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Auntie Aki's Sanbai Zuke

Crunchy and delicious Sanbai Zuke pickles. Auntie Aki has made this tsukemono for many years and we wanted to share this recipe with our customers. Try, and enjoy! 2 medium daikons (giant white radish) 1 small cabbage 4 small cucumbers...
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Dec 27, 2021  ·  1 min read  ·  0
Dec 27, 2021  ·  1 min read
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Sakura Zuke or Cherry Blossom Pickle

Ingredients: 1 bunch Hinona Kabu red turnips 1 tsp salt 3/4 cup rice vinegar 1/2 cup sugar Trim the top off the turnip to make a flat base. Place 2 pencils or other sticks on a cutting board to stop...
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Dec 27, 2021  ·  1 min read  ·  0
Dec 27, 2021  ·  1 min read
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Ponsu Sauce

This uncomplicated citrus flavored dipping sauce can be used for salads, tempura vegetables, shabu-shabu, yosenabe and mizutaki. 1/2 cup yuzu or lemon juice 1/2 cup soy sauce 6 tablespoons chicken broth or dashi 2 tablespoons mirin Combine all sauce ingredients....
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Dec 27, 2021  ·  1 min read  ·  0
Dec 27, 2021  ·  1 min read
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Okazu

This is a complete main dish to serve with rice and pickles. Here are a few kitchen garden recipes to add to your everyday menu. Vegetable Okazu Diced pork, beef or chicken (meat is used as flavoring and is optional)...
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Dec 27, 2021  ·  1 min read  ·  0
Dec 27, 2021  ·  1 min read
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Miso Su

This is a miso dressing or dipping sauce that may be used on fresh or blanched vegetables. Experiment with different vegetables such as green onions (try them blanched), any green beans, asparagus, snow peas, yu choy, kailaan, etc. 2 tablespoons...
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Dec 27, 2021  ·  1 min read  ·  0
Dec 27, 2021  ·  1 min read
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Kabocha (Japanese Pumpkin)

Kabocha can be easily prepared to fully enjoy the flavor and texture of the winter squash. It can be served hot or cold depending on the time of year. 1 kabocha Chicken broth or dashi 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar 1...
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Dec 27, 2021  ·  1 min read  ·  0
Dec 27, 2021  ·  1 min read
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Roasted Kabocha (Japanese Pumpkin)

This recipe is so simple and delicious you can hardly wait for next summer to grow more kabocha. 1/2-1 kabocha (depending on size of kabocha and servings needed> Olive Oil Salt Heat oven to 475°F. Cut kabocha in half and...
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Dec 27, 2021  ·  1 min read  ·  0
Dec 27, 2021  ·  1 min read
Auntie Betty's Takuan Tsukemono (Pickled Radish)

Auntie Betty's Takuan Tsukemono

Auntie Betty's takuan tsukemono is the best! The tsukemono is crunchy, salty, spicy, and sweet. Enjoy these pickles alone or along with your meal. 6 large Daikon (giant white radish) 1/3 cup salt 2 1/2 cups sugar 1/2 cup vinegar...
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Dec 27, 2021  ·  1 min read  ·  0
Dec 27, 2021  ·  1 min read
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Suzuke

Slice any one or two types of vegetables such as daikon radishes, red and small radishes, carrots, Japanese turnips, or just a red onion. Dress with Basic Su and serve in 1-2 hours. Keep leftovers marinated in the Basic Su...
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Dec 27, 2021  ·  1 min read  ·  1
Dec 27, 2021  ·  1 min read
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Toraji (Balloon Flowers)

Toraji, as it is known in Japan, is a plant with many names and uses. It's native to East Asia, and while it is commonly known as Doraji in Korea, it is known in the West as Balloon Flowers or Chinese...
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Dec 27, 2021  ·  2 min read  ·  0
Dec 27, 2021  ·  2 min read
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Shabu-Shabu

This is a hot-pot method of cooking derived from a Mongolian style. Shabu-shabu can be cooked at the stove or table using a cast iron pot or shabu-shabu ceramic pot. A favorite dish served during cold winter months. Enjoy cooking...
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Dec 27, 2021  ·  1 min read  ·  0
Dec 27, 2021  ·  1 min read
bitter melon egg and tofu

Bitter Melon with Egg and Tofu

This recipe was shared with us by Terry Tsurue Combs. She learned to make it from Okinawan friends when stationed in Okinawa. 4 bitter melons 4 eggs 4 tablespoons cooking oil 1/2 brick medium/firm tofu 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1/4...
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Edamame

Grow soybeans in your kitchen garden for the freshest snack. Edamame is a good choice as an appetizer too. Bite on the cooked pod and out pops the beans. Green, black or brown seeded soybeans Salt Water Wash fresh podded...
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Winter Melon Soup

A simple soup deliciously served during cold winter months. Winter melon is mild flavored with a crunchy melon texture. Winter Melon Diced beef, chicken or pork Mushrooms, water chestnuts, green onions, carrots, etc. Chicken broth Egg (optional) Seaweed (optional) Cut...
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Dec 27, 2021  ·  1 min read
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Sesame Seed Dressing for Steamed/Boiled Vegetables

This nutty sesame dressing will complement almost any vegetable. Try growing sesame seeds in your garden! A green vegetable such as spinach, watercress, komatsuna, misome, Chinese cabbage, green beans, etc. 2-4 tablespoons roasted and/or ground white, tan or black sesame...
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Dec 27, 2021  ·  1 min read  ·  0
Dec 27, 2021  ·  1 min read
Fall Stuffed Mushrooms

Fall Stuffed Mushrooms

1/3 Cups Cubed Butternut Squash 1/3 Cups Cubed Sweet Potato 1/3 Cups Red Onion 1/3 Cups Celery About a handful of chopped Parsley Fresh or dry Sage Rosemary fresh or dry Salt Olive oil for sautéing Black Pepper Curry Powder...
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Nov 15, 2021  ·  1 min read  ·  0
Nov 15, 2021  ·  1 min read
Preserving Your Tomatoes: Tomato Leather

Preserving Your Tomatoes: Tomato Leather

Do you have gobs and gobs of tomatoes and you’re not sure what to do with them? Your food storage shelves are already full of salsa and spaghetti sauce, now what? Tomato leather to the rescue! Tomato leather is basically...
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Sep 27, 2021  ·  1 min read  ·  0
Sep 27, 2021  ·  1 min read
Cowboy Caviar Salad with Quinoa

Cowboy Caviar Salad with Quinoa

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup of quinoa 2 cups of water Half of red onion diced 2 tomatoes diced Half of a jalapeno diced (optional) 1 green onion diced 1 large avocado diced 1 can or fresh kernel corn cooked 1 can...
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Sep 27, 2021  ·  1 min read  ·  0
Sep 27, 2021  ·  1 min read
Chia Seed Tortillas

Chia Seed Tortillas

1 cup of chia seed flour (blend well chia seeds dry in a blender, magic bullet or food processor) 1 cup of almond flour 1/2 cup of warm water 1 tsp of olive oil 1/2 tsp of salt Mix well...
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Sep 16, 2021  ·  1 min read  ·  0
Sep 16, 2021  ·  1 min read
Apple Bacon Butternut Squash Soup

Apple Bacon Butternut Squash Soup

As the cooler weather of fall approaches, there’s nothing like a warm and rich soup to heat you up. Squash is plentiful in the garden and using it in soup is a great way to enjoy this wonderful and healthy...
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Aug 10, 2021  ·  3 min read  ·  0
Aug 10, 2021  ·  3 min read
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