Dashi stock forms the base of many Japanese dishes, imparting a noticeable umami flavour. Traditional dashi is made from kelp and fish (bonito or anchovies) and there are many variants involving mushrooms. I am showing …
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Powdered Dashi Stock
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Dried Crab Snack: Tamagogani
Tamagogani, a popular Japanese snack, are dried and seasoned little hermit crabs. You just know I had to try one when a friend of mine brought some back after being in Japan for a holiday. …
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Udon Noodles
Udon noodles hail from Japan and are made from wheat flour, water and a bit of salt. They are thick and have a lovely smooth texture. Warm or chilled they are exceptionally tasty in salads, soups …
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Simple Ramen Bowl: Make It Your Way
Recently, like the rest of the planet, I have become obsessed with making my own noodle bowls. I love them because although they are healthy and light, you can jam pack them full of vegetables …
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Soba Noodles
Soba noodles hail from Japan and are made from Buckwheat flour and wheat flour. They are similar in shape and thickness to spaghetti but have a coarser texture. Warm or chilled they are exceptionally tasty …
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Mirin Seasoning
Hailing from Japan, Mirin seasoning is basically sugar, salt and MSG. I use it when I want to add a bit of a sugar pop to my Asian styled broths and stir fries. I always …
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Black Mustard Seeds
These tiny little seeds come in a range of colours from very dark brown to yellow depending on the climate where they were grown. They taste like yellow mustard seeds but slightly more intense and …
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Japanese Mayonnaise
This rich and creamy Japanese mayonnaise is just like its best friend, Japanese Roasted Sesame Dressing, in that it goes well with almost everything. It sweet, tangy and thick. I love it with salads, crumbed meat, seafood …
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PK’s Asian Style Crumbed Pork Loin Cutlets
Just like my Crumbed Panko Chicken Breasts these crumbed eye of pork loin cutlets are so lite and easy. Simply throw some noodles or rice at it and serve with wasabi paste, Japanese Mayonnaise and Japanese Roasted …