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Tuna is probably the most versatile and useful tinned food for cooking. My tip is to use the oil or juice that comes with the tuna- it’s full of umami.This dish, tuna shiraae, is made by mixing tuna with mashed tofu, sesame paste, sugar, soy sauce, and okra. I used deep-fried tofu for extra texture and a satisfying bite.
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Asakusa today.Before you know it, the store has changed.A Wagyu beef restaurant…
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How about trying grapefruit mizu-yokan on a hot day?Mizu- yokan is a Japanese chilled jelly made with red bean paste, called anko, sugar, agar, and water. In this version, I used white bean paste, canned grapefruit, and the syrup from the can. It’s light, refreshing, and perfect for cooling down!
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Asakusa today.40th Asakusa Samba Carnival Parade Contest.It was so hot…
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Asakusa today.The 40th Asakusa Samba Carnival Parade Contest is currently in pr…
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Asakusa today.It seems like there are fewer people around because of the hot we…
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Tamagoyaki, the Japanese omelet is one of the most popular Japanese dishes. Its taste changes depending on the region or where you eat it- at home, in a sushi restaurant, or as part of a traditional kaiseki meal. In eastern Japan it’s usually sweet, while in western Japan it often includes more dashi.My mother made hers with lots of sugar- it was so delicious and still a nostalgic taste for me. Nowadays, I cook mine with less sugar and a touch of dashi, sometimes adding tuna, sweetcorn, or nori.
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There’s a beef specialty shop in Asakusa called Matsuki. Locals love it, using it for everyday shopping as well as for gifts. You’ll find many different cuts of beef here, but my recommendation is the small chopped beef, made up of assorted cuts. It’s really tasty and very reasonably priced.I usually stir-fry the beef with seasonal vegetables, garlic, and basil. The basil gives the dish a beautiful look and a lovely flavour.
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Asakusa today.A night show in Asakusa, the mecca of popular entertainment.It…