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Homemade Pickled Ginger (Gari)
Pantry Japanese

Homemade Pickled Ginger (Gari)

4.7

Prep
40 min
Cook
5 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Cut ginger into chunks.
  3. 3 Place in a bowl, sprinkle with sea salt, and stir to coat. Let stand for about 30 minutes, then transfer to a clean lidded jar.
  4. 4 Stir together rice vinegar and sugar in a saucepan until sugar has dissolved.
  5. 5 Bring to a boil, then pour the boiling liquid over ginger root pieces in the jar.
  6. 6 Allow the mixture to cool, then seal the jar. After a few minutes, the liquid may change to a slightly pinkish color; don't be alarmed. Store in the refrigerator for at least 1 week.
  7. 7 Cut pieces of ginger into paper-thin slices for serving.

By Phoena

Teriyaki Sauce and Marinade
Pantry Japanese

Teriyaki Sauce and Marinade

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring mirin to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 10 minutes. Pour in soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and sugar. Season with garlic, ginger, pepper flakes, and black pepper; simmer an additional 5 minutes. Store in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator.

By Celeste

Strawberry Vinegar
Pantry American

Strawberry Vinegar

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
4330 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat vinegar and sugar in a small saucepan to just below boiling. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
  2. 2 Place strawberries in a sterilized pint jar and lightly press with a muddler or the back of a spoon to release a bit of juice. Pour in vinegar and wipe the rim with a clean cloth. Seal and let sit in a cool, dark place until flavors develop, about 3 days. Shake jar gently once a day. Infuse longer for a more concentrated flavor.
  3. 3 Strain the infused vinegar into a sterile bottle or jar through a cheesecloth or coffee filter. Seal.

By France Cevallos

Orange Cumin Vinaigrette
Pantry American

Orange Cumin Vinaigrette

4.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place olive oil, rice wine vinegar, orange zest, orange juice, Dijon mustard, cumin, and red pepper flakes into a jar with a screw top; season with salt and black pepper.
  2. 2 Cover jar; shake vigorously to form a temporary emulsion, about 2 minutes.

By John Mitzewich

Sweet Chili Thai Sauce
Pantry Asian

Sweet Chili Thai Sauce

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Pour water and vinegar into a saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in sugar, ginger, chile pepper, ketchup, and garlic; simmer for 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Place cornstarch in a small bowl; mix in water until smooth. Whisk cornstarch mixture into chili sauce.
  4. 4 Remove the saucepan from the stove; let cool. Transfer to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate until needed.

By Tania Hobson

Cranberry Mustard Salad Dressing
Pantry American

Cranberry Mustard Salad Dressing

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place cranberry sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, black pepper, rice vinegar, and cider vinegar into a blender. Turn the blender on and process until smooth, about 30 seconds. Pour in walnut oil in a steady stream, then vegetable oil. Blend until the salad dressing is thick and creamy, about 1 minute.

By John Mitzewich

Teriyaki Marinade and Sauce
Pantry Asian

Teriyaki Marinade and Sauce

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 To make a marinade: Stir soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, brown sugar, sesame seeds, garlic, and ginger together in a bowl until well combined.
  2. 2 To make a sauce: Pour marinade mixture into a small saucepan and warm over medium-high heat. Whisk water and cornstarch together in a small bowl; add to marinade mixture. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer sauce, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 5 to 7 minutes.

By Matthew Broomhead

The Perfect Simplified Sushi Vinegar
Dinner Japanese

The Perfect Simplified Sushi Vinegar

4.9

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir together rice vinegar, sugar, salt, and lemon juice in a saucepan over low heat until sugar and salt dissolve; do not boil.
  2. 2 Remove from heat and allow to cool completely. Store in the refrigerator.

By TheEatertainmentcom

Sunomono (Japanese Cucumber Salad)
Salad Japanese

Sunomono (Japanese Cucumber Salad)

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Cut cucumbers in half lengthwise and scoop out any large seeds. Slice crosswise into very thin slices.
  3. 3 Place vinegar, sugar, ginger, and salt in a small bowl; mix well to combine. Add cucumber slices and stir to coat.

By CHRISTYJ

Mom's Sushi Rice
Dinner Japanese

Mom's Sushi Rice

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place rice into a large, deep bowl. Fill with cold water and rub rice together with hands until water turns milky white. Pour off cloudy water, being careful not to pour out rice. Repeat 3 or 4 times until you can see rice through 3 inches of water.
  2. 2 Drain rice in a fine strainer, then place into a saucepan along with konbu and 3 cups water. Allow to stand for 30 minutes. Stir together rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved in a small bowl; set aside.
  3. 3 Cover, and bring rice to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Scrape rice into a bowl; remove and discard konbu. Stir in vinegar mixture until well incorporated and no lumps of rice remain. Allow to cool at room temperature. For a shinier appearance, use an electric fan to cool rice rapidly.

By PUMPKINBIRD

Perfect Sushi Rice
Side Dish Japanese

Perfect Sushi Rice

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Rinse rice under cold water in a strainer until water runs clear.
  3. 3 Combine rice and water in a saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 12 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, until tender, 10 minutes more. The rice will continue to steam. Remove lid; let rice cool.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, combine rice wine vinegar, sugar, oil, and salt in a small saucepan over medium heat; cook until sugar has dissolved. Allow to cool.
  5. 5 Stir vinegar mixture into rice. It may look wet at first, but keep stirring; rice will dry as it cools.
  6. 6 Enjoy!

By LucyDelRey

Cucumber and Avocado Sushi
Appetizer Japanese

Cucumber and Avocado Sushi

4.5

Prep
35 min
Cook
25 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 2 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.
  3. 3 Use a sharp, wet knife to slice each roll into 6 pieces.

By Lexi S

Sunomono (Japanese Cucumber and Seafood Salad)
Lunch Japanese

Sunomono (Japanese Cucumber and Seafood Salad)

3.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Lay cucumber slices onto a large plate and sprinkle with salt on both sides. Set aside until water is drawn from the cucumbers, about 15 minutes. Brush salt from cucumbers and dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
  2. 2 Combine cucumbers, crab sticks, rice vinegar, and soy sauce in a glass bowl; toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 24 hours.
  3. 3 Divide cucumber salad onto four plates; sprinkle each portion with sesame seeds.

By xerxes2695

Authentic Japanese Scallop Soup with Ramen Noodles
Japanese

Authentic Japanese Scallop Soup with Ramen Noodles

4.1

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add ramen and cook, breaking up noodles as they soften, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 3 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water, and drain again. Divide noodles between two soup bowls.
  2. 2 While the ramen is cooking, bring 2 1/2 cups water to a boil in a separate pot. Stir in soy sauce, mirin, dashi powder, and rice vinegar. Reduce the heat to low and add mushrooms, green onions, and ginger; simmer until mushrooms are tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and cover to keep warm.
  3. 3 Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add scallops and cook until opaque in the middle and golden brown on the edges, about 2 minutes per side.
  4. 4 Pour 1/2 of the hot stock into each bowl over ramen, then top with scallops.

By Seth Kolloen

Japanese Cucumber Sunomono
Dinner Japanese

Japanese Cucumber Sunomono

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Peel 4 strips off each cucumber using a vegetable peeler, leaving some of the peel in place for a striped look. Slice off the ends and cut cucumbers in half lengthwise.
  2. 2 Slice cucumbers into very thin slices using a mandoline, or carefully with a knife. Place in a bowl and sprinkle with salt. Stir until well combined and set aside for 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, whisk sugar, ginger, vinegar, and soy sauce in a bowl until well combined.
  4. 4 Squeeze excess liquid out of cucumbers using your hands or a clean tea towel. Toss cucumbers with the dressing. Stir well and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour before serving.
  5. 5 Just before serving, sprinkle each portion with sesame seeds. Enjoy!

By ChefJackie

Steamed Clams in Butter and Sake
Dinner Japanese

Steamed Clams in Butter and Sake

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Scrub and rinse clams. Soak clams in a large bowl of cold water for 5 minutes. Drain thoroughly.
  2. 2 Heat a wok or large saucepan over high heat; quickly add sake, mirin and rice wine vinegar. Add clams; cover and cook until clams open, 3 to 4 minutes. Discard any clams that do not open.
  3. 3 Remove any scum that forms on the surface using a spoon or paper towel. Stir in butter, green onion, and soy sauce, tossing to coat clams until butter melts. Arrange clams on a serving plate; drizzle sauce over top. Serve immediately.

By Lilibeth Bernardino Hashimoto

Cream Cheese and Crab Sushi Rolls
Lunch Japanese

Cream Cheese and Crab Sushi Rolls

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Bring rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Stir in rice vinegar and salt. Allow to cool completely.
  3. 3 Lay out seaweed sheets. Moisten hands with water, then spread cooled rice evenly on each sheet, leaving a 1/2-inch gap along one edge, lengthwise. Arrange strips of cucumber, imitation crabmeat, and cream cheese on top of the rice in a straight line along the side opposite the gap. Roll up sushi from the toppings to the seaweed sheet's exposed end.
  4. 4 Using a sharp wet knife, slice each roll into 5 or 6 pieces. Serve with minced ginger on the side.

By Samantha