Gobo to konnyaku no pirikara irini / spicy saute-simmered burdock root and konnyaku yam cake

A chunky kinpira -type dish full of fiber.  The contrast between firm gobo and chewy konnyaku makes this dish quite satisfying.  A great com...

Nasu no itameni / saute-simmered eggplant in broth

For me, creamy eggplant has a nostalgic flavor that brings back memories of the table at my grandmother's big old farmhouse. This is a l...

Tomorokoshi to retasu, sakura ebi no itamemono / sauteed corn, lettuce and sakura ebi dried shrimp

The sweetness of corn is brought out by sauteing and by the toasty, slightly salty taste of sakura ebi . Lettuce adds a nice crunch to this ...

Sakana no sotee, tomato to papurika no soosu-zoe / fish saute with tomato and red pepper sauce

Tomato, onion and red pepper combine to make a fruity sauce with slightly sweet and faintly sour notes. This sauce goes wonderfully well wit...