One day Tom got particularly ambitious and decided to make a Japanese dinner consisting of five dishes for my birthday. Working hard all by himself,
A stew-like miso soup featuring natto. Natto‘s distinctive aroma softens after simmering for some time, and this is a good introductory dish for those who
A delightful dish inspired by a popular Chinese-influenced recipe, ebimayo or deep-fried shrimp in mayonnaise sauce. This takes full advantage of light soy milk curd
This simple mixture of egg yolk and oil is often used to give fluffy texture and impart subtle richness. It also works as a moderate
This resembles a nabe hot pot but is cooked in a stronger broth. Soft and fluffy tsumire fish dumplings crumble in your mouth, while lettuce
This is a reduced-sodium version of a past fuki and atsuage recipe. The original recipe already tasted soft and hit the spot for me, and
Create a decorative edible ornament with a little radish! It takes a bit of time, but all cuts are simple. It’s an instant upgrade to
Crunchy maitake is a nice addition to rich gorgonzola sauce for pasta. A vegetable in season — warabi this time — takes away the heavy
Juicy, succulent lady fern fiddleheads lighten up the golden combination of avocado and shrimp, with everything held together by a softly spicy and creamy dressing
