Monthly Archives: February 2012

Clear Mushroom Soup

By Azusa | Published: February 28, 2012

I’m not sure if I’ve mentioned I’m allergic to soy. Which is ironic, given the title of this blog and how much Japanese food depends on it. I’m mostly sensitive to tofu and miso, so I almost never make misoshiru. It pains me because I loved my grandmother’s misoshiru growing up! Instead, I’ve been making [...]

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Kinpira Kabocha

By Azusa | Published: February 21, 2012

Heard of kinpira gobo? It’s the dish that uses the earthy flavors of burdock root, combines it with carrots, and cooks it in a salty and sweet sauce. Kinpira Kabocha is a great alternative to that staple side dish.
Instead of gobo, it’s the kabocha that soaks up the flavors of the sauce. The profile [...]

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Creamy Beef Curry Udon with Maitake

By Azusa | Published: February 13, 2012

Curry udon has been the #1 request in my house. I came across several recipes, Keema Curry Udon with Burnt Tomato being one of them. While that recipe offset the robust curry with tangy tomatoes, this recipe mellows it out by using milk. The feathery maitake mushrooms and the thin-sliced beef add a great textural [...]

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Stir Fried Napa Cabbage

By Azusa | Published: February 7, 2012

Happy accidents. I had leftover napa cabbage after making a batch of gyoza and I found this simple recipe in the back of the vegetable section of one of my favorite cookbooks. I wasn’t expecting much—I just needed something easy to use up the remaining cabbage—so I was surprised at how much I loved it.
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