Autumn is the harvest in Japan, celebrating mushrooms, chestnuts and freshly caught fish — hearty, fragrant and earthy, to match the crisp weather.
Autumn is the harvest in Japan, celebrating mushrooms, chestnuts and freshly caught fish — hearty, fragrant and earthy, to match the crisp weather.
This Japanese roasted kabocha squash is one of our favorite winter squash recipes. It’s creamy, sweet and slightly savory, honestly the perfect match for a wide variety of occasions! In the past, we’ve made roasted kabocha which is just as delicious in salads, in cereal bowls or just as a healthy snack (dipped in tomato
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A ginkgo nut is a seed of a ginkgo tree . They called Ginnan in Japanese. They put ginkgo nuts into chawanmushi ( egg custard steamed in a cup) in Japan. They have a glossy beautiful color and a slightly bitter taste.
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photo by: originaljo In Japan, simmered dishes are referred to as ‘nimono’. In this post, we will share with you a wonderful dish called Kabocha no Nimono. Kabocha is a pumpkin squash that is readily available in most supermarkets. It’s deep green with orange flesh. This dish is great as a side dish and best
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A chestnut is one of the delicious food of autumn.
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In the winter, we can get dried persimmons in Japan. Dried persimmons are made in several countries in Asia. They are made from the astringent persimmon called “Shibugaki” which cannot be eaten raw. They are covered with white powder. That white powder is sugar of persimmons. Sugar of persimmons crystallizes the powder to the white surface.
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This is Nashi pear also called Japanese pear, Asian pear, Chinese pear and so on. They are very different from European pears. Asian pears are sweet juicy gritty texture fruits. They have a high water content. So It’s good for raw eating, but It isn’t suitable for making heated recipes like pies, jam, and so
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