Nabeyaki Udon Recipe

Ingredients:1 bunch spinach6 cups dashi soup1/3 cup soy sauce2 tbsp mirin1/2 tsp salt1/4 lb chicken thigh,bite-sized4 packages pre boiled udon noodles4 slices kamaboko 6 inches negi/leek,diagonally sliced4 eggs Instructions:1. Boil spinach for a minute and cool in water and drain well.2. Cut boiled spinach into 1 inch lengths.3. Mix dashi soup stock, soy sauce, mirin, and salt in a bowl. 4. Divide the soup into four individual earthenware or iron pots and cook on medium heat.5. Add chicken in the soup and simmer until cooked. 6. Add udon noodles in the pot and place kamaboko and spinach on the top. 7. Simmer...

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Sashimi Recipe

Ingredients:500 g very fresh salmon fish1 carrot1 daikonJapanese soy sauce, to serveWasabi, to serve Instructions: 1. With a very sharp flat-bladed knife, remove the skin from the salmon fish. 2. Then place the fish in the freezer to chill until it is jsut firm enough to be cut thinly.  3. Slice thinly and evenly into slices of 5 mm thick. 4. Try to cut in one motin and in one direction in order not to saw the fish.  5. Scrape the carrot and daikon with a zester into long fine strips or cut them info fine julienne strips. 6. Use a platter to arrange the fresh sashimi pieces in a presentable ways. 7. Garnish...

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Donburi Recipe

Ingredients:6-8 cups hot cooked rice4-5 eggs1/4 pound (115g) chicken2 long onions (naganegi) or 4 green onions Sauce:2 1/2 cups dashi or chicken stock6 tbsp dark soy sauce6 tbsp light soy sauce3 tbsp sugar Instructions:1. Boil plain white rice. Mix (do not beat) eggs in a bowl lightly with chopsticks or fork and set aside.2. Cut boned chicken (with or without skin, as preferred) into 1/4-inch (7.5mm) pieces.3. The chicken should be raw, but if the purpose of making the dish is to use leftovers, cooked chicken is fine, as is thin-sliced raw or cooked pork or beef4. The flavor is best if you start with raw meat.5. Wash...

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Norimaki Sushi Rolls

Ingredients:150g/5½oz sushi rice, rinsed thoroughly and drained225ml/8fl oz water25g/1oz sugar50ml/2fl oz rice wine vinegar4 sheets dried nori (available in Asian markets and most supermarkets)wasabi paste½ cucumber, peeled, de-seeded and cut into batons½ red pepper, de-seeded and cut into batonssaltsoy sauce and pickled red ginger, to serve Instructions:1. Put the rice in a pan with the water and bring to the boil. Cover and simmer for five minutes, then take off the heat, leave covered and allow to cool.2. When the rice is cool, put it in a bowl, season and add the sugar and vinegar....

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Mango Cheesecake Recipe

Ingredients: Crust: 1/3 cup butter, melted1-1/4 cup Graham cracker crumbs1/4 cup sugar Filling: 2 tbsps unflavored gelatin, dissolved in 1-1/2 cup pureed ripe mangoes 1 cup cream cheese 1 300 ml can Carnation Consensada 1 170 g can Nestle Ceram Topping: 2 pcs, peeled sliced thinly crosswise Glaze: 1 tsp unflavored gelatin dissolved in 1/2 cup boiling water Instructions: 1. Combine all ingredients for crust. Press firmly on the bottom of a 9" springform pan.Chill. 2. Prepare filling. 3. Heat gelatin-mango puree mixture for about five minutes. Set aside to cool. 4. Beat cream cheese with condensada and cream. 5. Fold in gelatin mixture...

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Party Pork Curry Recipe

Ingredients:3 tbsps butter 1/2 cup thinly sliced leeks2 tbsps jullienne-sliced ginger1 tsp cirru powde, or to taste2 Chicken cubes, crushed1 kg porkloin, sliced into finger-sized strips1-1/3 cups coconut milk1/4 cup raisins2 tbsps calamansi juice1 170 g can Nestle cream1/4 cup chopped coriander Instructions:1. Heat butter in a pan.2. Saute leeks and ginger.3. Sir in curry powder and crushed cubes.4. Add porkloin and cook stirring a few minutes. 5. Pour in coconut milk; simmer for 15-20 minutes.6. Add the rest of the ingredients; simmer 10-15 minutes more.7. Serve with steamed rice an dchopped cucumber and cashew if desired.8. Serves...

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Cucumber and Dill Salad Recipe

Ingredients:2 medium cucumbers, peeled and sliced thinly2 tbsps saltlettuce1 383 g can Nestle Cream2 tbsps calamansi juice1-1/2 tsps chopped fresh dill3 tbsps olive oilpepper Instructions:1. Place cucumbers in a flat plate, sprinkle with salt.2. Set aside for about one hour.3. Drain liquid thoroughly and place cucumbers on salad plate lined with lettuce.4. Combine the rest of the ingredients in a bowl.5. Pour over cucumber and chill.6. Serve garnished with more dill.7. Ready to ser...

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Lentil Stew Recipe

Ingredients:200g lentil, soaked in water2-1/2 tbsps *MAGGI REAL PANG-GISA*2 beef cubes2 stalks celery, sliced thinly1 medium carrot, peeled1/4 cup diced, unpeeled cucumberpepper Serving/Garnish Suggestions:1 170 g can Nestle Cream or olive oil and vinegar to taste Instructions:1. Rinse and drain lentils. 2. In a saucepan, heat oil and saute Maggi pang-gisa. 3. Stir in beef cubes and lentils. 4. Add five cups of water, simmer until almost tender. 5. Add vegetables and seasonings to taste; simmer until cooked. 6. Top each serving with Nestle Cream or stir in a teaspoon each of olive and vinegar to taste. 7. Serve h...

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Mango Smoothie Recipe

Ingredients:2 ripe mangoes , peeled, pitted and chopped1/4 cup Evaporated milk1/4 cu vanilla flavored yogurt3/4 tsp vanilla3 ice cubes,crushed Instructions:1. Combine all ingredients and 2/3 cup of ice water in a blender.2. Blend until mixture is smooth and foamy.3. Pour into glasses.4. Garnish with mint sprigs.5. Serves four.Enj...

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Moon Cakes Recipe

Ingredients:1/4 cup sugar 2 egg yolks 1/2 cup salted butter 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup strawberry (or your favorite) jam Ingredients: 1. Combine the butter, sugar and 1 egg yolk and stir. Mix in the flour. 2. Form the dough into one large ball and wrap it in plastic wrap. 3. Refrigerate dough for half an hour.4. Unwrap the chilled dough and form small balls in the palms of your hand.5. Make a hole with your thumb  in the center of each mooncake and fill with about half a teaspoon of jam.6. Brush each cake with the other beaten egg yolk and place on a cookie sheet. 7. Bake for about 20 minutes...

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Veggie Omelette

Ingredients:2 tablespoons butter 1 small onion, chopped 1 green bell pepper, chopped 4 eggs 2 tablespoons milk 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 ounces shredded Swiss cheese Instructions:1. Melt one tablespoon butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. 2. Place onion and bell pepper inside of the skillet. 3. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes stirring occasionally until vegetables are just tender.4. While the vegetables are cooking beat the eggs with the milk, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper.5. Shred the cheese into a small bowl and set it aside.6. Remove the vegetables from heat, transfer them...

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Butterscotch Brownies Recipe

Ingredients: 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 cup ground walnuts 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup shortening 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Instructions:1. Preheat oven at 350 degrees. ( 175 degrees C ).2. Grease an 8 inch square baking pan.3. In large bowl, cream the shortening, brown sugar, vanilla and eggs. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, walnuts, baking powder and salt. Slowly add to egg mixture, stirring until well blended. 4. Spread dough evenly into the prepared pan.5. Bake for 20 to 24 minutes, or until inserted toothpick comes out clean.6. Serve and enj...

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Carrot Muffin Recipe

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup ground flax seed 3/4 cup oat bran 1 cup brown sugar 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 3/4 cup skim milk 2 eggs, beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 cups shredded carrots 2 apples, peeled, shredded 1/2 cup raisins 1 cup chopped mixed nuts Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease muffin pan or line with paper muffin liners. 2. In a large bowl, mix together flour, flax seed, oat bran, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Add the milk, eggs, vanilla...

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Donut Recipe

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 cup milk 1 egg, beaten 1/4 cup butter 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Instructions: 1. Mix the flour, sugar, and baking powder together. 2. Stir in the cinammon and nutmeg. 3. Beat in the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla. 4. Let rest in the refrigerator for one hour. 5. Pour enough vegetable oil into a large pot to cover about 4-5 inches. 6. Heat to 185 degrees. 7. Roll the dough out to 1/2-3/4 inch thickness on a floured board. 8. Cut into circles,...

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Takoyaki Recipe

Ingredients:1 2/3 cup flour2 1/2 cup dashi soup2 eggs1/2 lb. boiled octopus, cut into bite-size 1/4 cup chopped green onion1/4 cup dried sakura ebi (red shrimp)1/4 cup chopped pickled red ginger katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes)aonori (green seaweed powder)Worcestershire sauce or takoyaki sauceMayonnaise Instructions:1. Mix flour, dashi soup, and eggs in a bowl to make batter.2. Thickness of the batter should be like potage soup.3. Put oil inside cups of a takoyaki grill pan.4. Pour batter into the cups to the full.5. Put octopus, red ginger, and green onion in each hole.6. Grill takoyaki balls, turning with...

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Japanese Rice Balls Recipe

Ingredients: 4 cups uncooked short-grain white rice 4 1/2 cups water 1 cup water 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup bonito shavings (dry fish flakes) 2 sheets nori (dry seaweed), cut into 1/2-inch strips 2 tablespoons sesame seeds Instructions: Bung some rice in the old cooker. I think freshly cooked rice is the best; use water to keep your fingers wet. Put a bit of rice into an onigiri mold - you should be able to pick one up for about a quid (you can get round ones and triangular ones). Stick a filling in the middle - I used smoked salmon, but I've also done tuna with a bit of mayo and a little spice. Bit more rice on top and press with the mold. Wrap...

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