Exotic Japanese Recipes
An Illustrated Cookbook of Unique Asian Dish Ideas!
BY: Allie Allen
Copyright 2020 Allie Allen
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Why is Japanese food so popular?
Can you make dishes at home that are faithful to the originals?
Japanese cuisine has been celebrated around the world for a long time, and there is a good reason for its popularity. They have regional recipes that make up the menu in various parts of this island nation. Indeed, seasonal ingredients also play an important role in what meals can be made at what times of year. Of course, with food preservation techniques, you can get many dishes year-round.
The diverse and complex Japanese culinary culture is possible partly because of the countrys geography. They enjoy delicious edibles from the land and sea alike. Vegetables and seafood are used a great deal, in addition to various fermented foods, including pickles. Japanese recipes are not only delicious they are also often high in nutritional value and lower in fat than the dishes in many other countries.
In this cookbook, Ill show you how to create traditional dishes that are among the more popular in Japan itself. If youve had authentic Japanese food before, you may already have some additional ingredients in mind that will make these dishes special.
Once youve made a few dishes, dont be afraid to begin introducing some seasonings that are authentic but perhaps not used in a recipe as it stands. Youll enjoy the compliments from family and guests when they try a dish youve made uniquely your own.
1 Miso Gratin Eggplant
Gratin dishes are quite popular when youre making Japanese dishes. Mixing a bit of miso paste eliminates the need for extra salt. This dish has tender, moist vegetables that make the dish so enjoyable.
Makes 2 Servings
Cooking + Prep Time: 50 minutes
Ingredients:
2 eggplants, small
1 lb. of squash, kabocha or acorn
1 tbsp. of oil, vegetable
2 tbsp. of paste, miso
2 tbsp. of soy sauce, reduced sodium
2 tbsp. of sake, dry
1 tbsp. of mirin
1 tbsp. of sugar, granulated
2 tbsp. of cream, heavy
1 yolk from large egg
1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese shreds
Optional: parsley, shredded
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 400F.
2. Slice the eggplants in halves. Score inside into small squares with a knife.
3. Slice the squash in half and scoop seeds out. Peel off skin. Chop in small cubes.
4. Add oil to pan on high heat. Place eggplant with the skin side facing down in pan.
5. Cook for three to four minutes till eggplant skin has browned.
6. Turn eggplant halves over. Add squash pieces. Cook for three or four minutes more, till eggplant becomes tender.
7. Transfer the eggplant to plate. Slice in small pieces. Cook the squash for three or four minutes more, till tender.
8. Mix miso paste and egg yolk in bowl till you have a smooth mixture. Add the cream, mirin, soy sauce, sake and granulated sugar. Then mix till sugar dissolves.
9. Divide the eggplant and squash pieces into two small ramekins. Pour an equal amount of the miso sauce in each. Top them using cheese shreds.
10. Place the ramekins in pan that is 1 & 1/2 or deeper. Add an inch filtered water to pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes till done. Top with parsley and serve.
2 Japanese Simmered Beef & Rice
This is a take-off on a popular fast food dish in Japan. Its so easy it Makes a great weeknight dinner, with its slivered onions and shaved beef.
Makes 2 Servings
Cooking + Prep Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients:
1 slivered onion, small
1/2 cup of Hondashi soup stock
1/4 cup of sake, dry
2 tbsp. of soy sauce, reduced sodium
1 tbsp. of sugar, granulated + extra if desired
1/2 lb. of chuck steak or beef ribeye, shaved thinly
1 tsp. of grated ginger, fresh
Salt, sea, as desired
For serving
Optional: 2 eggs, poached
Instructions:
1. Combine the soy sauce, sake, dashi, onion and granulated sugar in medium pan. Bring to simmer on med. heat. Stir occasionally while cooking till the onions soften, five minutes or so.
2. Add the beef. Stir while cooking till beef has cooked fully through and the liquid has been reduced to intense-flavored broth, another five minutes or so. Add ginger and stir. Simmer for another minute. Season as desired.
3. Divide the rice in two or three bowls. Top with the beef/sauce mixture and garnish bowls with one poached egg each (if using), scallion slices, togarashi and beni-shoga. Serve promptly.
3 Ja Ja Men (Pork Ramen)