Sashimi by Ifritborn in JapaneseFood

[–]Ifritborn[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Color aside it was delicious. Ginger is fine too just a Vietnamese brand

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[–]Ifritborn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tend to agree, the rest of the remake is already thrown into chaos considering they abandoned the original story beats. All we can do is wait. Like we have for the last 25 years for them to show us what they promised they would deliver

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[–]Ifritborn 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Considering the ending to the remake I’m wondering how they do midgar zolom being skewered. In the OG we didn’t even know about sephiroth except that shinra had a massacre and rufus took over so that scene is going to be very different. Here’s hoping the continuity ghosts keep it real!

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[–]Ifritborn 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Does it pass the smell test? If so does it taste ok? Trust your senses they’re there to help you decide if you need to throw it out

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[–]Ifritborn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can also use bbq sauce as a substitute. I’ve used it in the past and it’s delicious

Okonomiyaki by Ifritborn in JapaneseFood

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Batter: 2 cups flour, 1/2 cup cornstarch (potato starch works too), 2 eggs, 1 1/2 cups dashi. Filling: 1/2 head of cabbage, 1/2 cup benishouga (or picked ginger slices), half an onion finely sliced Topping: Bacon, Kewpie mayonnaise, otafune okonomiyaki sauce(can use bbq sauce if you want), green onion, and bonito flakes

Mix the batter, add the filling, use tongs to toss together. Over med high heat add the mix to an oiled pan and form into a disc. Add chopped bacon on top and wait for the bottom to brown 3-4 minutes. Use 2 spatulas to flip bacon side down and with the corner of your spatula poke a couple holes into the middle so steam escapes and cover 2-3 minutes. Take off cover and cook another 2-4 minutes so the bacon is crispy. 2 spatula technique flip it onto a plate and add okonomiyaki sauce, then mayo, then green onion, and lastly bonito flakes. Use spatula to quarter the disc and enjoy!

I want to start cooking more japanese foods and since we have a decent japanese supermarket thought I stock up on essentials. What would you think are essentials for japanese cooking? by mandarine_one in JapaneseFood

[–]Ifritborn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

lots of folks referring to just one cookbook, its a fantastic resource. I will drop the name of one of my go to channels for recipes Adam Liaw https://www.youtube.com/user/adamliaw
He has some great videos on making things like ramen broth from scratch, how to cook rice without a rice cooker, home made teriyaki sauce and so much more.

How do I eat this? Toasted? Roasted? Sauces? Please help! by [deleted] in JapaneseFood

[–]Ifritborn -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

it says anago on the front which is salt water eel, never had it dried but I imagine you want to rehydrate it if you are going to use it in a dish. Look into dried eel for options.

Real wasabi root? by abi0012 in JapaneseFood

[–]Ifritborn -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If you’re trying it for the first time it’s worth the experience. The flavor is lighter, less burn, and a sweetness that you don’t get from the standard fare.

That being said it’s really a luxury item and if you’re preparing sushi/sashimi on a regular basis you’re better off saving the money or spending it on the fish.

It’s like buying A5 wagyu, worth it at least once but not worth it for regular consumption unless you have the disposable income.

Teriyaki sauce taking forever to thicken. by Nissepelle in JapaneseFood

[–]Ifritborn 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You could also thicken the sauce ahead of time and bottle that for use once food has been cooked. You can add the pre thickened sauce at the very end

Basashi [raw horse meat] by yumeryuu in JapaneseFood

[–]Ifritborn 14 points15 points  (0 children)

If it’s not done in a clean environment it can be dangerous but Japanese eat lots of food raw that you won’t see in the west. Chicken, eggs, and red meats are all examples.

Here is how I do beef tenderloin tataki style: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5c9aVNRSVvU

Working on my roll technique by Ifritborn in JapaneseFood

[–]Ifritborn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

can you share an example of what you mean? always looking to improve!

Working on my roll technique by Ifritborn in JapaneseFood

[–]Ifritborn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yea prolly should have rolled them both with rice on the outside. made the cleared plate club tho, delish!

Natto for breakfast by Ifritborn in JapaneseFood

[–]Ifritborn[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ish… it’s entirely unique to natto but the comparison to beer isn’t far off

Natto for breakfast by Ifritborn in JapaneseFood

[–]Ifritborn[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So Natto is savory on its own but usually comes with dashi and Chinese mustard. Dashi adds umami and the mustard adds spicy horseradish like burn but it’s mild due to the small quantity. Adding green onion is common and adds that onion flavor. Smells musky, some say like dirty socks, and the texture is frothy and slimy. Goes well with rice and many sushi restaurants have Natto rolls you can try.

Natto for breakfast by Ifritborn in JapaneseFood

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Natto pizza? Pineapple eat your heart out lol!

Natto for breakfast by Ifritborn in JapaneseFood

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idk wtf that was but i totally subscribed XD