Recipe Guide

Japanese Salmon Sticks with Teriyaki Sauce Recipe only This Japanese salmon and teriyaki sauce recipe is fantastic for a weekend BBQ or as a great entertainer dish. With this recipe the teriyaki sauce is made from scratch using garlic, ginger, sake, mirin, dark soy sauce, and brown sugar.  INGREDIENTS 750 g fresh salmon, cut into cubes (skinless) 1 tablespoon oil White sesame seeds Black sesame seeds Teriyaki sauce 2 garlic cloves 6 slices, fresh peeled ginger 140 ml sake 140 ml mirin 140 ml dark soy sauce 60 g brown sugar METHOD 1. Soak about 15 wooden sticks in hot water for 20 minutes, this will prevent them from burning. 2. Heat a pan to medium heat. To make the teriyaki sauce add all the ingredients and simmer until the sugar has completely dissolved, set aside to cool. 3.  Drain the sauce and discard all the solids. 4. In a bowl add the salmon cubes and gently mix in the teriyaki sauce to coat the fish well. Cover and place in the fridge to marinate overnight. ...

Japanese Grilled Miso Salmon Recipe only This Japanese grilled miso salmon calls for the use of miso paste which dates back some 2,500 years in Japanese and Chinese cultures, Miso is a paste made with soybeans, sea salt and koji which is a mold starter. The miso paste can be left for 3 months or up to 3 years.  INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup white miso paste 3 tablespoons mirin 2 tablespoons sake 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon light soy sauce 4 fresh salmon fillets METHOD 1. First mix the   miso, mirin, sake, sugar, and light soy sauce in a large bowl and marinate overnight. 2. Preheat an oven to 220 C. Take the salmon fillets out of the bowl and drain on kitchen paper, wipe any liquid off the fish. 3. Cover a baking tray with aluminium foil and brush with oil. 4. Bake for about 10 minutes or until cooked through and perfect. Serve with Japanese noodles and Asian greens.

Japanese Egg Nori rolls Recipe only Due to Shintoism, the ancient mythological religion, and later Buddhism, which was introduced from China, the Japanese remained a non-carnivorous nation until the opening up of the country to western influences towards the end of the nineteenth century. Today, despite Japan’s economic growth and the pressure from overseas governments to open up the domestic market, Japan is still largely a nation of fish and vegetable eaters. This is a good example of fresh produce, fantastic presentation and outright healthy eating. INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons light soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon wasabi paste 1/2 cup (125 ml) water 8 free range eggs at room temperature Pinch of salt 1 tablespoon butter 4 nori seaweed sheets 1 large ripe avocado, seed removed, sliced 2/3 cup cooked sushi rice METHOD 1. Whisk the soy sauce and wasabi and 60 ml (1/4 cup) water till well combined, set aside for when serving. 2. Crack the eggs into a large bowl and add the remaining water, add a p...

Japanese Teriyaki Chicken Recipe only This Japanese teriyaki chicken dish is world famous, even in Japan. The flavors are clean and the kids will love it too!! The healthy use of fresh ginger gives it a mild spice which is fantastic. INGREDIENTS 500 g boneless chicken thighs 2/3 cup mirin Japanese sweet rice wine 1 cup soy sauce 4 1/2 cups rice vinegar 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1/3 cup white caster sugar 7 fresh garlic cloves, very finely chopped 1 tablespoon fresh peeled ginger, very finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper METHOD 1. In a medium saucepan over high heat, bring the mirin wine to a boil and then turn down to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes. 2. Add the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and sugar. Stir until fully combined and the sugar has dissolved. Add the garlic, ginger, and chili flakes. Simmer for 5 minutes and remove from the heat to cool for 10 minutes. 3. In a plastic bag, put 1/4 cup of the cooled sauce and the chicken thi...

Japanese Green Tea Panna Cotta Recipe only This green tea panna cotta is amazing, delicious and easy to make. You can also make green tea ice-cream which is great on a hot summers night. Green tea is full of antioxidants. When buying the green tea , look for MATCHA brand, this will give the best results, which will give a cleaner flavor in the finished dish. INGREDIENTS 1 3/4 teaspoons powdered gelatin 2 tablespoons cold water 1 1/2 cups whole fat milk 1/4 cup and plus 3 tablespoons caster sugar Pinch of salt 1 1/2 cups low fat buttermilk 2 teaspoons powdered Matcha green tea METHOD 1. In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin powder in with the 2 tablespoons of cold water, let it sit for until the powder softens, about 4-5 minutes. 2. I a saucepan, combine the milk, all the sugar, and salt and warm over a moderate heat, stirring to make sure all the sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in the gelatin until completely dissolved, then whisk in the buttermi...