Monthly Archives: March 2012

Kofuki Imo

By Azusa | Published: March 22, 2012

I finally made this easy-as-pie Kofuki Imo. Love it. And I’m pretty certain you’ll love it, too. Shoyu-sugar-butter is pure magic! Shoyu-butter is a common combination in Japan. It’s used in many ways like slathered on sweet summer corn or as a potato chip flavor. Shoyu-sugar is also super common. We love to dip our […]

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Aroma Magazine: Tonyu Nabe

By Azusa | Published: March 15, 2012

While there’s still a lingering chill, how about making nabe? It’s one of my favorite foods, especially when it’s cold out and you need a little soul-warming sustenance. In case you aren’t familiar with nabe (short for nabemono), it’s a Japanese hot pot. Cooked in a variety of ways, I began tinkering with tonyu nabe […]

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Furikake Popcorn

By Azusa | Published: March 8, 2012

I’m excited for the weekend because we’re headed to San Francisco! My husband’s independent feature film, The Crumbles, is premiering at the San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival. It’s been 3+ years in the making, so it’s a big occasion for us. This is a bonus post to celebrate the debut of The Crumbles! […]

Posted in Appetizers + Snacks, Contemporary Recipes, Favorites | 4 Responses

Mixed Rice with Pork and Bamboo Shoots

By Azusa | Published: March 6, 2012

My new favorite way to make rice is this Mixed Rice with Pork and Bamboo Shoots! I must’ve made it at least once a week since I first made it a few weeks ago. Maze gohan translates to mixed rice, a method of mixing in ingredients into rice that’s been cooked. The idea of maze […]

Posted in Favorites, Rice Dishes, Traditional Recipes | 14 Responses

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