Steamed Ginger-Flavored Fish

08Jul09

I made this dish while my daughter was visiting—the original recipe called for steaming a whole fish, but this time I used fillets as suggested by one of my commenting friends. My daughter had a craving for fish, especially flavored with ginger, so this recipe was perfect.

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Tags: ginger

Braised Pork and Chinese Cabbage

02Feb09

.This rich dish, with pork loin, bacon, and chicken stock, is a Japanese casserole made on top of the stove. It’s especially appropriate for winter when you want warm and comforting food. Garlic and ginger complement the flavor of the cabbage which becomes sweet and juicy, while the fat from the bacon melts slowly and makes the broth silky smooth. For all its flavor and wonderful tenderness, this recipe is very easy to make.

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Tags: chinese cabbage, garlic, ginger, Japanese Cooking

Ginger-Flavored Pan-Fried Pork: a variation

18Nov08

Buta no Shogayaki is ginger-flavored pan-fried pork: thinly sliced pork loin, green onions and bean sprouts with ginger and soy sauce. This time I added 2 cloves of minced garlic and 1 teaspoon of toban jiang (Japanese chile bean sauce) to the marinade, and a little sugar to the the water to deglaze the pan.

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Tags: ginger, Japanese Cooking, pan-fried

Chicken and Vegetable Miso Soup

12Jul08

This is a very nice soup to have for lunch in winter or summer. While it’s a hot and warming soup, it cooks quickly and is easy to prepare. It’s gingery and flavorful. One caveat: this is one soup that does not taste better the second day!

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Tags: ginger, Japanese Recipes

Gingery Japanese Pork

30Jun08

Japanese food as a sandwich filling? This recipe will surprise you!

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Tags: cooking tips, ginger, Japanese Recipes, peppers