Monthly Archives: February 2009

Menchi Katsu

メンチカツ- MENCHI KATSU This recipe is like a fried individual meatloaf. Cabbage is added to this but you can substitute it with green peppers, eggplant, asparagus or any of your favorite vegetable. This dish is also served with TONKATSU sauce … Continue reading

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Pork Katsu

ポークカツ- PORK KATSU (CUTLETS) This recipe is another favorite. You will not have a hard time finding a Katsu restaurant in Japan. The key is to use good quality meat and Japanese Panko. You can also use chicken and beef … Continue reading

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Chicken in Cream Sauce

チキンクリーム-Chicken in Cream Sauce This is another comfort food that’s rich and creamy. Using boned chicken gives this recipe more flavor. When recipes call for small onions, they should be the size of two shallots. If you can’t find small … Continue reading

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Beef Stew

ビーフシチュウ- Beef Stew Making Beef Stew from scratch may sound a little out of your league, but here is a fairly easy recipe you can make at home for a cold night in. You can buy demi-glace sauce at any … Continue reading

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Sony Plaza drugstore

Don’t be fooled by its name, “Sony Plaza” is not a place where you can find Sony electronics. This store is like a Walmart and it’s one of my favorites in Tokyo.

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