Sunday 23 May 2010

Top 5 japanese dishes you have to try

Sushi
Sushi is probably the most famous Japanese food. Make your way to Tsukiji Fish Market, one of the largest fish markets in the world, for some of the freshest sushi around

Soba and udon
Soba, buckwheat noodles, and udon, thick noodles made from wheat, are two of the most popular types of Japanese noodles.

Tofu
Let’s face it; tofu doesn’t have the best reputation in the West. Even if you aren’t crazy about tofu or just can’t shake its bland, flavorless image, you’re sure to find a tofu recipe that will make you reconsider this Japanese delicacy

Shabushabu
Shabushabu is a dish that uses thin slices of meat dipped in boiling water or broth, which you then dip into a flavored sauce and eat.

Ramen
Ramen is a Japanese noodle dish that has its roots in China. It consists of a meaty broth, noodles, shredded meat, and vegetables.

Tuesday 11 May 2010

In Anpanman's classroom


I really like the Anpanman brand, who would have thought it could have taken off with such intense popularity?

For thoses who don't know, Anpanman is a series of stories written by Takashi Yanase since 1968 with the lead character, also called Anpanman. Yanase became inspired by the idea of Anpanman while struggling to survive as a soldier in World War II. When he has faced with the prospect of starvation he said he dreamt about eating a bean-jam filled pastry called Anpan.

Anpanman is heavily branded and merchandised in Japan. Anpanman characters appear on virtually every imaginable children's product, from clothes to video games to toys to snack foods. They also appear on this brilliant educational tool to learn the japanese alphabet !

Monday 3 May 2010

Sakuramochi

This one is for sakura mochi fans!

It is a wonderful addition to the bag or mobile phone



I can almost smell the sakura mochi already!!!

For those who are unsure about what kind of smell i am talking about: sakura mochi are sweet pink rice cakes that are covered with a leaf of cherry blossom.

I have never tried to make sakura mochi before, but this clip on youtube shows how easy it can be ! Enjoy!