Category Archives: Japanese

Japanese Yakitori Chicken (焼き鳥)

Yakitori (or grilled chicken skewers) originate from Japan and has been a Japanese delicacy since the Edo period. The original dish involves grilling wild birds and is now done using mainly chicken parts.The most important thing is to get the … Read more

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Enoki Mushroom Beef Rolls

The boy’s final year examination is finally over. Thank goodness, because the many nights of wars and battles to revise and study with him can come to a halt. It’s mentally very tiring, not just for myself, but for him … Read more

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Orange Mochi With Funny Faces

This mochi recipe was something I did out of pure fun. I had a packet of glutinous rice flour in the cupboard that I wanted to try to use up, so this recipe seemed the most straightforward and without the … Read more

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Japanese Melon Pan (Melon Bread, Original Flavour)

The Japanese melon pan, or melon bread, is a sweet bread that is baked with a layer of slightly crispy cookie dough at the top. It is baked in a similar way as the coffee bun (Rotiboys) and Hong Kong … Read more

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Clam & Miso Soup For The Soul

First dish of 2025. Another simple dish to make, and one that I will probably make again soon. Three key ingredients – clams, miso paste, water. Bang.

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