Posts Tagged: crab
Crabby Eggs and Ham
The first time I made this Japanese crab meat omelette, Mr. Tess said it tasted just like egg foo young! Wikipedia notes that creative Chinese cooks in the U.S. invented egg foo young in the 1930′s. (see this note.) Eggs are beaten together with minced ham, crab, or chicken, then fried and served with a chicken stock-soy sauce gravy thickened with cornstarch. Since the 1950′s kanitama-don is a popular dish in Chinese restaurants in Japan. It’s a fine example of a well-traveled yoshoku (multi-cultural!) recipe: a recipe sort-of-from China, to the U.S. and then to Japan.
Crabby Eggs and Ham
The first time I made this Japanese crab meat omelette, Mr. Tess said it tasted just like egg foo young! Wikipedia notes that creative Chinese cooks in the U.S. invented egg foo young in the 1930′s. (see this note.) Eggs are beaten together with minced ham, crab, or chicken, then fried and served with a chicken stock-soy sauce gravy thickened with cornstarch. Since the 1950′s kanitama-don is a popular dish in Chinese restaurants in Japan. It’s a fine example of a well-traveled yoshoku (multi-cultural!) recipe: a recipe sort-of-from China, to the U.S. and then to Japan.
Corn Cream with Crab
Corn cream is comfort food in Japan, bringing memories of mom and happy meals at home. Mr. Tess was out of town when I made this soup last summer, so this was his first taste of the Japanese childhood treat. This version is a little bit grown-up because I used real crab rather than chicken or surimi. Something satisfying, sophisticated, and simple for lunch, dinner, or even guests.
Corn Cream with Crab
Corn cream is comfort food in Japan, bringing memories of mom and happy meals at home. Mr. Tess was out of town when I made this soup last summer, so this was his first taste of the Japanese childhood treat. This version is a little bit grown-up because I used real crab rather than chicken or surimi. Something satisfying, sophisticated, and simple for lunch, dinner, or even guests.
Crab Sushi
I wanted to use the container of crab in my fridge before the start of Passover. What would be simpler than to make sushi? Nice crab, some chopped fresh dill, and vinegared rice!
Crab Sushi
I wanted to use the container of crab in my fridge before the start of Passover. What would be simpler than to make sushi? Nice crab, some chopped fresh dill, and vinegared rice!
Jagaimo Manju: Stuffed Potato Buns
This dumpling, sort of like a Japanese pierogi, is made with potato dough enclosing a filling of crab or shrimp. You can make it with pumpkin dough, and use fish, beef, pork or chicken too.
Jagaimo Manju: Stuffed Potato Buns
This dumpling, sort of like a Japanese pierogi, is made with potato dough enclosing a filling of crab or shrimp. You can make it with pumpkin dough, and use fish, beef, pork or chicken too.
Kurimu Korokke: Creamy Croquettes
French influence is evident in these deep-fried dumplings, from the name (croquettes) to the béchamel sauce they are made of. Imagine how delicate and delicious fried white sauce is.
Kurimu Korokke: Creamy Croquettes
French influence is evident in these deep-fried dumplings, from the name (croquettes) to the béchamel sauce they are made of. Imagine how delicate and delicious fried white sauce is.
Inside-Out Maki
Inspired by my visit to Sushi Nara, I have finally ventured into making my own sushi. I used real crab, and though some of my first rolls did not look so beautiful, it was delicious!
Inside-Out Maki
Inspired by my visit to Sushi Nara, I have finally ventured into making my own sushi. I used real crab, and though some of my first rolls did not look so beautiful, it was delicious!
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