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Gingered chicken, shiitake and bok choy soup

Gingered chicken, shiitake and bok choy soup
Oh, the utter simplicity of making this Japanese-style chicken, mushroom and vegetable soup… No sauteing, no spice base. This soup is about clean flavor.
Cook time: 30 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 people

Japanese-style soy honey fish fillets

Japanese-style soy honey fish fillets
Sweet, tangy and salty with a dash of umami. The addition of shiitake, broccoli and quail eggs gives the dish contrasting colors and textures.
Cook time: 15 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 people

Easy yakitori with tare (sauce)

Easy yakitori with tare (sauce)
Cubes of chicken fillet are skewered alternatingly with scallions and grilled while brushing with a sweet-salty sauce throughout the cooking. Yakitori is traditionally a snack or “cocktail food” but we like it with rice.
Cook time: 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 people

Shrimp miso soup

Shrimp miso soup
Cooked with fresh shrimps and half a packet of dried shiitake, wakame, turnip and carrot from Osaka, this soup makes a lovely side dish or snack.
Cook time: 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 6 people

Cucumber and mushroom stir fry

Cucumber and mushroom stir fry
Yes, cucumber can be stir fried! Sprinkle with salt, rinse and drain to remove excess water before cooking this delicious vegan dish.
Cook time: 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 3 people

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