Simmered Kabocha Squash (Kabocha no Nimono)

Simmered Kabocha Squash (kabocha no nimono)

Kabocha squash is simmered in a delicious Japanese flavored stock until soft. Kabocha no nimono is an easy, savory, and healthy side dish. So I’ve been on a bit of a kabocha kick lately, and I think a part of the reason is because I keep seeing pumpkin recipes all over, and every time I …

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Cheater’s Japanese Omelette Rice

Cheater's Japanese Omelette Rice

When you go to a cafe or a casual restaurant in Japan, you will most likely find a dish called “omurice”. Japanese people LOVE to combine two words (or one long word) into one short word. Here are some examples. 1. Karaoke is kara (empty) orchestra, because you sing without… an orchestra or live music …

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