Friday November 27, 2009

Hoshigaki are Japanese dried
persimmons which are consumed as traditional confections. When astringent persimmons are dried, they become sweet hoshigaki. Making hoshigaki is a fall tradition in my house, and lots of persimmons are hung outside under the roof like curtains. A piece of hoshigaki makes a great tea-time treat.
What are Hoshigaki?
Japanese Sweets
Japanese Fruits
Photo © Setsuko Yoshizuka, licensed to About.com
Wednesday November 25, 2009

After the Thanksgiving feast, do you plan to cook with leftovers? How about cooking Japanese dishes using turkey leftovers? Some of my recommendations are fried rice, spring rolls, and mixed rice. Check out more leftover turkey cooking ideas.
Leftover Turkey Recipes
Fried Rice Photo © Setsuko Yoshizuka, licensed to About.com, Inc.
Monday November 23, 2009

It's a traditional Japanese nimono dish. In Japanese cooking, satoimo are often simmered as nimono. I like the slimy texture of satoimo and cook this dish for autumn dinners.
Simmered Satoimo Recipe
Simmered Squid and Satoimo Recipe
Potato Dishes
Photo © Setsuko Yoshizuka, licensed to About.com, Inc.
Friday November 20, 2009

Yokan is a traditional Japanese sweet, which is like a firm jelly. It's typically made of
azuki beans, but imo yokan is mainly made of
satsumaimo sweet potatoes. It's good for a tea-time treat in autumn. Enjoy this yokan with a cup of hot
green tea.
Imo Yokan Recipe
Satsumaimo
Mizu Yokan Recipe
Japanese Green tea
Imo Yokan Photo © Setsuko Yoshizuka, licensed to About.com, Inc.