Japanese Minimal Recipes

Japanese Minimal Recipes · 30. May 2023

In summer, both motivation and appetite tend to wane. And since the weather is becoming warmer and warmer, it’s time to be prepared for a quick, energy-infused meal. This cold-style dish will stimulate your tongue, so even when you are reluctant to eat, the smooth, cool sensation will make you return, over and over, for “one more sip” (this is also why the Japanese prefer cold-style noodles, such as ramen and soba , in season). Easy cooking saves your guts for tomorrow! Super quick olive...

Japanese Minimal Recipes · 18. September 2020

When your soul needs something to heal your devastated guts, home cooking is much better than dishes from deli. In Japanese old proverb, it is said "You know courtesy and manners, once you are fulfilled with food and clothes" Then if you don’t feel like cooking but wanna drink accompanied with something tasty, just try this to boost your immunity for Coronavirus. (Serving 1) As usual, it’s so healthy and less calorie using Japanese wisdom. You need: 3oz fresh cooking spinach sliced...

Japanese Minimal Recipes · 17. June 2019

Dinner is over. Now you've started to regret "Why didn't I buy that cheesecake? It was on sale! I am dying for something sweet!!" But it's too late. You have showered and are now wearing your favorite pajamas... No worries! Here is a quick dessert recipe, which you can make as it only needs something that you always have in your kitchen. Just stir the ingredients with a tablespoon and put it into the toaster oven. Then it will be done while you're doing dishes or making coffee/tea. You have...

Japanese Minimal Recipes · 14. June 2019

However cool someone's outfit looks, he or she is not always a cool person. Same is the food. Often a classy muffin has higher calories than a greasy-looking donut. So, home cooking is always a safer option than take-out foods. Here is a one-minute recipe for your (lonely) weekend party at home. (Serving 1!) 1. Put a package (or 1/3-1/2 teaspoon) of Wasabi paste and 1/2 cube of crushed onion soup in 2 OZ sour cream. 2. Stir them very well and serve! This dish works well with any stick/cut...

Japanese Minimal Recipes · 13. June 2019

Are you a little over-weight? Yes?! Well, it's time for you to try microwaveable vegetarian Asian cooking! I know the secret of a Korean’s diet. As one of my former roommates, who was from Korea always complained: "Why Japanese restaurants are serving such small portions?!" Yes, Koreans eat a large amount. Yet, Koreans still stay slim, because of the detoxing effects in their super-hot dishes. Today, I am using Yuzu Hot Sauce. Yuzu is a Japanese flavorful citrus, which accelerates quick...

Japanese Minimal Recipes · 09. June 2019

Today, here is my Minimal Cooking with microwave series 2! Japanese people eat any kind of dishes daily, Western or Asian. Actually, maybe you think Ramen is a Japanese dish. But it's not. Ramen is originally from China, we then transformed it by our innovative soups/toppings! Thus, Japanese food is quite eclectic. Here is a good example of a Japanese recipe, which is similar to Pacific Rim. *** If only you have frozen cooked shrimp in your freezer, you will still have an ideal dinner with high...

Japanese Minimal Recipes · 22. May 2019

The recurring FAQ to me is "Why you Japanese can stay slim without workout?" I tried hard to analyze and the answer is "Non-oil Cooking". Just forget about "Fry" and "Deep Fry". Most of the popular Japanese dishes are either boiled, steamed or roasted without oil. Ramen, Sushi, Teriyaki, whatever. Now you know who is quite good at these kind of cooking. Yes, Microwave! Here is a typical example of my quick microwave cooking. Just like my music, it's simple and yet heart-warming. High in protein...

Japanese Minimal Recipes · 17. May 2019

Hello, weekend in NYC! Always fabulous to catch up with someone I love. Last night, I learned a lot of lessons from this sweet girl from Russia. Her way of dealing with her husband is a Bible to me. I should have been like her. But it's too late baby, now it's too late 🎶

Japanese Minimal Recipes · 27. April 2019

It's been almost one year since I came back to Japan. Still, l feel it's easier to write in English somehow haha. I have written some Japanese posts for this blog, as I thought I got used to Japanese, after l had written some Japanese articles elsewhere. But, l understood that's not true at all when I tried to write posts in both Japanese and English. At first, l wrote them in Japanese. Then I put the translations in between the paragraphs. That's when I realized I had been creating the idea in...