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Japanese knives -- 25.02.2023

A knife is a chefs most important instrument.

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Air fry potatoes -- 30.01.2023

Soak in cold water first “Though not necessary, this is another helpful step to making the crispiest potatoes. Once the potatoes are cut, soaking them in cold water for 30 minutes (or overnight) is a great way to remove the starch from the cut sides, thus allowing them to crisp up even more in the air fryer. (Just be sure to pat them very dry before cooking!)” source...
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Kotlety -- 30.01.2023

Ingredients ground meat white bread onion garlic carrot?? salt milk bread crumbs Instructions Soak the bread in milk in blender for few min. Add rough chopped onions and garlic then mix. Once paste is made hand mix it into the meat. Use smashing motion to ensure everything is incorporated. Form small patties from the meat and roll them in breadcrumbs. Fry patties until cooked through. ...
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Shabu Shabu -- 24.01.2023

Hot hot at home! https://www.japanesecooking101.com/shabu-shabu-recipe/ https://www.japanesecooking101.com/kombu-dried-kelp/...
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DIY Vanilla Extract -- 21.01.2023

Many of my regular recipes, like Syrniki, require a hint of vanilla. After years of buying store bought vanilla extract / vanilla sugar packets I’m fed up with the cost and always having to remember them while shopping. Going to try and make my own. Basic idea is to get a ~6 beans cut them in half and soak them in vodka for minimum of 6 weeks. Keeping it going Some of the recipes I’ve seen take the beans out after a period of extraction....
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Fried Rice -- 21.01.2023

The rice Two parts long grain One part Jasmin Eggs 2 Eggs for scrambling Season with pinch of salt and pinch of MSG Chicken cut into thin strips wash 30sec cold water the strips and hand press dry mix in baking soda soy sauce light sugar corn starch msg salt min 15min in fridge Veggies Frozen peas Onion Garlic Carrot Sause 2g sugar 2 light soy sauce 0.5 dark soy sauce Dry Spices Salt White Pepper MSG Deglaze Asian cooking wines can be a bit confusing....
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Instant Pot Chashu -- 14.01.2023

Ingredients: 2 Pounds Skinless Pork Belly, cut into two pieces 3 Green Onions, cut into thirds 2 inch Fresh Ginger, peeled and cut into slices ½ Cup Sake ½ Cup Japanese Soy Sauce ⅓ Cup Sugar ¾ Cup Water 1 Tablespoon neutral tasting Vegetable Oil Steps: Sauté on High with bit of olive oil sear fat side down first ~10min total Pressure cook on high for 65min with natural release Refrigerate min 6 hours Pan fry slices before serving source...
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Ramen -- 14.01.2023

Toppings Instant Pot Chashu Nori Ajitama (soft boiled) or Nitamago (hard boiled) Eggs Aonegi (chopped) or Shiraga Negi (julienned) Green Onions Garlic, freshly grated, roasted or fried Sesame Seeds Bok choy Moyashi Bean Sprouts Shiitake Mushrooms Beni Shōga (Pickled Ginger) Niku Soboro (Ground Meat) Fish slices.. Naruto? source Noodles Rice noodles… Soup Base Miso Ginger Slices Chicken Broth Sesame Oil Sources: https://foodisafourletterword.com/recipe/instant-pot-miso-ramen-recipe/ ...
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Pancakes -- 06.01.2023

Perfecting good old American style pancakes.

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