tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52710501458814649562024-03-12T19:23:03.546-07:00Chinese Foodscollection of recipes from different countriesLordong GAmehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12880164459353072801noreply@blogger.comBlogger529125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271050145881464956.post-55084547327913467832017-07-22T05:00:00.000-07:002017-07-31T16:28:57.315-07:00Pootabera no piza pan / portabella pizza pastryA spin-off from a piroshki-style savory pastry creation. Replacement of all whole wheat flour with oat flour and butter with olive oil for the dough results in a lighter and crispier crust, which can be half-baked and frozen for later use. Below, umami-packed tomato paste is used as an instant sauce, providing a tasty base for sauteed portabellas complimented by aromatic Gorgonzola and crunchy Lordong GAmehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12880164459353072801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271050145881464956.post-80347612367321653782017-07-20T05:00:00.000-07:002017-07-31T16:28:57.374-07:00Okara tamago karee-aji to horenso, komatsuna no bataa-joyu itame / stir-fried spinach, komatsuna and egg with soybean pulp and curry, soy sauce butter flavorA variation of leafy greens stir-fry with egg and soybean pulp. Flavoring with a small amount of soy sauce alone is not strong enough for some people, including Tom. While adding shiokoji salted rice malt or salt usually takes care of the issue, curry powder, a versatile spice, gives an instant appetizing boost without adding sodium. The spice also results in a meaty taste with the egg + soybean Lordong GAmehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12880164459353072801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271050145881464956.post-92053842754927543362017-07-18T05:00:00.000-07:002017-07-31T16:28:57.387-07:00Endomame no hisui-bitashi / English peas marinated in light brothFresh English peas go into this ohitashi. The peas are very softly flavored here, so they work great as a garnish or as an additional ingredient in a number of dishes. When serving as is, add ginger (julienned, grated or juice) for a refreshing note or use a tiny amount of soy sauce.Whole recipe (solids): 117 calories; 8.5 g protein; 0.5 g fat; 19.1 g carbohydrate; 9.7 g net carbs; 31 mg Lordong GAmehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12880164459353072801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271050145881464956.post-64921966973540683632017-07-03T05:00:00.000-07:002017-07-31T16:28:57.338-07:00Nasu to soramame, kani no tosazu jure ae / eggplant, fava beans and crab in tosazu jelly dressingA chilled delight. The jelly dressing provides a cooling, shiny blanket over the mouthwatering combination of eggplant, fava beans and Dungeness crab in season. Prepare goodies ahead of time while the air is still cool if rising temperature is foreseeable -- when feeling exhausted from daytime heat, this refreshing dish will be ready in no time.1/2 of recipe:68 calories; 6.8 g protein; 1.2 g fat;Lordong GAmehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12880164459353072801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271050145881464956.post-10580859848853324722017-07-02T11:00:00.000-07:002017-07-31T16:28:57.272-07:00Tosazu jure / jelly dressing of sweetened soy sauce vinegar infused with bonito flakesA jelly dressing for summer. A tiny amount of gelatin turns a common sunomono dressing into a shiny crystal coating that clings to the surface of ingredients. Whole recipe:61 calories; 2.8 g protein; 0.0 g fat; 9.1 g carbohydrate; 9.1 g net carbs; 545 mg sodium; 1 mg cholesterol; 0.0 g fiber1/4 of recipe (for one small side dish serving):15 calories; 0.7 g protein; 0.0 g fat; 2.3 g carbohydrate; Lordong GAmehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12880164459353072801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271050145881464956.post-81379462014768365512017-06-22T16:00:00.000-07:002017-07-31T16:28:57.379-07:00Zukkiini no shami-itameni / braized zucchini with dried shrimpVery aromatic and flavorful, shami dried shrimp instantly transform a simple saute. Soaking shami in water ahead of time as below ensures that zucchini is softly and thoroughly seasoned. If you don't have time to soak or want to enjoy the contrast between tender zucchini and crunchy shami, they can simply be chopped and sauteed. The dish is equally tasty either way. Great with plain steamed rice,Lordong GAmehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12880164459353072801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271050145881464956.post-59465088662920975112017-06-20T05:00:00.000-07:002017-07-31T16:28:57.329-07:00Dinner, June 16, 2017One day our friends gave us very crisp, chicory-like mizuna called Mizuna Green Streak, and Tom put some in an omelet the next morning. But we still had plenty, so we got super fresh rockfish from a local fish store and lots of fava beans from another local shop. My menu plan naturally was to enjoy this great food! Soramame to sakuraebi no gohan / steamed rice with fava beans and dried shrimpTofuLordong GAmehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12880164459353072801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271050145881464956.post-49092823251875589632017-06-16T12:00:00.000-07:002017-07-31T16:28:57.305-07:00Kanso asari gohan / steamed rice with dried clamsJust like dried scallops, dried clams make an aromatic broth by simply soaking them in water. When the rehydrated clams and rehydration water are used to cook rice, you have a very tasty steamed rice. Dried clams have a mellower note compared to fresh, boiled or steamed clams, and it can be a bit overwhelming if you use too many, depending on other ingredients to pair. Below, julienned ginger is Lordong GAmehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12880164459353072801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271050145881464956.post-69076715787771544752017-06-14T05:00:00.000-07:002017-07-31T16:28:57.343-07:00Oriibu no shionuki / desalination of olivesFinding olives with lower sodium content at stores is nice, but they still contain quite a bit of salt. Tom tends to end up eating more than he probably should, thinking each fruit is small ... one more is OK ... another is still OK ... maybe one more ...Soaking olives in water with a tiny amount of salt can take care of desalination. According to my kitchen tests, when olives are soaked inLordong GAmehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12880164459353072801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271050145881464956.post-71451168148073016762017-06-12T12:00:00.000-07:002017-07-31T16:28:57.348-07:00Zukkini to tamago, feta chiizu no pan / zucchini, egg and feta cheese pastryThis is another savory pastry we like. Sauteed zucchini is paired with fluffy fried or microwaved egg and feta cheese. Dill makes this combination truly savory.1 pastry (1/9 piroshki-style dough recipe and 1/3 of filling recipe):266 calories; 12.9 g protein; 12.8 g fat; 25.5 g carbohydrate; 20.9 g net carbs; 151 mg sodium; 89 mg cholesterol; 4.6 g fiber<Ingredients>(Enough for 3 pastries; Lordong GAmehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12880164459353072801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271050145881464956.post-29027251617540648362017-06-11T12:00:00.000-07:002017-07-31T16:28:57.276-07:00Eringi to shimeji no namuru / namul saute with king oyster and shimeji mushroomsA quick saute of mushrooms with sesame oil. Fresno pepper adds colorful contrast and soft crunch. Great as a filler in a bento box, too.1/2 of recipe:24 calories; 1.7 g protein; 1.3 g fat; 3.6 g carbohydrate; 0 g net carbs; 31 mg sodium; 0 mg cholesterol; 3.6 g fiber<Ingredients> Handful (80-100 g) eringi king oyster mushrooms (84 g in photo)Small handful (40-50 g) shimeji mushrooms (45 g Lordong GAmehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12880164459353072801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271050145881464956.post-6366866232177643672017-06-09T12:00:00.000-07:002017-07-31T16:28:57.334-07:00Burokkorii to mini tomato no gomaae / broccoli and grape tomatoes in sesame dressingA little side dish to add green and red to your plate. It is very quick to make, as chopping and microwaving broccoli are basically all you need to do (other than preparing dressing, which is also very easy). Fresh tomatoes ensure a light taste for this gomaae, which sometimes can be a bit heavy.1/2 of recipe:93 calories; 3.9 g protein; 6.3 g fat; 6.3 g carbohydrate; 3.2 g net carbs; 27 mg sodiumLordong GAmehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12880164459353072801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271050145881464956.post-75774236431397038832017-06-06T12:00:00.000-07:002017-07-31T16:28:57.358-07:00Feta chiizu no shionuki / desalinating feta cheeseLong before we started reduced-sodium cooking, I learned to avoid feta cheese at restaurants and delis in this country, as feta makes dishes uncomfortably salty (partly because way too much cheese is used). At home, you can choose feta cheese with lower sodium content (although still high compared to most other cheese) and use the amount you need. Better yet, desalinating can easily solve the Lordong GAmehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12880164459353072801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271050145881464956.post-56941941529357644762017-06-03T12:00:00.000-07:002017-07-31T16:28:57.320-07:00Karifurawaa to masshuruumu no karee pan / curried cauliflower and mushroom pastryGreat for breakfast and lunch! This savory pastry is intended to be eaten with other dishes, and only a moderate amount of spices are used to flavor the filling. It freezes well too, making it a handy, virtually ready-to-eat snack.1 pastry (1/9 piroshki-style dough recipe and 1/3 of filling recipe):239 calories; 10.9 g protein; 9.8 g fat; 28.7 g carbohydrate; 22.2 g net carbs; 60 mg sodium; 7 mg Lordong GAmehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12880164459353072801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271050145881464956.post-38736226206070344582017-06-02T12:00:00.000-07:002017-07-31T16:28:57.296-07:00Piroshiki-fu pan no kiji / piroshki-style pastry doughOkazu pan, osozai pan or sozai pan -- savory bread or pastry -- are common bakery or home-baked goods in Japan. Savory sounds good, but may raise concern if you watch your sodium intake, as bread is a top source of sodium in Western diets (in the US at least). So why not make your own? When you do, you can lower sodium, cholesterol and net-carbs of the dough itself, giving you more options for Lordong GAmehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12880164459353072801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271050145881464956.post-72035977885897064612017-05-26T05:00:00.000-07:002017-07-31T16:28:57.353-07:00Umeboshi (anzuboshi) / pickled plums (pickled apricots)Salty and sour umeboshi pickled plums are the standard pickles that often sit in the center of plain steamed rice in bento or in the middle of onigiri rice balls. It is, or once was, one of the staples that each family made itself, especially in the countryside. For us, it was one of many things my grandmother made. My mom eventually started to make her own, and at some point she also started to Lordong GAmehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12880164459353072801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271050145881464956.post-79114608671427506342017-05-24T05:00:00.000-07:002017-07-31T16:28:57.368-07:00Meshida to satsumaage no nibitashi / Western lady fern fiddleheads and deep-fried fishcakes in light brothAn everyday comfort side dish featuring fiddleheads in season. The faint bitterness of meshida lady fern with its succulent texture tastes great with gently mellow fishcakes.1/2 of recipe:73 calories; 6.5 g protein; 1.5 g fat; 8.7 g carbohydrate; 6.1 g net carbs; 67 mg sodium; 8 mg cholesterol; 2.7 g fiber <Ingredients>Small handful (approx. 100 g) seiyo meshida Western lady fern Lordong GAmehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12880164459353072801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271050145881464956.post-54673465847675537022017-05-20T05:00:00.000-07:002017-07-31T16:28:57.310-07:00Teuchi udon / handmade wheat noodlesUdon noodles made without adding salt! Using boiling water for dough appears to be a common technique with commercially available salt-free udon. But they don't share other secrets to achieve a chewy yet sticky texture. Some people suggest using milk or tofu as a (partial) replacement for water, while others say water alone gives satisfactory results. Below is my best attempt so far, based on a Lordong GAmehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12880164459353072801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271050145881464956.post-59182781883072974042017-05-17T05:00:00.000-07:002017-07-31T16:28:57.324-07:00Gomadashi udon / wheat noodles with fish sesame pasteGomadashi udon is simply wheat noodles, fish sesame paste, a garnish and plenty of hot water. It is amazingly simple to prepare, as it was originally developed as a quick warm dish for fishermen coming back from the ocean. To satisfy our taste buds with a smaller amount of reduced-sodium version gomadashi, I use a small amount of dashi instead of hot water and add other goodies for overall umami Lordong GAmehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12880164459353072801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271050145881464956.post-78019080903335876782017-05-16T05:00:00.000-07:002017-07-31T16:28:57.363-07:00Gomadashi / fish sesame pasteI first encountered the expression gomadashi on a website introducing regional udon specialties. It is a paste made of grilled fish, sesame seeds, soy sauce and sweetener. The paste's name does not intuitively convey how tasty it is. It is typically served with udon wheat noodles. It is also good with rice and as an addition to a number of dips and dressings. When making the paste, grilling the Lordong GAmehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12880164459353072801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271050145881464956.post-37977972009239832932017-05-15T11:00:00.000-07:002017-07-31T16:28:57.291-07:00Dinner, May 13, 2017My father's birthday marks the end of a rash of spring birthdays among our friends and family. Thinking of a warabi bracken dish he made while visiting us here years ago, I took the opportunity to cook something using warabi and a couple of other things he hopefully would like to eat. Then I realized I do not really know what he likes, other than miso soup, tofu, usuage, sashimi, pork, beef, and Lordong GAmehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12880164459353072801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271050145881464956.post-81608374698130036132017-04-21T17:00:00.000-07:002017-07-31T16:28:57.383-07:00Tom Cooks 20. Soondupu tofu stew and spinach namulThis is the best soondupu Tom has made so far. He even made the yangyeom seasoning mix for the soup. Incredibly, a small spinach side dish also appeared on the table.Before cooking, Tom showed me how much spinach he was going to use. While it seemed like as much as half a bunch to him, it was only half a bunch to me, and clearly not enough. But I kept my mouth shut, as Tom wouldn't have listened Lordong GAmehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12880164459353072801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271050145881464956.post-85294862825873579172017-04-15T22:20:00.000-07:002017-05-30T01:43:59.130-07:00Land O' Lake's Meyer Lemon Snack Cake
Meyer Lemon Snack Cake
This is a great morning snack cake! I love snack cakes because they have no or limited frosting and they are perfect with breakfast - you never feel like you are eating a heavy dessert. The tang of the lemon is a perfect way to start your morning. This recipe "only" uses less than a stick of butter so it isn't super rich. And because of that, you can sneak pieces Lordong GAmehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12880164459353072801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271050145881464956.post-61810987170109841792017-03-26T12:39:00.000-07:002017-05-30T01:44:38.306-07:00Starbucks Inspired Homemade Protein Bistro Snack Pack
Starbucks Copycat Protein Bistro Packs
You know those packaged Starbucks Bistro Protein Packs? I love to pick them up along with my "Tall, Decaf, Soy, No Foam Latte" (yes, a little high maintenance order there...but I can't have caffeine and I want as much soy milk as possible so no foam...but I digress). Anyway, the latte is already $3.75 and the protein pack "snack" adds another $5.25 to Lordong GAmehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12880164459353072801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5271050145881464956.post-32706632381688912362017-02-12T05:00:00.000-08:002017-07-31T16:28:57.281-07:00Okara-iritamago no okaka mazegohan / steamed rice with scrambled soybean pulp, egg and bonito flakesAn easy makeover of plain steamed rice into a tasty comfort meal. Scrambled eggs fluffed up with fiber-rich okara increase the overall volume of rice, so even one-third of the entire recipe is quite filling. Mild okara-egg is balanced with the strong taste and aroma of okaka or katsuobushi bonito flakes. Although forms are totally different, onigiri rice balls came to mind when I first tasted Lordong GAmehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12880164459353072801noreply@blogger.com0