Chicken and Chestnuts

14Nov09

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Chestnuts are an autumn favorite in Japan. And chestnuts are now a favorite of mine; this is the third time I’ve made this special recipe and is the best. Frozen, peeled chestnuts are a reasonable compromise for convenience. Using skinless, boneless chicken thighs, though more expensive, are a convenience well worth the cost. To replace the extra flavor added by cooking meat on the bone, I used a cup of strong homemade chicken stock rather than the dashi. If you are concerned that this compromises the Japanese flavor, you could add a piece of kombu as the food cooks, or add shiitake. By caramelizing the sugar before adding the chicken, I could be sure that the sugar really did darken and deepen the flavor. This is now a recipe I can make more than once a year. I think we will enjoy!

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Crisp Rolled Chicken: Tori no Maki-age

26Sep09

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Save this dish for a special occasion! Tastefully presented with colorful and edible embellishments, it is elegant and delicious. Though it is not difficult to make, it’s not a recipe that can be prepared in haste. Chicken breasts are pounded thin, painted with a miso mirin mixture, covered with shiso leaves and bacon, then rolled, [...]

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San Shoku Donburi: Three-Color Rice Bowl

26Aug09

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This is another donburi, a bowl of rice topped with soy-simmered finely ground chicken. It’s a recipe from one of my other Japanese cook books,
“Washoku – Recipes from the Japanese Home Kitchen.” I was inspired by the Washoku Warriors, a group of food-bloggers who are planning to cook through Elizabeth Andoh’s book. Their posts about [...]

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Another Versatile Summer Recipe

19Jul09

Tori nambon-zuke (chicken in spicy vinegar marinade) is another favorite of mine. This Portuguese-influenced recipe is very useful for your summer repertoire because it can be prepared ahead of time—in fact it will keep as long as five days in the refrigerator—and can be served hot or cold.

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Pan-fried Sesame Chicken

15Jul09

Once more I am calling attention to another Japanese recipe that I’ve made before, because it is a favorite meal of mine that deserves another look by my readers.
I recommend it because it is delicious and satisfying—a sort of comfort even for those not familiar with Japanese food. What is not to like about a marinade with toasted sesame seeds, scallions, garlic, soy sauce, honey, and black pepper?

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