella it’s simple enough to make it yourself.

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Okonomiyaki

March 2, 2011
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Okonomiyaki (aka Japanese pizza) is a Japanese pancake dish including a variety of ingredients and usually associated with Osaka and Hiroshima areas (West) of Japan. Okonomi means “what you like” and Yaki means “grilled.” Regardless of the region and style, the main ingredients is always cabbage. This particular recipe is from my friend who’s originally from Hiroshima.

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Negitoro & Avocado Donburi

February 11, 2011
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A tasty mixture of fatty tuna and green onions seasoned with Mentsuyu and soy sauce over rice. Can be served either Donburi style or as Sushi rolls.

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Hamachi (Yellowtail) Teriyaki with Yuzu Kosho

February 2, 2011
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Hamachi is a fish commonly found in Japanese markets. It is also served as sushi in almost every Japanese restaurant. I’ve discovered yuzu pepper complement Hamachi very well and this is one of my favorite way to serve Hamachi.

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Hamachi Kama

January 18, 2011
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Juicy baked hamachi kama (yellow tail collar) drizzled with lemon, paired with yuzu soy sauce.

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Braised Alfonsino キンメダイ煮付け

January 10, 2011
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Delicious alfonsino braised in soy sauce, sake, rice vinegar, gina, and mirin.

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Unagi Chazuke 鰻茶漬け

January 3, 2011
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Broiled unagi (eel) over rice in a umami tea broth, garnished with mitsuba.

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