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Japanify: Garlicky Gomadare (Sesame Sauce)
February 21, 2013
Step-by-step instructions on making Japanese sesame sauce, or gomadare. This sauce is ideal for shabu shabu, stirfrys, and as a dip for steamed vegetables.
MOTOism: Homemade Ponzu
February 5, 2013
When life gives you sour oranges, make ponzu sauce. Ponzu is such a versatile condiment...
The Forest Feast: Chili Oil
January 21, 2013
For a year in college I studied art in Italy’s culinary capital, Bologna. I lived...
MOTOism: Move Over Shio Koji, Here Comes Shio Yogurt
December 18, 2012
Trends in Japan changes as often as Taylor Swift changes boyfriends. It's like, wasn't she...
MOTOism: Farewell to Summer: Shiso Beautiful
October 2, 2012
This is my second write-up in a series about summer vegetables. Instead of enjoying them...
Japanify: Steak Sauce
September 27, 2012
Whenever I go see my 92 year-old grandma and have a conversation over tea, she...
Japanify: Hiyayakko with Myoga
September 13, 2012
My sister has a giant myoga plant that is thriving in a shady spot by...
MOTOism: Miracle Koji Marinades
July 31, 2012
After I posted salt koji recipe a couple of weeks ago, I found out koji...
ReCPY: Shio Koji
June 19, 2012
Shio koji, or 塩麹 (salted koji) is a going through a major boom in Japan...
ReCPY: Homemade Worcestershire Sauce
January 30, 2012
One of my favorite restaurants is Kajitsu, as I've written a couple of awesome reviews...
ReCPY: Yamahomo's Vanilla Extract
December 12, 2011
I made vanilla extract for holiday gifts, using vanilla beans that I bought on Valencia...
Japanify: Nametake (DIY Condiment Crack)
December 1, 2011
I usually make a vat of potato salad before I leave for a trip, leaving...