Genuine Japanese Dishes

Traditional Japanese dishes usually have pork, seafood or tofu as one of the ingredients. Fresh seafood is used in preparing Japanese dishes. The seafood can be cooked or raw.
Japanese food can be prepared in many different ways and includes yakimono, or grilled food and nimono, or simmered food. Ramen, udon and soba noodles as well as rice, are important in Japanese cuisine.
Jappajiru
Jappajiru is a Japanese stew. The ingredients are turnips, carrots and cod.
Kaiyakimiso
Kaiyakimiso consists of scallops, and eggs seasoned in miso.
Soup Yakisoba
Soup yakisoba consists of pan fried noodles in soup.
Nokke-don
Nokke-don consists of a bowl of rice, topped with different kinds of seafood, such as sashimi and salmon roe.
Tororo Soba
Soba noodles are noodles made of buckwheat. Tororo Soba consists of buckwheat noodles cooked with grated yam.
Yokan
Yokan is bean paste jelly and is available at many shops in Japan which specialize in sweets.
Oyaki
Oyaki is a delicious bun stuffed with a variety of vegetables. Oyaki is served wrapped in a dough wrapper.
Negisoba
Negisoba is a dish of buckwheat noodles. Although Japanese food is usually eaten with chopsticks, negisoba is eaten with a leek, known as negi in Japanese.
Sake to Kinoko no Hoiru-Yaki
Sake to Kinoko no hoiru-Yaki is salmon, cooked with mushrooms and other vegetables in foil. The salmon is placed in the center of a square of greased foil and covered with the mushrooms and carrots. The package is sealed and steamed.

Hakozen soba-via Wikimedia, CCA 2.0 by Yusuke Kawasaki

Sauce Katsu-don
Sauce Katsu-don is a pork dish, consisting of a fried pork cutlet served with rice.
Towada Bara-yaki
Towada Bara-yaki is a beef dish. Beef ribs are cooked with onions and sweet soy sauce to make Towada Bara-yaki.
Yuba
Boiled soybean milk is used to make yuba, so it is related to tofu. Thin layers of the skin of the boiled milk are used to make yuba. Several traditional Japanese dishes include yuba.
Mugitoro
Mugitoro is a mixture of boiled rice and barley. The boiled grains are topped with grated yam.
Sanzoku-yaki
Sanzoku-yaki is a chicken dish. To make sanzoku-yaki, chicken is marinated in garlic sauce, then coated with starch and deep fried.

Using Buttermilk Pancake Mix Without Eggs - Substitutes for People with Allergies

Buttermilk pancake mix makes it easy to cook this dish for breakfast. It is also easy to have one as a snack in the night while you are studying or doing other work. When using pancake mix, consumers often add fruit and other ingredients to suit their taste.


Sometimes men and women want to make this type of pancake without using eggs. This may be because they don’t like eggs, run out of eggs, are vegan or are allergic to eggs. Both adults and children can have egg allergies.

Pancakes-via Wikimedia, CCA 2.0

There are cases where individuals don’t immediately realize that they are having a bad reaction to the proteins in this food. They may attribute the symptoms of an egg allergy, such as coughing or nasal inflammation, to something else.

There are several different brands of pancake mix which are popular. These are used for making buttermilk pancakes, waffles and regular pancakes. They include:
1. Robby’s
2. Bob’s Red Mill Organic 7 Grain
3. Golden Malted
4. Stonewall Kitchen Farmhouse
5. Kodiak Cakes
6. Krusteaz
7. Arrowhead Mills
8. Fiber One

These already contain dry ingredients such as wheat flour, milk, cornmeal, malt, sugar and salt. In some cases, you add eggs, butter and water to the pancake mix. However some already come with egg whites and buttermilk powder added and you just need to add water.

If you don’t want to use eggs, using a teaspoon of baking powder and a teaspoon of baking soda for every 2 cups of flour will help your pancakes to be light. You can also use baking powder and mashed bananas as an egg substitute in buttermilk pancake mix.

The best bananas to use for this purpose are those that have started to develop brown flecks. Those are sweet. Using baking powder will make your pancakes soft and fluffy. You won’t really miss the eggs, especially if you decide to add sweet, soft, ripe bananas.

Disclaimer: I am not endorsing any of the brands above. I was not paid or sponsored to mention any of these products.

Help Kill Cancer Cells Naturally with Saffron and Black Cumin

Saffron and black cumin are found in kitchens around the world. These two spices are known as effective cancer fighting agents. If you do not currently use them in your home, that is one good reason to start doing so.

Saffron has been shown to prevent the formation of cancer tumors in mice. Like carrots, saffron is rich in carotenoids. Carotneoids are able to reduce your risk of developing cancer by destroying cancerous cells.
As a general rule, five servings of fruit and vegetables are recommended daily as part of diet to help prevent cancer.

Fruit and vegetables are rich sources of antioxidants which help to keep the body healthy. As time passes, more and more studies have shown that fruit and vegetables have a vital role to play in destroying cancerous cells throughout the body.

Eating carrots and using spices such as saffron gives your body the nutrients it needs to prevent malignant tumors from taking root. However too much of any one fruit or vegetable is not good. Similarly, most spices should not be used in excess since they can have a detrimental effect on the body.

Nigella sativa (Black Cumin)-via Wikimedia, GNU Free Documentation License

Always vary the type of fruit and vegetables you eat so that your body does not accumulate any of the substances that may be found in any particular one. Over time, you should eat different fruits and vegetables and change around the spices you use as well. Variety really is the spice of life.

Black cumin has a different taste from saffron. It is also an effective cancer fighting spice. This agent contains substances that, like saffron, slow down the growth of cancerous tumors in mice. It is easy to add both of these spices to your diet. They will complement the spices you already use which also have a beneficial effect.

Use saffron, black cumin and other cancer fighting foods in conjunction with foods that are known to boost the immune system. Vitamin C strengthens the immune system and prevents carcinogens from being made inside the body. It goes to all areas of the body and destroys substances that contribute to the formation of cancer tumors. Vitamin C is found in fruits such as oranges, malunggay and cherries.
Source: Anticancer Activities of Nigella Sativa

I previously published this article on FullofKnowledge.com

Jamaican Jerk Seasoning- How to Use It in Jamaican Cooking

Jamaican jerk seasoning is popular around the world for the distinct flavor that it gives to food. Jamaicans have enjoyed this unique taste for decades. Over time, the ingredients that were used by these chefs in grilling food were combined and made available to all interested persons.

Nowadays, you can reproduce the grilled taste right in your own kitchen with Jamaican jerk seasoning without traveling to Jamaica. Add some onions, pimento and other spices to the seasoning to suit your tastes. Of course, the men and women who prepare jerk chicken, pork and fish at locations all around the island all have their own secret ingredient that makes their grilled offerings taste even better. There’s nothing like having a freshly prepared meal at Boston, Portland or spending some time at Scotchie’s, whether you are a tourist visiting from another country or live in Jamaica.

Both of these locations are famous for their jerk and for the atmosphere, where you can relax and also enjoy some Red Stripe Beer or another favorite brew with your meal. If you ever visit Jamaica, you should stop by these two places and enjoy what they have to offer. Scotchie’s in Montego Bay cooks jerk pork and chicken using the traditional method. The meat is seasoned and cooked slowly over pimento wood on an open barbeque.

Boston Bay in Jamaica is known worldwide as the birthplace of jerk. It is located in Portland and every year, a food festival that is centered around jerk food is held in that parish. If you fly over to Jamaica during that time you can enjoy the natural beauty of Portland and sample almost every kind of jerk food that there is on the planet. There are literally hundreds of food stalls and of course, in the home of reggae music, there’s going to be a lot of music.

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Using jerk seasoning in your kitchen to prepare grilled meats is not hard. Of course, some persons are vegetarian or vegan and will not eat pork, chicken or seafood but that doesn’t mean you cannot enjoy the flavor. Jerked tofu is popular among vegetarians in Jamaica. You can also jerk a number of other food products that are not derived from animals. The list includes:

• Jerk corn
• Jerk yam
• Jerk cassava
• Jerked banana

I have a recipe for Jamaican jerk fish here. The procedure is the same for corn and tofu. Always allow the food to marinate in the seasonings for at least an hour. I prefer Walker’s Wood Jerk Seasoning. It is rich and smells great. There are dry seasonings available as well that you can try but I think this brand is the best. Use it sparingly the first time. It can be quite hot and if you are not used to the flavor of scotch bonnet peppers your eyes will water.

Walkerswood- Real Spicy Jamaican Jerk Seasoning 

Health Benefits of Ginger Tofu with Green Beans and Broccoli

The health benefits of ginger tofu with green beans and broccoli are not the main factors which cause people to try this dish. Rather, people are influenced by the mouth watering flavors that are combined in the meal. Many vegans and vegetarians have this Asian inspired combination on occasion.

Tofu is a good source of protein for people who do not eat meat. It also helps to reduce bad cholesterol. Green beans are antioxidants and help to strengthen the heart. Broccoli is an anti-inflammatory and is rich in potassium, which improves brain function. Ginger is also a powerful anti-inflammatory and is good for relieving chronic pain.

One of the benefits of cooking this is the speed with which it can be prepared. It takes less than fifteen minutes to peel the ginger, dice the organic block tofu and remove the stems from the green beans and chop the broccoli. if you are only preparing enough for one or two people, you can do all of that in just four or five minutes.

You should cook the tofu until it is golden brown, turning it to ensure that it is crisp on at least two sides before removing it from the pot. Sauté the green beans or broccoli with ginger and other spices, such as scallions and Jamaican scotch bonnet pepper. Add a little water to the pot and allow the vegetables to cook for a few minutes, and then add the cooked tofu.

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Healthy Slow Cooker recipe book- Cooking a Whole Chicken in a Crock Pot with Gooseberry Patch

Many consumers today would like access to a healthy slow cooker recipe book. This would serve as a useful guide for preparing pork, turkey, beef and more in a crock pot. If you want to learn about cooking a whole chicken in a crock pot, the book 101 Slow-Cooker Recipes will help you to do that.

Crock pot cooking- Image via Wikimedia

The guide is produced by Gooseberry Patch and each recipe is accompanied by a photo. You will see recipes for meat based dishes such as Chipotle shredded beef. There are also instructions for preparing bread pudding, chowder and lasagna in a crock pot. If you have not prepared Tex-Mex chili dogs using this method before, you will learn how from this book.

101 Slow Cooker Recipes (On Amazon)- Delicious, Affordable Ingredients

There is a drawback to using 101 Slow-Cooker Recipes. If you are fond of using fresh seasonings, you will not use the recipes often because they rely on a lot of packaged seasonings. You will have to make the appropriate fresh substitutions for the powdered spices. Apart from that, you should find the book interesting and useful. This healthy slow cooker recipe book is available on kindle so you can check your ingredients while you are shopping for groceries.