Soba Noodles with Caviar
The Apotheosis of Buckwheat
This dish is smile to make and transforms the humble Buckwheat Noodle, Soba, to an elegant gourmet treat. Salmon Roe, Ikura, is the key. Use the best and freshest caviar available.
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An Improvement on Lion’s Heads Glutinous Rice is the Secret
Steamed Meat Balls with Glutinous Rice
The Chinese meat balls commonly called Lion’s Heads incorporate Pork and Rice in a most attractive way. Here’s another Chinese recipe for Pork Meat Balls and Rice. This one uses Glutinous Rice in a special way with good effect. This version may be even better, thanks to the use of Glutinous Rice, which adds a special flavor and texture. As these are made rather small, they make an excellent appetizer. Continue reading
Good for Breakfast or Brunch
By Itself or with Avocado
Scrambled Eggs with Crab Meat
This Japanese version of Scrambled Eggs is good at breakfast or a brunch. It’s good by itself, and also seems to go with with a few slices of Avocado on the side.
Scrambled Eggs with Crab Meat
Japanese
Ingredients
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Buddha Meditating, India 12th c.
Fish Curry From Bananas
Halva From Meat
“It is possible to eat what you believe to be a fish curry only to learn it was made from unripe bananas, or to taste a sweet halva and find it was made not of fruit or vegetables but meat.” — Attia Hosain and Sita Pasricha
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Ideal for Box Lunches
Crispy After Many Hours
Bento Style Crispy Vegtables
Here’s a recipe for juicy sauteed Vegetables, Bento Style, which incorporates the latest research from Japan on how to prepare dishes that hold up well under long storage between cooking time and eating time.
Sauteed vegetables are a common ingredient in Japanese box Continue reading