Tag Archives: Japanese
Posted on 07-Oct-2007
In late September I noticed that the local Japanese market was selling matsutake mushrooms. Being a seasonal delicacy —they're foraged from the wild, as they don't take to cultivation— matsutake are quite pricey! But the spicy smell called out to me, and I couldn't resist a cooking experiment.
After some web ...
Posted on 29-Sep-2007
Dashi is a broth and a staple in many Japanese soups, sauces and stews. The ingredients are inexpensive (well, if you have easy access to a Japanese or Asian grocery store), and it's a breeze to make!
Avoid boiling with kelp, and don't let the bonito flakes steep for too long ...
