Comments for Japan Food Addict

Comment on Boiled Chicken & Lotus Root by Maria Tanimoto

Maria Tanimoto — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 09:38:47 +0000

wow this is easy to prepare.. thanks for sharing

Comment on Grilled Pork with Miso Sauce by Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:22:22 +0000

Was i supposed to put 2tsp sugar twice?

Comment on Chawanmushi by Tess

Tess — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 16:04:11 +0000

I made this recently with a few cooked soy beans thrown it each cup instead of the ginko nut. No lily bulbs in my area but still turned out OK :)

Comment on Okonomiyaki by Tess

Tess — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 15:57:22 +0000

I made okonomiyaki yesterday and it was great! I added soba noodles since I like Hiroshima style, but otherwise followed your great recipe. Thanks for sharing! Your site is my favorite!!

Comment on Chikuzen Ni by Tess

Tess — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 15:48:37 +0000

Thanks for adding the pictures. Yummy! Worth a 1000 words :)

Comment on Chicken Teriyaki by Taylor

Taylor — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 23:25:06 +0000

I may be young, but i plan to go to Japan when i’m older. I have already learned some japanese, Japan has been an obsession i have had since i was about 9. I hope i am saying this right but, konichiwa, kare wa Taylor imasu. Itadakimasu!
Thanks so much for this website, now i can enjoy the things i love the most at home! May i suggest hibachi chicken and shrimp? (my favorite Japanese dish)

Comment on Mizore Nabe by Mai

Mai — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 09:58:49 +0000

Thanks Jaime! Please try my ozouni recipe as well! :) Ozouni

Comment on Chicken Breast Stir-fry with Vegetables by Ani

Ani — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 22:31:45 +0000

excellent home-style recipe!! I used frozen stirfry mix veggies to cut down on time and this made a very tasty, quick weeknight supper. Love your site!

Comment on Miso Soup with Potato by Jane

Jane — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 02:38:18 +0000

I added more potatoes and some mushrooms…delicious!! Thank you! : )

Comment on Chikuzen Ni by Yoshimi

Yoshimi — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 16:34:01 +0000

This dish is awesome! I made for my guest today & they love it =D Thank you for sharing.

Comment on Sprouts, Chives, & Egg Stir-Fry by Lisa Pepper

Lisa Pepper — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:08:08 +0000

I have looked for this recipe for over 10 yrs. Thank you so much! I was never sure on the seasonings

Comment on Curry Pan by Midknight

Midknight — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 01:39:40 +0000

Is there a particular kind of pancake mix you recommend?

Comment on Fried Rice by Ryafica

Ryafica — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 10:54:39 +0000

It’s awesome. I’ve been looking for Japanese fried rice recipes around the web and I found it on your blog. Thanks for the recipe it’s really help, and this dish is absolutely yummy :)

Comment on Yasai Yaki Udon (Vegetable Stir-fry Udon) by Steve

Steve — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 00:57:22 +0000

Good recipe by the way. I was looking to recreate a simple fry udon dish I ate regularly in Tokyo. This is it sans the mixed seafood that was included in the Tokyo dish. The okonomiyaki sauce seems to be the missing ingredient.

Comment on Yasai Yaki Udon (Vegetable Stir-fry Udon) by Steve

Steve — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 00:54:25 +0000

To calculate calories and nutritional information take the information from the label of each of the ingredients, divide or multiple depending on the serving size on the label and the recipe size, and add them. The total should be divide by the number of servings the recipe supplies.
It is a little work but only needs to be done once.

Comment on Butaniku Cheese Roll by pauline

pauline — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:11:43 +0000

May i ask what part of pork did u use? Is it bacon or something else?

Comment on Grilled Pork with Miso Sauce by Marika

Marika — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 02:19:49 +0000

This was so awesome!:)
日本からアメリカに１年間留学してます！今日、ホストママと一緒に作りました！こんなに簡単に日本食が作れるなんて知りませんでした！感激です♥笑

Comment on Grilled Pork with Miso Sauce by Carla

Carla — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 02:16:42 +0000

This was delicious!

Comment on Chicken Karaage by Midori

Midori — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 20:06:03 +0000

Is the thigh boneless?

Comment on Gyoza Soup (Dumpling Soup) by Anne

Anne — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:29:04 +0000

is Sake Necessary?

Comment on Nikumiso by Mathilda Cuisine

Mathilda Cuisine — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 23:39:53 +0000

Dear Mai, I was looking for a seasonal japanese equivalent to Sauce Bolognaise, that’s just perfect ! Thank you so much

Comment on Simple Grilled Chicken by Taylor

Taylor — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 18:44:01 +0000

Hello Mai, i am in love with Japanese food, and everything about Japan!! i love this website, and i cant wait to try all of these amazing foods!! thank you so much!

Comment on Croquette by RAVINDRA SINGH

RAVINDRA SINGH — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 10:39:34 +0000

VERY NICE

Comment on Salmon Cream Pasta by Patricio

Patricio — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 02:10:12 +0000

Hello Mai.
I have done a lot of your recipes. This recipes are great.
I really enjoy japanese coucine. I was in Japan two years ago for a few days and I was amazed about your country.
One of my dreams is go back to Japan and travel all along, learning more of your wonderfull culture and country.
My best wishes from Argentina.

Comment on Gyudon (Beef Bowl) by Doug

Doug — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 18:30:54 +0000

I’m making this with high school students. The school won’t allow sake. Even for cooking. Can I use something else in it’s place?

Comment on Chicken & Shrimp Stir-Fry w/ Ketchup Sauce by Ani

Ani — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 16:41:02 +0000

Katakuriko is called potato starch flour in the west. Usually found in the baking aisle next to the corn starch in most major supermarkets. Love the website!

Comment on Ebi Mayo by kathleen

kathleen — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 22:06:35 +0000

had this dish in hawaii w/ fish roe it was also spicy

Comment on Bulgogi by sangeeta

sangeeta — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 04:54:47 +0000

just made this – best dish i’ve made yet! Thanks!!

Comment on Nikumiso by Ansi

Ansi — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 13:57:23 +0000

Thank you for all your receipes, Mai. We really love your food here, greetings from Germany!

Comment on Mitarashi Dango by Mike

Mike — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 02:33:16 +0000

Dottie, you should not boil them that long. Heat the water until it comes to a rapid boil then put the dango in there (all at the same time). You should boil them until they float plus another 2 or 3 minutes max.

Comment on Beef and Bok Choy Stir-fry by Emi

Emi — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 02:39:23 +0000

Yum! I didn’t have oyster sauce in the house so I substituted mirin mixed with teriyaki sauce and a dash of worcester sauce.

Comment on Gyudon (Beef Bowl) by Paul

Paul — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 01:30:07 +0000

Hello Mai,
I was wondering if you meant tablespoons (tbs) and not teaspoon (tsp). They quite a big difference in size. Thank you. I used to live in Kobe and went to Kyoto once and really liked it.

Comment on Omurice by Kaede

Kaede — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 12:56:07 +0000

The rice we use is cooked right?

Comment on Beef Fried Rice by nn

nn — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:35:53 +0000

christy, you added your post a while back, but you can buy that sauce in stores. i found it at a harveys supermarket, but it can probably be found at walmart too. its called yum yum sauce, and it is indeed yummy yummy :)) hope that helps

Comment on Katsudon by Toby

Toby — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:01:29 +0000

Tried this recipe tonight and it was great. Thanks for sharing these fabulous recipes Mai. So simple, and quick, but always great results!

Comment on Gyoza by Mai

Mai — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 23:04:53 +0000

Annetta, Butter yaki means to grill with butter. When I make butter yaki, I don’t like t use too much butter, so I use vegetable oil or olive oil to grill the fish and then add little bit pf butter for the flavor and add some soy sauce or ponzu and salt and pepper. I think there are many ways to cook for butter yaki style.

Comment on Omurice by Mai

Mai — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 23:03:29 +0000

Your Japanese is excellent! I’m so happy to receive comments from a foreigner! I’m glad you and your friends like Omuraisu. ketchup is the basic sauce for the omuraice but we use cream sauce, tomato sauce, curry and creat new style omuraisu. I will try to make more kinds next time. And as for your Japanese, other way to cook is 他の料理法. not 外の料理方;)

Comment on Sweet & Sour Meatballs by Mai

Mai — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 23:02:26 +0000

Susan, that was steamed rice, cabbage with sesame dressing and scrambled eggs.

Comment on Soba (Hot) by Mai

Mai — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 23:02:00 +0000

Nha, I love tsukemen too! I will think about making a recipe! Thanks for your idea.

Comment on Mitarashi Dango by Mai

Mai — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 23:01:07 +0000

Dottie, Probably there are too many dango boiling in not enough hot water and water temperature wasn’t hot enough. Can you try to use a bigger pot or less dango?

Comment on Japanese Potato Salad by Mai

Mai — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 22:58:25 +0000

Annee, I have never had the bonito potato salad. but bonito is good much with soy sauce. I think it would be good mix with mushed potato with soy sauced bonito.

Comment on Tingyao Rosu by Mai

Mai — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 20:44:28 +0000

Hanako, you can find katakuriko and chicken soup powder on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Pacific-Rim-Gourmet-Welpac-Katakuriko/dp/B00011EXI8/ref=as_li_wdgt_js_ex?&linkCode=wey&tag=japfooadd-20
http://www.amazon.com/Lee-Kum-Kee-Chicken-Bouillon/dp/B001X7G5LM/ref=as_li_wdgt_js_ex?&linkCode=wey&tag=japfooadd-20

Comment on Simple Hourensou Salad (Spinach Salad) by Mai

Mai — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 20:32:58 +0000

Ariel, it sounds like Sunomono, which is vinegar salad. Mix vinegar, soy sauce, sugar for the dressing, then add vegetables. Cucumber is the most common vegetable to use.

Comment on Beef Fried Rice by Mai

Mai — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 20:29:53 +0000

Hi Vanessa,
Mirin is a rice wine like sake, but with a lot of sugar (40-50%) and lower alcohol. There’s no substitute that I use, but it’s easily found in Asian grocery stores or online.

Comment on Beef Fried Rice by Vanessa

Vanessa — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:19:47 +0000

konnichiwa.. i so love japan.. and i’m learning japanese now and the characters.. can i ask you mai.. what is mirin? is there any substitute for this spices? i am from the philippines.. arigato

Comment on Sweet & Sour Meatballs by tamkells

tamkells — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 04:28:45 +0000

Have made this many times and always delicious. I serve with steamed rice and it makes a great quick mid-week meal.

Comment on Oyakodon by Jane

Jane — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 03:02:30 +0000

This turned out SO good!! I’m really glad that I found this site and am excited to try more of your recipes. Thank you for sharing!! : )

Comment on Sukiyaki Beef Udon by Alex

Alex — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 22:13:05 +0000

The soup is really tasty.

It’s too bad I kind of over-cooked my beef. But hey, I’m still a newbie.

Comment on Simple Hourensou Salad (Spinach Salad) by Ariel

Ariel — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 09:00:23 +0000

Hi, I had a japanese friend years ago who made a salad with seaweed and( dried) little fish.I don’t remember any other ingredient but she made it often. Do you know what it could be?

Comment on Chicken Karaage by Nha

Nha — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 08:24:51 +0000

I made this for tonight dinner. It was yummy! =)