Yakisoba(Fried Noodles)

INGREDIENTS:

2 packs Yakisoba Noodles

1/2 cup cabbage,sliced 

1 whole onion,sliced

1/4 cup carrots

300 grams pork,thin sliced

2 packs of yakisoba sauce 

5 tablespoons of water (for slight steaming)

PREPARATION:

Saute pork in a  skillet until it turns golden brown.Add carrots and onions and stir fry for a minute  then add all the remaining ingredients.Cover for 2 to 3 minutes,add 1 pack yakisoba sauce and mixed thoroughly.Finally add the last pack of the  yakisoba sauce and mix again.Can be eaten as it is with or without rice.

Seafood Spaghetti

INGREDIENTS:

 

 200 grams clam shells

1 onion

50 grams fresh shrimp

1 teaspoon olive oil

I stalk grated onion leaves

300 grams spaghetti pasta

A pinch of salt and pepper

PROCEDURE:

Let boil the pasta spaghetti and set aside .Saute onion and clam shells in a

teaspoon of olive oil.Put pasta into pan,stir fry and flavor with salt and 

pepper.Serve and enjoy.(One person per serving.)

Shabu Shabu(Japanese Beef Hot Pot)

Shabu shabu is a hot pot similar like sukiyaki.It is cooked and eaten at the table with the other ingredients and is a great treat for the family .It is said that the name "shabu shabu"came from this swishing action.It only need to be cooked for a few seconds .You can make it at home with minimal ingredients.This is my way of preparing it..

INGREDIENTS:

300 grams beef

3 shiitake mushrooms

1200ml Water(5 us cups)

2 pcs of 10x10 Kombu Kelp

50 ml sake

A pinch of salt


2 tbsp Ponsu(citrus flavored dipping sauce)

100 grams Chinese Cabbage (Hakusai)


80 grams Itokonyaku noodles

PROCEDURE:

Slice hakusai  and shiitake to desired size.Get hot pot and pour on 1200 ml water.Add Konbu kelp to make dashi(stock).Remove after dashi seems to blend with boiling water and the pinch of salt.Add shiitake,hakusai and itokonyaku noodles to the pot.Get the beef and swish beef into hot pot with boiling water til cooked.Dip in ponsu and enjoy it with rice along with the cooked vegetables and itokonyaku noodles.

OZONE SOUP

It's been awhile since my last recipe was 
 posted.Work  has taken so much of my time,cant afford to go online that often..anyway I'm about to share this very easy to do recipe.This dish is served most especially during the  new year here in Japan.






 INGREDIENTS:

1/2 teaspoon HONDASHI(stock)
2 pcs mochi(rice cakes)
1/4  cup Carrots(thinly sliced) 
1/2 cup Hakusai(Chinese Cabbage)
1 cup water
1/2 cup miso 


PROCEDURE:


In a pot,put 1 cup water and mix hondashi .Add carrots and make it boil til become soft.While waiting for the carrots to soften,get the mochi and grill for a minute.Add it to the mixture.Cook for about 2 minutes and add hakusai and miso and cook for another 1to2  minutes.Turn off fire before it starts to boil(for the miso not to loose it's flavor).

GYUDON JAPANESE BEEF RICE BOWL(my version)

INGREDIENTS:

200 grams beef
1/2 onion(sliced)
1 tbsp sake
1/2 tsp pepper
2 tbsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp ajinomoto
1 tsp olive oil

PROCEDURE:

 In a pan,heat olive oil and saute pork until golden brown and add the onions.Put on sake,soy sauce and ajinomoto to taste. Simmer for about 5 to 8 minutes.Sprinkle pepper for additional spicy taste.Serve atop rice for a gyudon experience.

OPTIONAL:(You can add spring onions and grounded red peppers if you want it really hot )

Foods during new year(traditional japanese food)

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THE PREPARATION

 

norimakithe finished product(Sanmazushi,norimaki,sushi)

Chawan mushi(japanese egg custard)

Ingredients(per cup):

2 pcs shiitake(mushroom)cut in half

2 small blocks chicken

2 pcs shrimp

1/2 cup dashi(chicken stock or hondashi) 

1 egg

Procedure:

Get a medium sized cup  and put all of the above ingredients.Steam for about 15 minutes or until mixture thickens. Serve with rice and main dish.

PORK AFRITADA

My version of pork afritada.My aunt way back in the Philippines was a cook and upon accompanying her during one of her cooking,I remember slight details(slight lang kase its been 15 years maybe and Im still 14-15 years old that time )My version is quite simple though but I think hers was more (hehehe ,certain namn she wont be reading this)Peace ya!^.^V..Here it goes:

INGREDIENTS:

200 g pork
250 g tomato sauce(with olive)
1 tsp salt
1 tsp olive oil
1 tbsp Maggi magic sarap seasoning granules
2 cups potaoes
2 cups carrots
1 whole onion sliced
1 cup green peas
1/2 cup water
1/2 tbsp soy sauce

PROCEDURE:

Season pork with salt and heat the pan.Bring in olive oil,pork til a little golden brown and add onions,saute for 1 minute.Add tomato sauce and soy sauce,mix the magic sarap granules in 1/2 cup water and pour.Preboil ,add carrots and after 3 minutes add the potaoes (careful not to overcook the carrots )Add green peas.Simmer for another minute.Serve with hot rice.

UDON SOUP(japanese dish)

Want to share this very satisfying and quick to do soup with udon as my main pick.You can pair this with any rice palate ,the savory taste of dashi and soy sauce makes a complete meal.Let's get started!

INGREDIENTS:

1 pack Udon
1 small pack hondashi(stock from kombo kelp)
1/2 tsp soy sauce
11/2 cups of water
A pint of chili powder(optional)
1 stalk spring onion sliced

PROCEDURE:

Get a pot,put on 1 1/2 cup of water and blend hondashi stock with it.Let boil.Once boiling,add udon and cook for 5 minutes .Once desired softness is achieved,season with soy sauce.Simmer for 1 or 2 minutes.Add chili powder to have a spicy taste(this depends on you,you can serve it alone without it).Sprinkle spring onions.Serve together with your main dish.Have a hearty meal!

CURRY RICE(Japanese Curry)

A simple get together was cancelled and I have bought lots of stuff for my small party.Decided to cook for dinner instead.Thought to share it here,lemme start..

Today's menu is the japanese style curry.I am gonna show you how and it is so simple to follow,just maybe kinda hard to find the ingredients.You can buy these if there is a japanese store available in your place.

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups potatoes(medium sliced)
11/2 cupsCarrots(medium sliced)
1 pc torokero cube(curry flavor)
1 tbsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp salt
200 g pork cube(sliced same with potato and carrots)
1/2 tsp olive oil
1 whole onion
2 cups water
1/2 tbsp red pickles


PROCEDURE:

Heat a pan over high heat,add 1/2 tsp olive oil.Add pork,season with 1/2 tsp salt and roast til golden brown.Add the potatoes,carrots and onions.Saute for about 2 to 3 minutes via high heat.Add 2 cups of water,cover and cook for about 15 to 30 minutes.When vegetables are tender add kokumarou cube(curry flavor or powder)and soy sauce,stir til cube melts and blended well.Simmer through low heat for 15 minutes.Serve with rice top with radish pickles.Enjoy!

PORK ADOBO

Adobo is known to be a simple yet tasty and delectable menu .My first try with adobo was not so perfect but they(son n hubby)had a fill and smile on their faces.Have to look for more delicious but easy way to cook it the next time.Anyway,here it is and the way I cooked it..

INGREDIENTS:

200 g pork cubed
2 pcs laurel leaves
1 tsp black pepper
1/2 broth cube
2 cups of water
3 cloves garlic,minced
2 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon vinegar
2 tsp olive oil

PROCEDURE:

Heat olive oil and saute garlic til color turns golden brown.Put in the pork cubes,oyster sauce,black pepper and water.Cover and let boil.When already boiling,skim off the foam.Put vinegar in vinegar.Boil for 30 minutes or more(til pork gets soft)Put laurel leaves after 30 minutes.Let boil again for 30 minute til it gets a saucelike texture.Let cool down a little and you can serve it with hot rice.

PINAKBET ala Ann

The delicious,healthy filipino recipe I so loved.Made me feel Im just a few blocks away from home.:)

Ingredients:
1 cup Squash
5 to 6 pieces okra
1 to 2 tbsp.shrimp paste
200 g pork
1 pc eggplant
1 tsp olive oil
1/2 cup water

Procedure:
Saute pork in cooking oil til golden brown .Bring in squash,eggplant,okra and shrimp paste.Mix all for 2 minutes and
pour water.Cover with lid ,simmer til squash is soft enough.You can add more shrimp paste or salt for the desired flavor.
Serve hot with rice.