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Recipe • Hijiki Salad (ひじきの煮物)

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This dish, Hijiki no Nimono (ひじきの煮物) is often referred to as hijiki salad, but it is not exactly a salad. Besides usually served chilled, it's more like a Japanese side dish that is served with teishoku (Japanese set meal). So what is hijiki? It's a brown sea vegetables, rich in dietary fibre and essential minerals such as calcium, iron, and magnesium.  (Source) My boys & I love this appetizer and I usually cook in a reasonable quantity with extras to keep in the freezer. Yep, freezer. It thaws really quickly, making it a great dish to add to lunchboxes! (Note 1) (╹◡╹)♡ If you tried any recipes on my humble blog and would like to share on your blog or any other social media platforms, please copy and include the URL so it'll link back to me. Kindly do not claim recipe as your own. Thank you! Ingredients: 2 TBS Oil 10g Dried Hijiki  OR 4 TBS pre-washed Hijiki 50g Carrot, julienned 80g Lotus Root, cut into strips 4 pcs Sweet Beancurd skin (aburaage/油揚げ...

Recipe • Soba Salad with Miso Vinaigrette

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Today's recipe of Soba Salad with Miso Vinaigrette is really easy. The dressing can be made in advance to save time if you're packing it in a lunchbox. :) Salad ingredients can be altered to your preference too, add on grilled salmon or chicken for a more flavorful and substantial meal! (╹◡╹)♡ If you tried any recipes on my humble blog and would like to share on your blog or any other social media platforms, please copy and include the URL so it'll link back to me. Kindly do not claim recipe as your own. Thank you! Ingredients: Hakubaku Organic Soba Salad leaves of your choice Brown Swiss Mushrooms, sliced Red Tomato, wedged Garlic clove, chopped Miso Vinaigrette (Amount sufficient for 3-4 servings) 1 heap teaspoon of Miso (I used Awase/Mix Miso) 2 TBS White Rice Vinegar 2 TBS Olive Oil 1 TBS Mirin (optional) 3/4 tsp Honey Pinch of Sugar and Salt White Sesame Seeds, toasted Method: •Combine all the ingredients for miso vinaigrette and whisk to emul...

Recipe • Tom Yum Grilled Chicken

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I just got myself an Airfryer and have been experimenting with some recipes. This Tom Yum Grilled Chicken is my trial recipe which worked! It's so easy to make and perfect for salad or as a sandwich filling. Plus point is, the airfryer doesn't dry out the chicken breast meat. I'm definitely gonna cook a bigger portion the next round ✌️ Edited Recipe , using 2 Chicken Thighs.  The flavor is not over powering, even 2yo Mini K had some for dinner! 😋 Ingredient: 2 Large Chicken Thighs, Boneless Seasoning: 1cube Knorr Tom Yum stock cube 1tsp Sugar 1tsp Garlic powder 1tsp Light Soy Sauce 4tsp Sake 4tsp Mirin Dashes of Black Pepper 1TBS Cornflour Method: •Wash & pat dry chicken thighs, make some slits on the flesh with a knife. •Mash a cube of Knorr Tom Yum stock cube & add in all the seasonings, except Cornflour. Mix well. •Add in cornflour to form a liquid paste. •Rub the seasoning paste all over the chicken ...