Project TAKIKOMI GOHAN

Project TAKIKOMI GOHAN

PROJECT TAKIKOMI GOHAN Takikomi-style rice dishes are cooked in a flavorful stock extracted from the ingredient being featured (in this case, MUSHROOMS). Takikomi rice is truly a delicious way to enjoy seasonal bounty. Download a recipe for KINOKO GOHAN to get...
Project Obon

Project Obon

OBON cookery: Cucumbers & Eggplant Project OBON is about eggplant and cucumber cookery. Why eggplants and cucumbers? These vegetables reach their peak of flavor during the summer when Obon is celebrated. And, the vegetables are fashioned into transportation for...
Project Tomato Salad

Project Tomato Salad

TOMATOES combine well with both land and sea vegetables, and with cold noodles too, to make a variety of SALADS. This Project Tomato Salad is about creating your own “house” salad featuring tomatoes. To start you off, here is a recipe for enjoying tomatoes...
Project Shaved Ice

Project Shaved Ice

PROJECT Shaved Ice is about making Japanese-style kaki-gōri confections. Strawberry Sauce Many people top shaved ice with fresh fruit or commercially prepared syrups. But for those who would like to make their own, here is a simple-to-make STRAWBERRY sauce. Note the...
PROJECT New Tea

PROJECT New Tea

PROJECT New Tea is about brewing and enjoying NEW TEA (shin cha 新茶)… Please try YOUR hand at preparing new tea (available online and in specialty shops around the world). And when you do, share your kitchen activity with us: post to KCCC. Please include photos...
Project Flower-Inspired Rolled Sushi

Project Flower-Inspired Rolled Sushi

Flower-Inspired Rolled Sushi Use your imagination to create rolled sushi inspired by flowers. To get you started, here are some basic recipes: This recipe for CLASSIC SUSHI MESHI includes instructions on cooking and seasoning rice, and information on the wooden tub in...