Simmered Shishito Peppers and Jako Itameni

Miwa’s Kyoto Kitchen Recipe This simple side dish combines fresh summer shishito peppers with chirimen jako (dried sardine fry) and is simmered with sake and a lot of soy sauce. The textural juxtaposition of sauteed vegetable and crunchy little fish is delightful. It should be made with plenty of soy sauce as the saltiness perfectly compliments rice. Home Cooking: Shishito…
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homecooking: Nizakana Flounder Simmered with Shishito

Nizakana: Flounder Simmered with Shishito (カレイの煮付け) Nizakana: Flounder Simmered with Shishito (カレイの煮付け)
Nizakana can be made with any kind of fish and is well suited for smaller fish that can be simmered whole. Flounder with eggs, komochi, is a favorite in Japan. The mild-mannered Japanese shishito peppers adds color, nutrition and a contrast of flavors.…
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