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Carrot Shochu Pickles
July 16, 2013
By Steven Sharafian I spend a fair amount of time making tsukemono (pickles). I focus...
Lazyass Cookin': Dashinomoto (MSG Soba Tsuyu)
June 10, 2013
In seven years of Umami Mart, there has not been a single post about dashinomoto!...
Casa de Kei: Mame Gohan (Beans + Rice)
May 21, 2013
Mame gohan (beans and rice) with English sweet peas, organic radish, negi (green onions) and katsuo...
Kayo's Kitchen: Harusame Salad for Summer Potlucks
May 17, 2013
I have a confession to make: I am not a fan of potlucks. I've always...
Japanify: Lotus Root Kinpira
May 2, 2013
I am a huge fan of spice, and finding a dish that I can make...
Japanify: Mizuna Crunch Salad
April 4, 2013
Spring is here and my local market is starting show signs of different colors of...
Casa de Kei: Spring Pea Salad
April 3, 2013
Lightly sautéed green salad with upland cress, sweet english peas, pea tendrils, ginger, purple artichokes,...
MOTOism: Homemade Dried Shiitake
March 5, 2013
Dried mushrooms are fashionable. They are packed with umami, and don't contain any artificial crap....
The Forest Feast: Shaved Brussels Slaw
December 17, 2012
Raw brussels sprouts have never tasted so good! If you want to make a lot...
Japanify: Winter Root Nimono
December 6, 2012
For some, winter may mean honey-baked hams and Santa Claus. But at my house, it...
The Forest Feast: Cauliflower Gratin
November 26, 2012
Using cauliflower instead of potatoes in a gratin is a little lighter and just as...
The Forest Feast: Caper Crostini
November 19, 2012
Crostini are great for entertaining, and this caper/shallot mixture can be made ahead of time....