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"Grilled chicken skewers popular in Japan. Chicken thigh meat, green onion, chicken liver, hearts, gizzards, chicken skin can be prepared this way. It tastes best cooked over charcoal. Mirin is a sweet Japanese sake (rice wine). Ordinary sake may be substituted for the mirin, with additional sugar. Translated from Shinkatei Hyakkajiten Vol. 1, Kodan-sha,..."

Ingredients: boneless chicken thighs, green onions...

"One of my favorite annual treats from my CSA is Edamame, a fresh soybean that is a popular snack in Japan. Did you know that soybeans actually enrich the soil they are grown in? They enrich the body that eats them, too! :)"

Ingredients: edamame, salt...

"Like Nori rolls but triangular."

Ingredients: nori, umeboshi, salt...

"Simple recipe. You only need a microwave. Very versatile with dough and fillings. Not too sweet either. Here's a small batch which can be multiplied, but if you make more, experiment with the microwave times."

Ingredients: mochiko sweet rice flour, katakuriko...

"This is very popular in Japan, and very popular with my children. It's also a favorite dish in the restaurant where I work. The Japanese are quite happy to eat this at room temperature too. Prep time includes marinating time."

Ingredients: cornstarch, sake, soy sauce...

"Edamame is more commonly known as a soybean, harvested at the peak of ripening right before it reaches the "hardening" time. Edamame means "Beans on Branches" . A good source of protein.
Enjoy as a snack squeezed directly from the well seasoned pods into the mouth with the fingers. Hence finger licking good!"

Ingredients: fresh ginger, garlic...

"This is a really easy and popular recipe in our house. I wish I could show you the "accordian pleats" but if your not sure, a fork's tines around the edge would do! Chicken or ham will work in this too."

Ingredients: pepper, cabbage leaves...

"Tamago is Japanese for "egg". Tamago yaki is sushi using an egg, like a sushi omelette. I really love it for it's sweet taste and light texture. You need a tamago pan to make this recipe. Any type of stock can be used in place of the dashi for a less fishy taste. Sounds complicated, but after a bit of practice, it gets much easier."

Ingredients: eggs, dashi stock, mirin...

"This dish could either be served as an appetiser (finger food) or as a main meal. It requests for shoyu (Japanese soy sauce) but you can use any soy sauce. I also used rice wine vinegar instead of sake as the kids were going to eat some as well. Preparation time includes one hour marinating. The recipe comes from a Reader's Digest - Summer BBQ..."

Ingredients: clear honey, dry sherry...

"I love Japanese food, I don't make this recipe to often as I try to stay
away from deep frying. It comes
from a book called 'Taste of Japan' by Masaki Ko."

Ingredients: cornflour, dry white wine...

"A friend makes these and they are delicious!! Wonderful appetizer from Company's Coming, Cooking for Diabetics. Chill time is cook time. Diabetic choices: 1/2 starch = 1 - 1 1/2 square"

Ingredients: small capers, nori, cucumbers...

"Onigiri! A staple in the Japanese boxed lunch (bento), it adds character to otherwise plain rice. Makes it easier to eat when taking your lunch with you. Also great with Ramen noodles! Use your imagination on onigiri, there is no end to the variety available. A great way to get rid of left over rice from a previous meal. Practice this one, it may take..."

Ingredients: nori, umeboshi, canned tuna...

"Korokke is Japanese fried mashed potato with vegetables and meat. My mom made these all the time when I was a kid. Its is a great portable snack that reheats well."

Ingredients: pepper, eggs, panko...

"This is an awesomely easy gourmet flavor dessert."

Ingredients: chocolate syrup, caramel sauce...