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Chef John's Shrimp Tempura
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 20 min
Instructions
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1
Gather all ingredients.
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2
Dry peeled and deveined shrimp on paper towels. Flip each shrimp over and make shallow cuts through to make sure they won't curl up when frying. Refrigerate until needed.
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3
Heat oil in a deep fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
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4
Combine self-rising flour, potato starch, salt, and cayenne in a bowl with a whisk. Add cold water and whisk until flour disappears and a crepe-like batter is achieved. Coat shrimp in batter.
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5
Fry shrimp in small batches, no more than 6 at a time, making sure they don't stick together, until golden brown and crisp, about 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
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6
Stir together dashi broth, mirin, soy sauce, and sugar for sauce. Grate daikon radish over. Taste and adjust as needed.
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Serve shrimp with dipping sauce.
Japanese-Style Deep-Fried Shrimp
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 25 min
Instructions
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1
Gather all ingredients.
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2
Place shrimp in a bowl and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
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3
Mix flour and paprika together in a shallow bowl. Place eggs in a second bowl and panko in a third bowl.
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4
Heat oil in a deep fryer or deep skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Dip each shrimp into flour mixture, then into egg, and finally into panko crumbs to coat.
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5
Fry a few shrimp at a time in the hot oil until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
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Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels before serving.
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Serve and enjoy!
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 35 min
Instructions
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1
Make the tempura: Beat eggs in a large bowl until frothy. Stir in 3/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons ice water, 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon flour, and salt until just incorporated; batter should still be very lumpy.
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2
Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Set a wire rack over several layers of paper towels.
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3
Dry sweet potato slices with paper towels. Dip three slices into batter, letting excess batter drip back into the bowl. Fry in the preheated oil until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Use a slotted spoon to transfer sweet potatoes to the wire rack. Repeat to dip and fry remaining sweet potatoes.
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4
Make the dipping sauce: Whisk rice wine and soy sauce together in a small bowl. Serve with tempura.
Sweet Teriyaki Beef Skewers
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 6 min
- Total
- 1461 min
Instructions
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1
Whisk brown sugar, soy sauce, pineapple juice, water, vegetable oil, and garlic together in a large bowl; drop beef slices into the mixture and stir to coat. Cover bowl with plastic wrap.
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2
Marinate beef in refrigerator for 24 hours.
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3
Remove beef from the marinade, shaking to remove any excess liquid. Discard marinade.
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4
Thread beef slices in a zig-zag onto the skewers.
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5
Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
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Cook skewers on preheated grill until the beef is cooked through, about 3 minutes per side.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 5 min
- Total
- 10 min
Instructions
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1
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Lightly oil a baking sheet.
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Arrange nori smooth-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly brush olive oil over nori; season with salt.
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Bake in the preheated oven until nori is dry and crispy, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 15 min
Instructions
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1
Gather all ingredients.
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2
Combine water and dashi granules in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil.
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3
Reduce heat to medium and whisk in miso paste.
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4
Stir in tofu.
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5
Separate the layers of green onions, and add them to the soup. Simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes before serving.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 55 min
Instructions
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1
In a bowl, mix the mirin, garlic, soy sauce, monosodium glutamate, and sugar; stir to dissolve the sugar. Place the beef and green onions into the marinade, stir to coat with marinade, and allow to stand for 30 minutes. Soak bamboo skewers in water.
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2
Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
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Roll a slice of thin beef around a piece of green onion; skewer the roll with 2 bamboo skewers, place about 1/2 inch apart. Repeat twice more, placing 3 beef rolls onto the 2 skewers. Repeat with remaining beef, green onion, and skewers until all the beef is rolled up. Place skewers onto a broiling pan. Discard used marinade.
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4
Broil until browned on both sides, about 3 to 3 1/2 minutes per side.
Cucumber and Avocado Sushi
- Prep
- 35 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Total
- 65 min
Instructions
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1
Combine water and rice in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer until rice is tender and water has been absorbed, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat, stir in vinegar and salt, and set aside to cool for at least 5 minutes.
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Cover a bamboo sushi mat with plastic wrap to keep rice from sticking. Place one nori sheet over the plastic. Spread rice evenly onto nori sheet, leaving about a 1/2 inch uncovered at the bottom. Arrange cucumber and avocado across the center of the rice. Lift the mat, roll over cucumber and avocado once, and press down. Unroll, then roll again towards the uncovered end of the nori to make a long roll. Seal roll with a little water if necessary. Repeat to make remaining rolls.
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Use a sharp, wet knife to slice each roll into 6 pieces.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 45 min
Instructions
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1
Place eggs in a saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 15 minutes. Remove eggs from hot water, cool under cold running water, and peel.
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Place sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat; cook and stir until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Remove to cool on a paper towel-lined plate.
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3
Cut each egg in half lengthwise; place egg yolks into a food processor with mayonnaise, soy sauce, wasabi paste, and rice vinegar. Process until smooth; add bread crumbs and green onion to yolk mixture and pulse just enough to mix evenly.
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Arrange egg white halves on a serving platter; spoon yolk mixture into whites. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
Broiled Mochi with Nori Seaweed
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 5 min
- Total
- 15 min
Instructions
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1
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (275 degrees C).
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Dip mochi into soy sauce, then place onto a baking sheet.
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Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, about 5 minutes.
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Meanwhile, cut nori into eight strips. Heat strips in a large skillet over medium heat until warm, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat.
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Wrap a nori strip around each mochi. Serve warm.
Yummylicious Japanese Beef Croquettes
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 45 min
- Total
- 60 min
Instructions
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1
Add potatoes to a large pot of salted water and bring to a boil; cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and pour potatoes into a large bowl. Stir in butter and mash with a fork or potato masher. Set aside.
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Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onions and cook until soft. Stir in beef and soy sauce. Cook, stirring continuously, until beef is browned and all the liquid is evaporated. Combine beef and onions with potatoes, and stir well.
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Heat 1/2 cup oil in a deep skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
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Shape potato and beef mixture into 10 similarly sized balls, then flatten into patties. Dredge patties in flour, then dip in egg, and coat with panko bread crumbs. Carefully place patties into oil and fry until golden brown on each side.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- Total
- 10 min
Instructions
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1
Combine olive oil, sesame seeds, wasabi, and black pepper in a bowl. Add tuna and toss until evenly coated. Adjust seasoning as desired with additional wasabi powder or black pepper. Serve on sliced French bread.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 30 min
Instructions
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1
In a large bowl, mix chicken, cabbage, carrots, green onions, green beans, green bell pepper, and zucchini. In a separate bowl, beat together eggs, flour, chicken stock, and soy sauce. Pour batter over chicken mixture and toss to thoroughly coat.
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Mix vegetable oil and sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Scoop about 1/4 cup batter into skillet, enough to make a 2 1/2 inch circle. Cover and cook 4 minutes, or until the bottom is golden brown. Flip and continue cooking 4 minutes, or until cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
Crispy Rice Sushi Bites (Copycat Nobu Recipe)
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 5 min
- Total
- 45 min
Instructions
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1
Tightly pack the sushi rice into a square 8x8-inch cake pan lined with plastic wrap. Chill for 2 to 3 hours in the refrigerator or 30 minutes in the freezer.
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Heat 1/2 cup oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cut the rice into thick, rectangular shapes, about 2 to 3 inches in length and 1 inch in width. Carefully move the pieces to the hot oil and fry until they reach a deep golden brown color, 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels.
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Combine diced tuna with mayonnaise, Sriracha, soy sauce, sesame oil, and lime juice in a medium bowl until thoroughly mixed.
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To assemble, place fried sushi rice on a serving platter. Top with 1 to 2 tablespoons of the spicy tuna mixture. Layer a few slices of avocado on top of each piece. Garnish with a thin drizzle of Sriracha, a jalapeño slice, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- Total
- 5 min
Instructions
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1
Mash bananas and peanut butter together in a bowl until desired consistency is reached; stir in chia seeds. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
Lemon-Poppy Seed Fruit Dip
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- Total
- 5 min
Instructions
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1
Combine sour cream, lemonade concentrate, poppy seeds, and salt in a bowl; mix to combine. Garnish with lemon slice.
Pumpkin Dip with Cream Cheese
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- Total
- 5 min
Instructions
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1
Beat cream cheese and brown sugar together in a bowl using a mixer until light and fluffy. Add pumpkin, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice and beat on medium speed until well blended. Chill until serving.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- Total
- 5 min
Instructions
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1
Beat cream cheese, brown sugar, and cinnamon with an electric mixer on high until fluffy. Stir in raisins and chopped toasted walnuts.
Cinnamon and Sugar Popped Sorghum
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 1 min
- Total
- 6 min
Instructions
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Pour sorghum into a small brown paper bag and fold shut. Microwave on High until the majority of sorghum is popped, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Transfer popped sorghum into a bowl and drizzle with canola oil; sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon. Toss to coat.
Chocolate Almond Ricotta Dip
- Prep
- Cook
- Total
- 7 min
Instructions
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1
Combine ricotta, cocoa powder, honey, and almond extract in a bowl. Mix with electric hand mixer or whisk until thoroughly blended, about 2 minutes. Transfer mixture to a serving bowl. Top with mini chocolate chips and almonds.
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Serve with Snack Factory® Original Pretzel Crisps®.
- Prep
- Cook
- 8 min
- Total
- 8 min
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Arrange walnuts on a cookie sheet in a single layer. Bake 8 to 10 minutes, checking frequently.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 4 min
- Total
- 9 min
Instructions
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1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
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Arrange potato chips in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet; top with 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, dried basil, and garlic.
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Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and chips are just starting to brown around the edges, about 4 minutes. Top chips with remaining Parmesan cheese and fresh basil. Drizzle olive oil over cheese layer. Cool and transfer to a serving bowl.
Bacon Avocado Cream Cheese Dip
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- Total
- 10 min
Instructions
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1
Mix cream cheese, salsa, bacon, green onions, salt, and pepper in a bowl; top with avocado cubes.
Healthier Brownie Batter Dip
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- Total
- 10 min
Instructions
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1
Combine pinto beans, cocoa powder, cashews, honey, and brown sugar in a high-powered blender; pulse until crumbly. Add almond milk and blend until dip is smooth. Transfer dip to a bowl and sprinkle with chocolate chips.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- Total
- 10 min
Instructions
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1
Thread ingredients onto toothpicks in the following order: salami roll, mozzarella cube, olive, tomato half, artichoke heart, and basil leaf. Arrange toothpicks on a serving platter and drizzle olive oil over top.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- Total
- 10 min
Instructions
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1
Grind almonds into small pieces using a mortar and pestle. Add sesame seeds, red chile powder, turmeric, onion salt, celery salt, cumin seeds, coriander, and cayenne; mix well.
Radish Cream Cheese Spread
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- Total
- 10 min
Instructions
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1
Combine cream cheese and milk in a bowl and stir until smooth. Mix in radishes and dill.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- Total
- 10 min
Instructions
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Place 1 feta cheese cube on 1 watermelon cube; secure with a toothpick. Repeat with remaining feta and watermelon cubes. Sprinkle with mint.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- Total
- 10 min
Instructions
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1
Combine beets, chickpeas, lemon juice, tahini, garlic, salt, and cumin in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until pureed. Pour reserved chickpea liquid in slowly, with the processor running, until hummus is smooth and desired consistency is achieved.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- Total
- 10 min
Instructions
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1
Combine cashews and garlic in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Add carrots, lemon juice, tamari, parsley, and mayonnaise; process until smooth. Season with salt.