Dishes

Simmered Pork, Shiitake Mushrooms, and Onions: The Shiitake Soaked Up the Flavor Nicely

Today, I tried simmering 1kg of pork, shiitake mushrooms, and onions in a sweet and savory sauce made with soy sauce and sugar. The shiitake mushrooms held their shape, but the onions melted away. It seems that if you stir them after simmering for almost an hour, the onions dissolve. However, the shiitake mushrooms soaked up the flavor wonderfully and were delicious. Simmered Pork, Shiitake Mushrooms, and Onions […]

2025.09.25

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Pork, Onion, and Japanese Mustard Spinach Savory Cake with Cheese

Today, I tried making a savory cake with pork, onion, and Japanese mustard spinach (komatsuna). The finished product had a nice saltiness from the ingredients and a slightly sweet flavor from the dough. The cheese added a savory aroma, creating a well-balanced taste overall. The texture was moist. Pork, Onion, and Japanese Mustard Spinach Savory Cake Recipe (Ingredients) […]

2025.09.25

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Simmered Pork and Onion. Rich Sweet and Savory Flavor, with a Subtle Ginger Presence.

Today, I tried simmering 1kg of pork and onions in a sweet and savory sauce made with soy sauce, sugar, and ginger. The result was a delicious, sweet and savory dish. The ginger flavor wasn't very prominent; you only got a hint of its refreshing taste when you bit into a piece of it. […]

2025.09.25

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Carrot, onion, komatsuna, and pork savory cake.

Today, I tried making a savory cake with carrots, onions, komatsuna, and pork. The finished product had a somewhat Japanese flavor, perhaps due to the generous amount of soy sauce, and it was quite salty. It was a taste that made you want more rice. There was a lot of meat, making it very satisfying. The texture […]

2025.09.25

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Savory cake with potatoes, carrots, broccoli, and pork.

Today, I tried making a savory cake with potatoes, carrots, broccoli, and pork. The finished product had a good salty flavor that would go well with rice. It was the least moist cake I've made so far, with a texture similar to a deli-style bread. Ja […]

2025.09.25

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Savory cake with potatoes, carrots, onions, bell peppers, and wiener sausages.

Today, I tried making a savory cake with potatoes, carrots, onions, bell peppers, and sausages. The finished product has a light seasoning, which might be just right for eating on its own. It's not too moist and has a satisfying texture, so it's quite filling. […]

2025.09.25

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Addictive cucumber with shio kombu. It had a spicy kick that made me want to eat more rice (like pickles).

Today, I made addictive cucumber using salted kelp. The finished product had a spiciness that made me want to eat more rice (like pickles). The umami of the kelp came out, and it was delicious. Addictive Cucumber Recipe (Ingredients) # Ingredients Grams (g) Calories […]

2025.09.25

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Chinese-style addictive cucumber. Strong Weipa flavor.

Today, I tried making addictive Chinese-style cucumbers (using Weipa) with the added goal of dieting. The finished dish was quite salty, with a strong Weipa flavor. The spiciness from the chili peppers was also good, making it a dish that really makes you want to eat more rice […]

2025.09.25

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A savory cake with onion, carrot, and pork. Made with sesame oil and shiro-dashi, it has a flavor that could be described as either Japanese or Chinese-inspired.

Today, I made a savory cake with onions, carrots, and pork. I seasoned it with sesame oil and shirodashi (white dashi). The finished product had a strong aroma of sesame oil and shirodashi, and it was salty enough to make you want to eat more rice. The dough around the pork was like a nikuman (steamed pork bun) […]

2025.09.25

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Savory cake with onion, potato, carrot, pork, and tofu. It has a dense and heavy texture.

Today, I made a savory cake with onions, potatoes, carrots, pork, and tofu. By using twice as much flour as tofu, I was able to prevent the dough from becoming too soft. I also reduced the amount of salt, so the seasoning was perfect. The texture was dense […]

2025.09.25

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