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How To Identify Fruits, Veggies, and More!
Since when did a tomato become a fruit and an avocado is classified as a berry?! When we really got down to the nitty gritty and started really identifying our produce with the correct classification,...
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How to Identify Pork
Much like how to identify cuts of beef or how to identify cuts of chicken, the pig has sections where each part of its body tastes different, has more fat or muscle, and is more tender or tough. This...
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How to Identify Cuts of Beef
Maybe you’ve been wondering, what’s the difference between a ribeye and filet mignon? What constitutes a New York steak? Well, you’ve come to the right article. In this post, I will be detailing the...
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Okinawan Style Pulled Pork
So this Okinawan Style Pulled Pork is something special– it is cooked in a two-step process before the final glazing finish! To tell you the truth, it actually wasn’t supposed to be pulled pork– it was...
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What is Tempura?
Tempura– with it’s crispy, fluffy coating and yummy insides, it’s no surprise that this delicacy is one of the most popular dishes in Japan. Pic courtesy of japanesefood.about.com But for those who...
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How to Cook Moist Chicken Breast
So for those that have found me via YouTube, you know that I have a video on how to make moist chicken breast! I decided to put this on my main website and stray from my old one, so this the new link....
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Karate: Okinawa’s Martial Art
Although many believe Karate to have originated from Japan, this is not the case. Pic courtesy of domodaruma.com Developed in the tropical and lush Ryukyu Islands, Karate was born and nurtured with the...
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Okinawan Taco Rice タコライス
When I go to the Japanese and Okinawan festivals around my area, I never realized that the taco rice that they sold was considered to be an authentic Okinawan dish! Why taco rice is Okinawan, I haven’t...
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Mensore Eats: Monjiro
Tucked away in a corner nearby Nijiya on 182nd, this store used to only be open for lunch when it first opened. When I visited this store with my dad, this was also around the time I went to Ichimi...
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How to Make Bacon and Mushroom Pasta
I have to say, this recipe would have never came into existence if it weren’t for inflated prices. So on Friday, my teammate and I usually meet up and go to basketball together and grab a bite to eat...
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10 Fun Facts About Okinawa
Okinawa, with its tropical landscape and sealife, is a great tourist attraction that many consider to be its own Shangri-la. But do you know all of Okinawa’s facts? Let’s find out with 10 Fun Facts...
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Mensore Eats: Harajuku Crepe
I couldn’t shake off the feeling. What’s wrong with me? I wondered as I chatted with my friend, Angela. There was this itch to eat a certain something, but I couldn’t quite put my finger on it. My...
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Milk Pudding with Syrup Recipe 牛乳プリンの作り方
If you’re craving some Japanese milk pudding and want something that’s easy, you’re at the right spot! When I first saw a similar recipe from a book that I had recently got as a gift, I couldn’t...
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Homemade Dashi Recipe 自家製だしを作る方法
For those that have wanted to try making their own soup stock but are afraid of the effort it takes to make chicken, beef, or pork stock… Look no further than simple, homemade dashi. Now, you might...
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How to Bake Salmon (with Lemon and Butter)
So, you want to know how to bake salmon, huh? Salmon is one of those easy dinners that are taken out of the package, slathered with butter and lemon, popped in the oven, and then can be eaten right...
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Curry Udon Recipe カレーうどんを作り方
This curry udon recipe… Man, this is where I’m going to gain 10 lbs. So, after learning how to make my own homemade dashi, I utilized the stock in order to make homemade curry udon! Neat, right? I...
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How to Make Zuppa Toscana
Okay, I know this is a Japanese/Okinawan website, but I make more than just Japanese or Okinawan food!… Like a copycat version of Olive Garden’s Zuppa Toscana. A little insight of me: I love soup. Thin...
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Simmered Daikon Recipe ふろふき大根を作り方
While I was making Oyakodon recipe, I decided since I had a little daikon in my fridge to make a easy veggie dish… Thus, Simmered Daikon Recipe is born! It’s actually super easy, cheap, and vegans as...
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Oyakodon Recipe (Chicken and Egg with Rice Bowl)
For those that don’t know what Oyakodon is, it’s a donburi (rice bowl dish) that has chicken, egg, and onion primarily in it. It’s super filling and cheap, so it’s a great way to make a lunch or a...
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Udon Carbonara うどんカルボナーラを作り方
Do you like udon? Do you like carbonara? Then why not… Udon Carbonara?! No, but seriously, this is one of my favorite fusion dishes to make. It’s super easy, cheap, and it gives a slight Japanese twist...
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