Itadakimono: Kumiage Yuba and Yuba Donburi

February 8, 2009 8 Comments

Kumiage Yuba and Yuba Donburi 汲み上げ湯葉湯葉どんぶり

We were given a gift of kumiage yuba from a yuba company up in Otsu recently and made donburi with it on Peko’s famous rice. Simply flavored with soy sauce and wasabi, this is veg, healthy, and not just tasty, but creamy tasty! Have you heard of yuba?…

Setsubun Ehomaki, Mame-maki and Grilled Sardine

February 5, 2009 5 Comments

Setsubun Dinner and How to Eat Eho Maki 恵方巻き

Setsubun Eho-maki, Mame-maki and Grilled Sardine 恵方巻き

Eho is the direction of the god of fortune and happiness and she changes her direction every year. The ehomaki, rolled sushi, with 7 lucky ingredients, is eaten without pause or chatter while facing the auspicious direction of the year. We are hoping for an extra happy and prosperous year,…

Setsubun Customs: Hiiragi Iwashi (Holly and Sardine Head)

February 4, 2009 10 Comments

Setsubun Customs: Hiiragi Iwashi (Holly and Sardine Head) 柊鰯

On February 3, Setsubun, the eve of the beginning of spring, it is essential eat maki-zushi, throw beans out your front door, eat sardines, impale a sardine head on holly and place it near your front door to ensure a healthy and prosperous new year. Notice, everything involves food!…

Botan Nabe: Where to Buy Wild Boar Meat in Kyoto

February 2, 2009 5 Comments

Where to Buy Wild Boar Meat for Botan Nabe in Kyoto 猪肉ぼたん鍋

Where to Buy Wild Boar Meat for Botan Nabe in Kyoto 京都改進亭総本店猪肉ぼたん鍋

The mountains surrounding Kyoto are rich with game, some of which are a traditional part of the culinary culture. Wild boar nabe is a winter delicacy. Usually people visit a restaurant that specializes in the dish when they want to enjoy this cuisine. It is a rarity…

Suppon Nabe: Japanese Turtle Hot Pot Stew

January 30, 2009 3 Comments

Suppon Nabe: Japanese Turtle Hot Pot Stew すっぽん鍋

Suppon Nabe: Japanese Turtle Hot Pot Soup すっぽん鍋川千鳥

Winter is nabe season in Japan and there is nothing like a bubbling nabe hot pot to warm the body with a rich and hearty meal. Suppon, or soft shell turtle, is considered to be the most elegant fare for nabe. Suppon was the favorite of imperial courts through out…

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