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Deep-Fried Oyster Recipe (Kaki Fry)

Kaki Fry (Deep Fried Oyster) Recipe

Kaki Fry is breaded with Panko bread crumbs and deep-fried oysters, often eaten with Tonkatsu Sauce, lemon juice, and tartar sauce (or other toppings).  It is a taste of winter when oysters are in season in Japan.

Living in the US, we easily forget when a certain food is actually in season and supposed to be harvested because we can buy almost anything any time of the year.  In Japan, although that may be becoming true too, it is hard to ignore which food is in season because of its abundance and quality at markets, and at very reasonable prices.  Oysters become nice and fat and reach the peak of flavor around February and March, so you definitely have to eat them then in Japan.

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Japanese Breakfast Menu 1

Japanese Breakfast Menu 1

Typical Japanese mornings start with Steamed Rice and Miso Soup.  You can add some protein and vegetable dishes to that to complete the meal.  Here we served Tamagoyaki (rolled omelette) and Hourensou No Gomaae (Spinach Salad with Sesame Sauce).  It may seem heavier than cereal and milk, but this kind of Japanese breakfast is packed with nutrition and keeps you going until lunch time without snacking.

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Namasu Recipe

Namasu Recipe

Namasu is a kind of Sunomono that is often a part of Osechi Ryouri (Japanese New Year cuisine).  There are a lot of kinds of Namasu, but here we made the most typical one: red and white Namasu.  The red is carrot and the white is Daikon radish, both pickled in sweet vinegar.  There are meanings to each dish in Osechi Ryouri, mostly for happiness and good health for a whole year.  Red and white are the colors of celebration in Japan, so it is the perfect color combination to celebrate a new year.

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Spaghetti with Shimeji Mushroom

Spaghetti with Shimeji Mushroom

There are a lot of Italian restaurants in Japan, and you can find any kinds of Italian pasta there.  There are also many “pasta restaurants” that are different from Italian restaurants.  There they serve typical Italian pasta dishes such as tomato sauce and cream sauce pasta, but also more Japanese flavored and their own kinds of pasta.  Japanese pasta is as popular as authentic Italian counter part.

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Salmon Flakes Recipe

salmon flakes

Salmon flakes are pan-fried, moisture-reduced salmon that make a great topping for steamed rice. Strongly seasoned with salt, they resemble furikake rice seasoning and are not only perfect for rice but also for various dishes like pasta and salad. While not meant to be served as an entrée, salmon flakes are a convenient and versatile dish to prepare in advance and keep on hand.

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