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Japanify: Twice-Cooked Saba (Mackerel)
June 23, 2011
Frying has always been something I was afraid of. I remember my grandma frying whole...
ReCPY: Fishcake Frenzy (Kamaboko + Chikuwa)
June 21, 2011
Fishcakes, such as the Homo Sausage, chikuwa and kamaboko, are some of my favorite foods....
Japanify: Wakasagi Smelt in Nanban Sauce
June 2, 2011
Smelt. Fried, they are a great accompaniment to a pint of beer. Grilled and served...
Japanify: Soft-Shelled Sacrifice
May 26, 2011
I admire killers. I admire butchers, mongers, soldiers and... Dexter. I admire them for the...
ReCPY: Sous-Vide Pork at Home
May 3, 2011
I am hosting a rather important dinner party with lots of opinionated eaters this weekend,...
Japanify: Ikura Shoyu Zuke (Marinated Salmon Roe)
March 3, 2011
Step-by-step instructions on how to make the Japanese shoyu marinade for ikura (salmon roe).
Japanify: Japanese Eggplant and Chicken Simmered in Miso
January 6, 2011
When I crave comfort food, this is my go-to dish. It's quick, easy and cheap....
Japanify: Mentaiko Mayo Pasta with Shimeji Mushrooms
November 4, 2010
Hi everyone, Kayoko here, filling in for Yoko's column today. Yoko has set the bar...
Japanify: Ankimo (Monkfish Liver)
October 28, 2010
Ankimo, or monkfish liver, when steamed, is considered a delicacy in Japan. The creamy texture...
Japanify: How to Shuck a Raw Oyster
September 23, 2010
One of my favorite spots since moving back to the San Francisco Bay Area is...
Japanify: Sashimi (Raw Fish)
September 17, 2010
Cutting a block of raw fish was intimidating for the longest time for me. I...
Japanify: Onigiri (Rice Balls)
September 9, 2010
My mom used to pack rice balls for me as an elementary school kid for...