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Noodles and Rice

December 31st, 2007

Kimchi Onigiri

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 […]

By Tom -- 1 comment

November 17th, 2007

Curry Pickles

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 […]

By Tom -- 0 comments

August 21st, 2007

Japanese Kewpie mayonnaise

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 […]

By Tom -- 10 comments

December 18th, 2006

Party Food: Samosas from Jehangir Mehta

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 — […]

By Stef -- 1 comment

September 11th, 2006

Filipino Achara / Atsara

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. […]

By Stef -- 5 comments