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"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...

"I never could cook short-grain East Asian-style rice until I learned this method from Japanese cookbooks. I knew what I was after: the rice should stick together enough that mouthfuls can easily be picked up with chopsticks, but not be at all sticky or gummy. Each grain should be white and smooth, almost pearl-like, and should taste subtly not just..."

Ingredients: short-grain rice, water...

"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 soft, aromatic, flavored, jasmine tea with lots of lemons.
Made in your 10 cup coffee maker for ease.
If use loose jasmine green tea use 6 teaspoons."

Ingredients: fresh edible flowers, fresh lemon rind...

"This Japanese soup is simple, delicious, and low-calorie! It tastes just like the homemade miso soup at my favorite Japanese restaurant. This recipe can easily be doubled, halved, or made to any other size."

Ingredients: nori, low-fat tofu, miso...

"We love wasabi! I found this almost fat-free dressing at http://japanesefood.about.com."

Ingredients: wasabi paste, rice wine vinegar...

"I have seen the huge differences of opinion over okra on 'Zaar, so I just had to try this (my first ever okra) when it was offered to me in Japan. I'm now an okra convert, but maybe it was the simple and delicious way it was served to me!"

Ingredients: ginger, soy sauce, okra...

"I love tofu...I like how it picks up the flavor of whatever sauce it's coated with. I especially liked this recipe where the tofu is browned a bit before having the sauce poured on top. This can be served warm or at room temperature. It would be a good addition to a bento box (Japanese boxed lunch). I found this gem in the Chicago Tribune,..."

Ingredients: cornstarch, firm tofu...

"I like to make vegetarian sushi rolls at home and have worked on perfecting a brown rice version. I came across a recipe online that added quinoa to the mix and I love it! Adds that extra bit of protein to make this a well rounded light meal, snack or appy. I've changed that original recipe a bit and have streamlined the cooking process (less..."

Ingredients: nori, cucumbers, wasabi...

"This may be served as a side dish or as a main dish when put over rice, pasta, or some other grain. Adapted from an Eden Organic Foods recipe."

Ingredients: cornstarch, green beans...

"A Mr Falafel recipe from the alt.food.vegan newsgroup."

Ingredients: nori, oil, salt...

"I love my soya beans! I can only get the frozen type which are ready shelled. This makes them a great little side dish and if served cold go great with a cold beer."

Ingredients: soybeans, fine sea salt...

"Tomoko who lives with us rang her mother in Japan for this recipe. it's so simple, but it really is yummy. Don't over cook your broccoli-it's got to be bright green and crisp."

Ingredients: mustard, soy sauce, broccoli...