Chili con Carne is known simply as chili in the US. This version has a secret ingredient to give it a richer flavor. Delicious served with Tomato Rice.
Ochazuke (Rice in Green Tea)
Ochazuke or rice in green tea is a quick and simple Japanese meal of rice steeped in green tea topped with savory condiments.
Sumac and Rosemary Crusted Lamb with Saffron Pistachio Pilaf
Treat your family to a Middle Eastern style meal with this perfectly roasted Sumac and Rosemary Crusted Lamb and fragrant Saffron Pistachio Pilaf.
Sweet Potato and Sticky Rice Cakes
This is the sweet version of the rice cakes I make for Ro-Ri San’s and the boys’ bento boxes. Instead of using short grain rice and a savory or salty filling, I use sweet sticky rice and sweet potatoes for the filling. The sticky rice is lightly salted to contrast with the sweet filling. A…
Claypot Chicken Rice
Claypot Chicken Rice is a delicious one-pot meal that can be easily prepared at home. The addition of mushrooms and Chinese sausage makes it even tastier.
Coulibiac (Russian Fish Pie)
Day 4 of this fish series brings us to the delicious pastry wrapped fish and rice dish, Coulibiac. Coulibiac is the French adaptation of the traditional Russian Kulebyaka. It consists of salmon (or sturgeon), rice, hard boiled eggs, and mushrooms wrapped in a brioche dough or puff pastry. This dish makes an impressive centerpiece for…
Maki-zushi
Simple and tasty homemade rolled sushi or Maki-zushi filled with Nova lox and tender asparagus. Full instructions with step-by-step pictures.
Onigiri with Jyuntoro
Onigiri with Jyuntoro – Japanese rice balls wrapped with seasoned dried kelp. Perfect in the lunch box and great as a tasty snack.
Inarizushi
Inarizushi – sushi rice stuffed in sweet soy sauce flavored tofu pouches. They are the perfect food on-the-go and are fun and tasty to eat.
Minced Pork Fried Rice
This easy Minced Pork Fried Rice with cauliflower, carrots, zucchini, and green peas will soon be a favorite at your house. Less than 30 minutes to prepare.
Uramaki (Inside-out Roll)
Elegant and delicious Uramaki (Inside-out Roll) with avocado, shrimps, and pickled ginger. Recipe with step-by-step instructions and pictures.
Meatballs and Rice Cake Bento
Meatballs and rice cakes are bento staples. These can be made in large quantities and kept frozen. When needed, they should be heated through and packed into the lunch boxes. I prefer to cut the fruits in the morning so that they remain fresh. It normally takes me around 10 to 15 minutes to pack…
Pancake and Rice Cake Bento
For today’s bento I packed some of the Chinese Savory Pancakes that I made yesterday. I made a little extra so that I have enough for the bentos. These pancakes, brown rice cakes, and inari sushi taste pretty good at room temperature. As there isn’t much in the way of vegetables, I added a lot…
Chinese Savory Pancakes
Soft garlicky Chinese Savory Pancakes with Chinese chives, carrots, and shrimps for an afternoon snack or as a tasty side dish.
Kimchi Fried Rice
This Kimchi Fried Rice is a delicious way to use up over-ripe kimchi and day old rice. Top with a fried egg for a tasty and satisfying meal.
Yam / Taro Rice
Yam / Taro Rice is a savory one-pot meal made with long grain rice, taro (a.k.a. yam), chicken, and Chinese sausage. This tasty dish has a fluffy texture and is deliciously satisfying.
Minced Pork and Dried Scallop Porridge (Congee)
This Minced Pork and Dried Scallop Porridge is deliciously warm, tasty, and satisfying especially on a cold or rainy day. Very easy to prepare.
Butternut Squash and Wildrice Side Dish
Often times, the side dish makes the meal. This is one of our favorites and it goes really well with roast chicken. Ro-Ri’s Butternut Squash and Wildrice Side Dish Ingredients 1 small butternut squash, peeled and cut into small cubes 2 cups cooked wildrice1 1/2 cups cooked white rice1 1/2 cups cooked brown rice1/2 cup…
Spam Musubi Bento
I was a little more “inspired” last evening and so I made some spam musubi for the lunchboxes. I used a rectangular rice mold to press the rice into shape and then cut it into smaller pieces. Topped it with a slice of ham and tied a nori ribbon round it. The kids love spam…