Monthly Archives: February 2009

Negitoro Donburi with Garlic Chips

NEGITORO DONBURI WITH GARLIC CHIPS-にんにくねぎとろ丼 Negitoro is a mixture made with TORO (fatty tuna) and sliced green onions. You can find this at any sushi restaurant or order it if it’s not on the menu. The combination of green onion … Continue reading

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Salmon with Spinach Doria with Miso Cream Sauce

Salmon with Spinach Doria with Miso Cream Sauce- 鮭とほうれん草のみそクリームドリア Now that I’ve listed a few Doria recipes using everyday vegetables and meat, I’ve decided to post this great recipe that uses traditional Japanese ingredients like miso and dashi. If you … Continue reading

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Seven Samurai (1954)

Hailed as the greatest film in the history of Japanese cinema, Seven Samurai is director Akira Kurosawa’s undisputed masterpiece. Arguably the greatest of all jidai-gecki (or historical swordplay films), Kurosawa’s classic 1954 action drama has never been surpassed in terms … Continue reading

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Chicken with Egg Doria in Curry Cream Sauce

CHICKEN with EGG DORIA with Curry Cream-えびドリア I guess you can describe Doria as a Japanese risotto. There are so many creative ways to spice up this dish. You can almost use any meat or vegetable, the ideas are endless. … Continue reading

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Hanzo the Razor (1975)

Are you a fan of samurai films, but wish they were somehow…dirtier? Welcome to the deranged world of Hanzo the Razor, a weird blend of swordplay and sexploitation. The first Hanzo movie, Sword of Justice, came out a year after … Continue reading

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