Single Dish Meals

Negitoro & Avocado Donburi

February 11, 2011

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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Oyakodon (Chicken and Egg Bowl) 親子丼

February 4, 2011

The literal translation of Oyakodon (Chicken and egg over rice) means “parent-and-child rice bowl.” The typical ingredients include chicken (as in parent), egg (as in child), and onions. The ingredients are simmered together in a sauce then served on top of a large bowl of rice. It’s a very common Donburi dish and served at most traditional Japanese “diners.”

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Indian Curry

January 31, 2011

This is an authentic Indian Chicken Curry recipe from my Indian friend. I have added a lot more vegetable than the typical recipe because I want to make sure my children eat enough vegetable in their diet. The spice level is also not very spicy so feel free to increase the amount of chili powder if you love spicy food.

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Napa Cabbage Cream Penne

January 30, 2011

I believe different types of dish has the power to change how people feel. When it’s hot and sunny outside, the cool crisp salad tastes extra refreshing. Personally, whenever the weather is cold and raining I always crave some comfort food. This easy to prepare cream penne pasta will quickly warm you up. It’s easy and simple but it tastes goooood! My kids had seconds or thirds and they both said “Hmmmm it’s yummy!!” Think bacon, pasta, cabbage, and cheese broiled in the oil.

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Yaki Udon

January 28, 2011

Yaki Udon is stir fried udon noodles and the sauce used to flavor the dish varies depending on the household. My mom uses Mentsuyu as main flavor, so I cook Yaki Udon same way. I remember my mom never measures her ingredients but her Yaki Udon always turns out delicious. Yaki Udon is a quick and easy dish to make with typical ingredients you might already have in the fridge.

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Homemade Chashu Ramen

January 26, 2011

I feel today’s recipe should get a lot of attention. Japanese love Ramen but I learned from my Taiwanese American husband and his friends that the Chinese love ramen even more! In most Japanese supermarkets you can buy an assortment of fresh ramen noodles with prepped soup base in the refrigerated section. The typical flavors available are shio (salt), shoyu (soy sauce), tonkotsu (pork stock), and miso. The different ramen flavors originated from different parts of Japan. Shoyu is from Kanto (Tokyo) area, tonkotsu from Kyushu in the south, and shio and miso are from Hokkaido in the north.

It may not be as perfect as your favorite ramen shop noodles, but homemade Chashu ramen is relatively easy and tastes pretty good!

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Spaghetti Meatball

January 24, 2011

My family eat mostly Japanese or Asian food at home, but once in a while I do cook American/western meals. Spaghetti Meatball is our kids’ favorite pasta, so for the sake of keeping recipes for my kids, I will add this recipe to my collection. This dish is super easy. It’s perfect meal for Monday dinner after having busy weekend.

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Menchi Katsu Sandwich メンチカツサンド

January 16, 2011

Irresistible ground meat croquette sandwich made with lettuce and dinner roll, garnished with ketchup.

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Gyudon (Beef Bowl) 牛丼

January 13, 2011

Gyudon recipe (Japanese beef bowl recipe) – Gyudon is a comfort food for Japanese. It can be prepared quickly and it has nutritious ingredients such as beef, onion, eggs, and rice.

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