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Casa de Kei: Beer-Boiled Shrimp, Asian Style
March 13, 2013
INGREDIENTS 1.5 pounds large shrimp, head and shell left on, rinsed well (I used Ridgeback...
Kuishinbo: Oba-chan's Shochu Kumquats
March 12, 2013
When we were little we used to watch my oba-chan (grandmother) make this seasonal treat...
The Forest Feast: Beet, Onion + Eggplant Stack
March 11, 2013
This is a fun way to present roasted vegetables and it’s super easy! Just try...
MOTOism: Homemade Dried Shiitake
March 5, 2013
Dried mushrooms are fashionable. They are packed with umami, and don't contain any artificial crap....
Japanify: Amazake (Sweet Sake)
February 28, 2013
A step-by-step recipe to making your own amazake, sweet sake, at home.
The Forest Feast: Hamentashen for Purim
February 25, 2013
Jonathan’s brother and his wife Arielle came to visit last weekend from New York. The...
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.
Casa de Kei: Gyū-Don (Beef Bowl)
February 20, 2013
Gyū-don w/ tokyo negi, chive points, tofu and shichimi  RECIPE Serves 2  1/2 lb thinly...
MOTOism: Ghetto Gourmet: Ramen della Carbonara
February 19, 2013
Ramen culture has finally reached America. In New York, when it rains, it rains cats...
The Forest Feast: Collards with Capers + Burrata
February 18, 2013
I have been getting a lot of collard greens in my CSA lately. I love...
Ask Sushi Kuni: Awabi (Abalone)
February 14, 2013
Awabi (abalone) is a luxurious clam. When it is eaten raw, it tastes faintly like...
Casa de Kei: Uni + Tobiko Pasta
February 6, 2013
Ladies and gentlemen, meet Keisuke aka Kid Skwid, my beloved brother. He has recently been...