Kabocha Purin Cake (Caramel Custard with Kabocha squash)
Kabocha purin is one of the most popular desserts in Japan, especially during the Autumn season. It is delicious as well as nutritious. It is widely served in cafes and restaurants as a snack or dessert. You can make this at home too. Kabocha squash is very sweet and it is a perfect addition to the cake. INGREDIENTS NEEDED: 350g mashed squash 4 eggs 1 egg yolk 200ml milk 130g sugar 250ml cream 1tsp rum Dash of cinnamon powder CARAMEL 100g sugar 20ml water PROCEDURE: Grease melted butter on the sides of an 18cm. round baking tin. Prepare the caramel. Combine the sugar and the water in a small pan. Warm it up until it starts to brown. When it…
EXPLORING THE POTTERY TOWN OF MASHIKO, JAPAN
If you are tired of living in the concrete jungles especially in Tokyo and Yokohama, you may head north not far away from the Kanto region. Try exploring Japan's lush countryside without traveling on the road for 24 hours. Just about 2 and a half-hour north of Tokyo, lies Mashiko town, located in the southeast corner of Tochigi Prefecture. This town is not heavily populated and it has spacious greenery that you cannot find in big cities of Japan. It is also known for its pottery called Mashiko yaki. POTTERY MAKING The town relies heavily on tourism from its ceramic crafts industry through the years but now, different products are starting to gain popularity such as strawberry production, coffee beans…
HOME MADE YOGURT FOR LARGE SERVINGS
Eating yogurt is an essential food item in everyone's diet as it's a great food for preventing digestive problems because of its protein, calcium, vitamins, and probiotics content. It is also believed to boost the immune system. Nowadays, it's expensive to buy yogurt because of its lesser contents when bought at the supermarket. A family of five cannot consume an adequate amount of yogurt in a 400g pint container. So the best way is to increase the yogurt's servings at home that can feed a family of five in 2-3 days servings. All you need is a yogurt maker machine, that automatically sets a warm temperature and timer. Then you need the following ingredients: INGREDIENTS NEEDED: 3 tablespoons plain yogurt…
KARAAGE (Japanese Deep Fried Chicken)
INTRODUCTION Karaage or Japanese fried chicken is one of the most popular foods in Japan. It is mostly seen at supermarket obentos, convenience store counters as a "grab and go" snack, or simply every child's favorite lunch box food during sports festivals and school educational trips. It can also be seen during street festivals as well and can be eaten as otsumami (everything you pick food paired with alcohol). The chicken tastes best if it is marinated for two hours to overnight so if you have any occasions to celebrate, plan ahead accordingly. INGREDIENTS: 500g. boneless, skin-on chicken thighs or breast (any cut of chicken will do) cut into 1 inch (2.5cm) pcs. 1 cup (160g) potato starch Canola oil…
TONKATSU Recipe (Breaded Pork Cutlets)
Tonkatsu is a popular and simple dish in Japan and you can find it mostly in packed meals in supermarkets and convenience stores. You can also order this menu in family-friendly restaurants throughout Japan where they are served with side dishes such as shredded cabbage, miso soup, tsukemono (pickled vegetables), and white rice. There are also varieties of Tonkatsu where they are served with miso sauce and Katsudon where it is served with soy sauce, mirin, sliced onions, and egg. You can cook Tonkatsu at home too by following this recipe. INGREDIENTS: 1/2 head cabbage (about 500g) 6pcs. 1/2 inches (1.25cm)thick boneless pork loin chops(125 to 175g each) Salt and black pepper for seasoning All-purpose flour for coating 3…
RAISING A CHILD WITH AUTISM (MY EXPERIENCE)
AUTISM Photo by Ksenia Makagonova on Unsplash It is not easy raising a child with Autism. Not many people today know about Autism and I think to those parents like me who are raising children with autism, the internet is their refuge. One of the most top searches in Google, Autism remains an unsolved mystery and to be honest, no medicine can cure it according to scientists and doctors. Autism is a spectrum where the severity of the symptoms and type differ from one individual to another. According to Wikipedia, the Autism spectrum encompasses a range of neurodevelopmental conditions, and individuals typically experience difficulties with social communication and interaction and may also exhibit restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or…
