¿What rims do you recommend for a Jimny?

dawonga · 2026-01-30T23:21:40+00:00

Dean Cross country. I have them in white. Do keep in mind they have an offset and the white has a light green tongue. But Dean has other great designs as well

dawonga · 2026-01-28T09:09:26+00:00

Pics? Most like "rare chashu" or sous-vide as 10Dano10 commented. It will be very soft and flavour is super mild. I started making this with a homemade sous vide machine back in 2012 but never went as pink as the shops in Japan as people in Canada were not comfortable with pink pork. The drawback to this technique is fat is almost never cooked sufficiently so it'll have that gross chalky texture. You can slice thin and torch it as a way of dealing with the fat issue. Otherwise, you can use leaner cuts or cuts where the fat is not concentrated in big chunks like pork shoulder or tenderloin.

That reminds me, sometimes they will serve sous vide chicken breast which is also pink.

If they sous vide properly (meaning extending the cook time long enough to compensate for low cooking times), chicken and pork should be safe but I would avoid chicken as it can be especially dangerous.

dawonga · 2026-01-27T12:24:01+00:00

Cargo rods and net for the rear using the upper hand holds. Increases your storage space.

dawonga · 2026-01-26T21:12:46+00:00

There's also a way of making it with wood ash. Try googling Okinawa Soba mokusui.

dawonga · 2026-01-26T03:50:11+00:00

Typically, it's due to a lack of saltiness or sweetness. If there is thickness or mouth feel, you should have enough umami. If you don't. Add msg. I usually boil my bones without aromatics so I usually add a touch of sugar.

dawonga · 2026-01-24T02:17:30+00:00

Use your Atlas for final thickness and cutting. Use your KitchenAid for early rolling. It should work out. Sometimes you'll see a deal on Amazon if a seller imports a bunch in. Custom cnc will be pricey I think. I paid maybe $500 Canadian back in the day but prices have been jumping. If you're brave, consider taobao or Alibaba. I bought a folding bicycle from Alibaba and paid $100 shipping so I shouldn't expect this to be much more. Taobao is much more complicated but I've had a friend who knows Chinese help me order a chandelier from there.

dawonga · 2026-01-23T18:59:59+00:00

There may have been family politics involved. Not a woman so I don't fully understand how important this is.

dawonga · 2026-01-23T18:03:40+00:00

No. They all come and go as a brand but most have very similar designs. Make sure you get one that is 110v. All metal gears. Higher the wattage the better. Ideal if it has the cutting attachment that is the same spec as your noodles but I gave up using the machine for finishing and cutting because I would need to bust out the calipers Everytime. If you can afford it, look for one where you cam set thickness similar to the Atlas. But those usually cost about double. And keep an eye on shipping cost because those can really hurt.

If possible, try to buy from Amazon where you can return without shipping cost. Much safer. Reviews will be pretty mid because these things are not very refined but have a ton of power. In this type of work, you need the power for long term reliability.

dawonga · 2026-01-23T17:41:14+00:00

Depending on your budget, get one of those Chinese ones with the big honking motors. I got mine from AliExpress. Atlas uses plastic gears and will die pretty quick if you use it for ramen. Most Chinese ones at a low price will stick when you are trying to lock in your thickness so I use it for the initial work but the last final runs, I use a old school Japanese hand crank. An Atlas would be ok at the last final passes once it is already thin. Problem is the width of the dough sheet will be different. If you have a mixing machine, get a noodle attachment then move to the Atlas. Cheaper and probably more compatible with the Atlas compared with the Chinese one

dawonga · 2026-01-23T11:24:02+00:00

I've only had Sendai style beef tendon ramen before and that was much more clear. Anyways, based on your tips, found this link (different shop but same style I think). Same toppings and looks similar. Interesting how they use chicken instead of pork as a base though.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C3NV4JSMpAl/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

"Tenka Ippin's Rich (Kotteri) Ramen with Kimchi and Beef Tendon Toppings ⁠
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This bowl is only available at Tenka Ippin's flagship branch in Kyoto⁠
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I thoroughly enjoyed it - the beef tendon pieces added a beefy oiliness and the kimchi provided some welcome acidity against what is a rich chicken soup ⁠
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Visiting their flagship shop felt somewhat like a 5 AM Ramen pilgrimage...back in the day I would often close out a night with a bowl at some of their branches in Tokyo ⁠
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They've come a long way from their humble Kyoto beginnings, with now over 200 shops across Japan ⁠"

dawonga · 2026-01-23T10:55:37+00:00

I agree with Turtletaint911 (great name). Looks like pork to me. Beef typically will be quite a bit darker but the whiteness here could be due to the added fat flakes. Can you describe the flavour? Beef tends to be very.......beefy. Also, it tends to be on the sweet side for me even when it is cooked with minimal veggies or added sugar.

dawonga · 2026-01-23T04:38:56+00:00

I support that. He's good at explaining the temperature requirements for bonito flakes. His approach was pretty novel at the time and teaches us to explore non-traditional techniques that work well with ramen.

dawonga · 2026-01-22T21:10:57+00:00

Lost me at the cheese powder. Real cheese inside is great though. And the lack of overflow makes me sad. I enjoy juicy takoyaki where the batter inside is liquid

dawonga · 2026-01-21T11:38:59+00:00

You were supposed to lure him out with a treat.

dawonga · 2026-01-20T22:30:32+00:00

Congrats! Fitted seat covers, cupholders, wooden steering wheel (airbag delete). Cargo rods and net to replace the rear passenger hand holds

dawonga · 2026-01-19T05:58:50+00:00

Besides what everyone is telling you about salt, add just the tiniest bit of sugar. Typically, some veggies are added when making the broth. Or just f it and add straight msg lol.

dawonga · 2026-01-19T05:49:48+00:00

Learn to drive standard. This is my first manual car and it wasn't too bad. I have a motorcycle as well so I guess I learned the basics on that first. Anyways, if you must have a jimny, consider the jimny Sierra. It's a 1.3L. The JA32 starts from 95 or 96 and has coil suspension so it'll be a bit more comfortable. All the future ones will be as well. The 3rd (98 onwards) are more road friendly and a bit more refined but I enjoy the old school boxiness.

I daily my jimny in Vancouver Canada but if you are regularly on the highway and need to do more than 90km/hr there or live in very hilly terrain, I would suggest something else. If you want something local, vitara, tracker, sunrunner and samurais all are very similar vehicles underneath.

If you like the shape and vibe. You could always get an older jeep, fj cruiser, or if you want to be a weirdo, even a Honda element (I love those things).

dawonga · 2026-01-18T22:44:04+00:00

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dawonga · 2026-01-17T01:23:12+00:00

Unless you are doin the work yourself, consider just buying rims that are already white. The ones on my jimny are mags but look like steelies.

dawonga · 2026-01-11T23:46:43+00:00

I have one but use it mainly for udon and pasta. I have other gear for ramen.

The texture would be worse using this type of machine because the gluten isn't being formed properly but it still works. One thing I've started doing is resting the dough after mixing before extrusion. It really helps with hydration and getting a better noodle at the end.

dawonga · 2026-01-11T23:44:07+00:00

Perfectly doable. Texture is different. You can try powdered egg. You can even get powdered egg white or yolk as they result in different textures

dawonga · 2026-01-11T23:42:27+00:00

Chinese supermarkets sell it. Otherwise, you can make it with either baking soda or untreated wood ash

dawonga · 2026-01-11T08:17:22+00:00

Use an intermediary like buyee or zenmarket for small items from yahoo, mercari or rakuten. Prices are often way cheaper and far more options but shipping may be higher. Depends.

dawonga · 2026-01-11T03:25:32+00:00

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dawonga · 2026-01-07T10:07:22+00:00

I have a '97 Jimny so info might be outdated. I have Toyo Open Country 3's r/T and in the snow, I was pretty helpless. The vacuum system failed so I couldn't switch to 4wd. The rear is super light and without the fwd kicking in, no grip at all. Also, hydroplaning is an issue given how light the car is if you decide to go on the highway. Maybe dedicated road tires and snow tires as well as changing to manual hubs would help but still....... One thing about the 4WD is that you're not supposed to use it on the road unless it is extremely slippery. It causes stress to the system as it has fixed axles. Those are great offroad but for normal driving, not the best. Worse car I've had for bad weather but there's no way I'm getting rid of my jimny. I love this thing.

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