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MOTOism: Matcha Sesame Tofu Two Ways
June 22, 2016
A step-by-step recipe to make Matcha Sesame Tofu, which can be eaten as a sweet dessert or savory side dish, when topped with shoyu and wasabi.
MOTOism: Karashi Mentaiko Extreme (Spicy Cured Cod Roe)
March 7, 2016
A step-by-step recipe for making Karashi mentaiko at home.
MOTOism: Italian Shumai
June 11, 2015
(Disclaimer: I did NOT see any of the shadows when I was taking these photos....
MOTOism: Natto Brie Dip
May 11, 2015
I've made quite a few dishes using natto (fermented soy beans) in the past years --...
MOTOism: Sake Ice Cream
April 20, 2015
A recipe for a light, refreshing ice cream using Sakekasu (sake lees). Since the alcohol evaporates in the cooking process, kids can eat it too.
MOTOism: Baking with Sake
April 9, 2015
A step-by-step recipe for a super moist sake-flavored pound cake, and a thorough explanation about cooking and baking with sake.
MOTOism: Homemade Mustard
May 14, 2014
Homemade mustard is the best, both for cost and taste. Plus, it is almost impossible to fail. Try this step-by-step customizable recipe for making mustard.
MOTOism: Homemade Miso
March 12, 2014
Making miso is actually very easy. All you need are soybeans, salt, and koji. Here is a step-by-step guide to making miso at home.
MOTOism: Living on Deadlines
December 17, 2013
Apologies for my long absence, my life has been a bit chaotic. As you know,...
MOTO x Japanify Mashup: Kombu-Cured Enoki Mushrooms
September 20, 2013
Last month, MOTO made a surprise appearance for our one-year anniversary party. With not one...
MOTOism: Ramen Burger
September 13, 2013
When it comes to waiting for food, New York is turning into Japan. The Cronut...
MOTOism: A Glimpse Into My Cooking Class
August 12, 2013
Just about a year ago, I left my day job to become an entrepreneur. Similar...