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Chashu chahan (Japanese fried rice with pork belly)

Caroline's Cooking — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 16:01:14 +0000

Chashu chahan is more than just a way to use up leftover chashu pork and rice - it's a delicious dish in itself. This simple Japanese fried rice is quick to prepare and perfect as a lunch, or serve it as a side with other dishes. In years gone by, I was never much of...

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Chashu pork (for ramen and more)

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Chashu pork is that wonderfully tender and flavorful pork belly you might see on tonkotsu ramen, and other ramen bowls, that's so easy to love. But don't think it's something to only enjoy when eating out - it's actually really easy to make at home and tastes amazing. On colder days, a big bowl of...

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Toshikoshi soba (New Year soba noodles)

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 27 Dec 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Toshikoshi soba is a simple dish of soba noodles in a dashi-based broth that's traditionally served for New Year's Eve. It's easy to make, comforting and tasty. Plus you can keep it simple or add extra toppings to suit your taste. In a few cultures, you'll find traditional foods to ring on the New Year,...

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Chicken yakitori

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Chicken yakitori are incredibly easy Japanese chicken skewers that take no time to make with deliciously tasty results. Perfect to add to your summer grilling menu (or any time). In summer in particular, there's nothing quite like skewers cooked on the grill. Though to be honest, they are great for snacking on any time of...

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Short rib beef udon

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 11:00:00 +0000

This short rib beef udon uses a variation on a classic Japanese dashi-based broth to slow braise the beef, giving an incredibly flavorful base for this beef noodle dish. Comforting and delicious. When the weather becomes colder, we definitely love the excuse to indulge in some comfort food. Many involve cooking low and slow, with...

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California roll

Caroline's Cooking — Fri, 15 May 2020 10:00:27 +0000

If you're a sushi fan, you'll be glad to hear that this California roll recipe is easy to make and tastes delicious. Perfect for lunch or parties, you'll be happily skipping the takeout. If you're a regular here, you might have seen when I shared my pickled ginger recipe that the kids have become pretty...

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Japanese pickled ginger

Caroline's Cooking — Wed, 06 May 2020 10:00:50 +0000

If you're like me, part of enjoying sushi is having the right accompaniments. And it's all easy to recreate at home, including the Japanese pickled ginger. Just a few minutes prep and a little waiting for that tangy sushi side you know and love. I've been a fan of sushi for many years, although I...

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Chawanmushi (Japanese savory egg custard)

Caroline's Cooking — Thu, 13 Feb 2020 11:00:33 +0000

Chawanmushi is a silky-smooth savory egg custard that's a popular side with Japanese meals. It's easy to make, adaptable and so delicious. I first had chawanmushi in Taiwan, though I didn't know it at the time. The hotel we were staying at in Taipei had a huge range of foods available for breakfast. On the...

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Kabocha no nimono (Japanese simmered squash)

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 11:00:26 +0000

Kabocha is a bright, sweet squash and this classic Japanese way of preparing it, kabocha no nimono, really brings out the best in it. Tender, flavorful and with such a great rounded flavor. A delicious side. Kabocha squash is commonly called pumpkin in Japan and it feels like it's probably almost as popular as it's...

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Japanese mushroom rice (kinoko gohan)

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 09 Sep 2019 10:50:01 +0000

You'll be amazed at how the simple seasonings in this Japanese mushroom rice add so much umami, earthy, delicious flavor. This easy side dish works so well alongside both Asian and many other meals. Mushrooms are one of those things that I sometimes love, and other times can't think what to do with. We're big...

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Tuna tataki

Caroline's Cooking — Fri, 16 Aug 2019 10:30:29 +0000

Tuna tataki is a simple Japanese dish that combines delicate, gently-seared tuna with a citrus-soy sauce given a gentle ginger kick. It's easy to make and makes a great appetizer or component to a light bento box-style meal. Every now and then, I get a bit of a sushi craving. Strangely, though, despite everything else...

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Japanese milk bread

Caroline's Cooking — Mon, 05 Aug 2019 10:30:21 +0000

Japanese milk bread is probably the lightest, fluffiest, most tender bread you'll come across. It's the perfect everyday loaf, from sandwiches to toast, and is one you need to try! I'll admit, when I have seen lines of similar-looking white bread any time I have been in Asia, I haven't felt inspired. I've always been...

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