Choosing onigiri for me is a bit of a lottery. I can’t read a lot of the wrappers so I just take a random selection.
This time I came up with quite a surprise. Chicken Kimchi inside. Since when does a Korean dish belong inside a Japanese rice ball. Unusual but very good.
Tags: -Pickles-and-Relishes, Chicken Dishes […]
Japan has a particular breed of curry that is sweet, predictable and not particularly hot. They are a distinct breed of curry that is not like curry I have had anywhere else in the world. Whether you like it or not, it has to go with a particular type of pickles.
These pickles are always a […]
When you think of Japan, do you think of sushi, tempura, green tea or maybe even soba. One of the less noble of the Japanese classics is Kewpie Mayonnaise. I have no idea of the history behind it. All I know is that there would scarcely be a kitchen in Japan that does not contain […]
Just finished making samosas from this recipe at Food and Wine, but I made a few twists and turns while I’m at it. It’s for a party we’re hosting on the 23rd, and samosas are one of my party staples because you can fix it and forget it, then reheat in the oven — […]
Achara/atsara is the Philippine contribution to the world of Asian pickles. There are many versions, and virtually any vegetable can be used for making achara. Any mention of achara, though, will most likely evoke thoughts of this type of achara, which uses green papaya. My father is an achara lover. […]
This is a simple pickle/salad that should be prepared immediately prior to serving. I am not sure about terminology as the first time my friend prepared this she called it “pachidi”, so I’ve always called it such, but cookbooks and websites seem to use pachadi and pachidi interchangeably. Pachidi is the Indian […]
Pickling liquid:
1/2 cup rice vinegar (or brown rice vinegar, which I prefer)
2 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon salt
2 1/2 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon nanami togarashi, or to taste
4 cups water
1 tablespoon vinegar
8 ozs. lotus root, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch thick slices
Combine pickling liquid ingredients in a bowl. Set aside.
Boil water and vinegar in […]
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