Uncategorized Hinona Pickles
In winter, I sometimes see hinona at the farmers’ market.It only appears in winter, and I rarely see it in regular super...
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Uncategorized Spicy Edamame Peperoncino – A Family-Friendly Twist
Today I made a spicy edamame dish that feels like a little kitchen shortcut.Serve plain salted edamame for kids, then to...
Uncategorized Kyuri no Kyuchan-Inspired Pickles
I found some giant cucumbers at the farmers’ market.Four for 150 yen!They were too big for salad.The skin was thick. The...
Uncategorized What Is a Suribachi? Why Every Home Cook Should Have One
What Is a Suribachi?A suribachi is a traditional Japanese mortar with fine ridges inside, used for grinding and mashing....
Uncategorized KIRIBOSHI DAIKON & Cucumber Salad with Sesame-Vinegar Dressing
I keep kiriboshi daikon in the pantry all the time.It’s one of those things that’s always there, like rice or soy sauce....
Uncategorized Hoshi Imo: Japanese Vegan Snack
Every winter, I end up making hoshi imo without really planning to. When I see good sweet potatoes at the store, I just ...