Chill the pork belly as this is the only way you can get neat-looking slices. Cut the pork belly into ½ inch slices and warm it up for about a minute or 2 in a saucepan. Quick Cucumber pickles . – Japanese cucumbers, sliced …

I particularly like this salad bento because of the cucumber ribbons. They are simple to make but, arranged the way they are they make make the whole bento look quite elegant, without a whole lot of effort. I think that the ribbons work particularly well … For more bento recipes , ideas and tips, subscribe to Just Bento via your newsreader or …

Before the meal at Natural Tofu Restaurant, you are served a number of small plates of food (banchan) with a bowl of rice. These are pickled cucumbers , similar to the Japanese style ones, but with more of a sesame flavor.

An evening Japanese cookery course learning the basics with Japanese food “sensai” Shirley Booth.

Contrary to popular belief, the word “sushi” doesn’t mean raw fish. It actually refers to the vinegared rice that can be paired with seafood in Japanese/Korean cuisine.

The best Japanese Cucumber Kyuri in Creamy Peanut Butter recipe ! How to make Japanese Cucumber Kyuri in Creamy Peanut Butter …

The arrival of a group of Japanese winemakers in London last month was the culmination of three years’ work aimed at convincing them, and latterly us, that there just might be a future for Japanese wine beyond their island nation. Sake, beer and even shochu we expect – but wine? Most of what has until now passed for wine in Japan has either been imported or grape

With these Japanese cucumbers I used rice vinegar (delicious for pickles!) and a lot of freshly cracked black pepper (which I love with cucumber pickles ). Some salt, some sugar, and a short nap in the fridge to chill, and they are ready …

HONOLULU — A popular Japanese fast-food franchise plans to expand to Hawaii. Crepe House Uni plans to open at the Pacific Beach Hotel in April.

MIRAMAR BEACH – Miramar Beach has been fortunate recently to see good casual restaurant options increase. Last month I reviewed Sushimoto, offering wonderful Japanese fare.

The recipe called for some cucumber pickles and I couldn’t find any English or Japanese cucumbers so I just used some Romaine lettuce I had. I served them on a corn tortilla. Rocketman was SHOCKED by the taste. …

Are delicious fish and a beautiful décor enough to lead Kazoku to success where others have failed? by Jimmy Boegle Our friend Beth, a sushi novice, is getting ready to head for Hawaii on a contract gig, and she wanted to give it a shot. We’d just had a nice lunch at the new Kazoku Sushi and Japanese Cuisine a couple of days before, and we thought it would be a fine place…

&$ &$BEIJING&$ &$ Grand Caf at Grand Hyatt Beijing launches a new buffet featuring the “street market” concept, besides the “normal” buffet. The street market offers mainly appetizers, accompanied by spices, preserved vegetables and condiments. The new buffet has such fresh and seasonal items such as country-style Japanese entrees, seafood, regional Chinese food and abundant Mediterranean …

I love the various little pickled vegetables that come with a Japanese Bento box. I also love having little side dishes and some variety at the table. I.

The yellowtail is one of the most highly regarded sushi fish and considered a luxury ingredient in Japanese cuisine. At its best during the winter, the light red and richly flavoured flesh can be enjo

I steamed a potato (peeled and diced), sliced some Japanese cucumber and with some vegetarian Tapioca cracker (or papadum) and use the peanut salad as dipping sauce. This is just one of the many ways to enjoy potato, if you like peanut …