Jijimi (Korean Pancake) Jijimi About 5 years ago, I was in Fukuoka for my yearly family visit. My mother picked me up at the airport and asked... Read More
Mentaiko Oroshi (spicy cod roe with grated daikon) Mentaiko Oroshi This is a dainty appetizer that both my husband and I love to eat. Mentaiko comes from the Fukuoka region (south of... Read More
Shishito Tsukune (Japanese peppers stuffed meatballs) Shishito Tsukune I discovered shishito tsukune at Yakitori Totto, one of my top 3 Japanese spots (Izakaya) in the city. Skewered and grilled on a... Read More
Sashimi with ponzu and thai chilies Sashimi with ponzu Sashimi (raw fish without any rice) has been one of my favorite things to eat for as long as I can... Read More
Japanese fried chicken – Tori no kara age Japanese fried chicken – Tori no kara age Japanese fried chicken (also known as JFC 🙂 ) is saltier than its American relative. Using... Read More
Roasted Pork Belly Roasted Pork Belly Roasted pork belly how I love thee! Morning, day or night, I wish I could get just one bite! Crispy on... Read More
Cauliflower Soup Cauliflower Soup This cauliflower soup looks like a potage you’d find in a 4 star restaurant yet takes less than 15 minutes to prep... Read More
Thai ground pork in chili sauce Thai ground pork in chili sauce Taken from Vatcharin Bhumichitr’s ‘Gourmet thai in minutes’, this Thai ground pork recipe doesn’t take more than 15... Read More
Thai ground chicken with lime and cilantro Thai Ground Chicken with Lime and Cilantro This Thai ground chicken recipe is quite exceptional; it reminds me of my days living in Bangkok in... Read More
Vegetable fried rice (yasai chahan) Vegetable Fried Rice – Yasai Chahan At first I didn’t want to have another fried rice recipe on my blog (this is the 3rd... Read More
Vegetarian spicy tofu and celery salad This is a smoky and nutty tofu and celery salad so full of flavor it’s the perfect side to a steaming white bowl of... Read More
Beef and Ale Stew Recipe Beef and Ale Stew Recipe The first time I made beef and ale stew was a complete disaster. I’d used one of Jamie Oliver’s... Read More
