I enjoy an eclectic mix of cuisines and my home cooking consists of dishes from different cultures. Japanese cuisine has joined the mix, with onigiri, oden, sukiyaki, miso soup, ocha-zuke, and soba dishes becoming daily fare at our dinner table. My travels to Japan have helped me better appreciate its culture and food.
Washoku or traditional Japanese cuisine emphasizes the harmony of ingredients, taste, and aesthetics. Many modern Japanese continue that tradition even with new dishes imparting that unique Japanese touch. Nami, the author of Just One Cookbook, writes a wonderful food blog with mostly Japanese cuisine written in English. She hails from Yokohama, Japan and currently lives in the SF Bay Area with her husband and two adorable children. Nami’s passion is cooking and she learnt from her mom at a very young age. She believes that food brings people together and hopes that her cooking creates a cozy home atmosphere for her family and friends. Just One Cookbook is her lifelong project in organizing her collection of family recipes.
Please welcome Nami…
Hello readers of Roti n Rice! I’m usually the one who reads Biren’s delicious posts from top to bottom, but today I am so honored to be here as her guest blogger. Thank you Biren for this amazing opportunity!
I really love what Biren cooks and shares on her blog. She cooks many kinds of Asian food as well as Japanese food. Since I cook mainly Japanese food, I thought a Southeast Asian dish with a Japanese twist might be a good fit here. I hope you will enjoy my recipe today. It’s very simple and easy to cook, and the citrus soy blended with sesame oil is irresistible. Enjoy!
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Enjoy!
Many thanks Nami, for taking the time to write this wonderful guest post and sharing your fabulous recipe with us. Spring rolls are perfect for this time of the year and the sesame ponzu vinaigrette is a lovely touch to this refreshing dish.
Please visit Just One Cookbook for more delicious recipes and do say “hi” to Nami for me. Thank you friends!
Enjoy…..and have a wonderful day! 8)
Sanjeeta kk says
June 3, 2011 at 7:46 amHow delicate and lovely the rolls look! Love the veggies in the row.
Belinda @zomppa says
June 3, 2011 at 8:12 amI love Nami – and I’m hungry now. Thanks a lot. HUMPH.
Nasi Lemak Lover says
June 3, 2011 at 8:41 amBiren, I also love Nami ‘s blog. Nami, great post! You know what, I just had Vietnamese spring rolls for dinner, so coincident huh.
Lyndsey says
June 3, 2011 at 9:20 amThis looks great, I like seeing variations on spring rolls. I am going to try this sauce Yummy!! Love her blog too!
Biren says
June 3, 2011 at 9:49 amI love the sauce too!
Adora's Box says
June 3, 2011 at 9:26 amA lovely mix of Asian ingredients that is so interesting fresh and vibrant. I like the fried pork as it gives a surprise accent to this fresh spring rolls. Lovely photos. Both Biren and Nami has a sense of relaxation and order in their settings and photos.
Biren says
June 3, 2011 at 9:50 amAdora, that is such a sweet thing to say…thank you!
Anncoo says
June 3, 2011 at 9:41 amHi Biren,
I just get to know Nami today. When I met Sonia of Nasi Lemak Lover two days ago, she told me how lovely Nami’s blog is and when I visited her site later, I was so attracted by her lovely pictures and great recipes of Japanese food and at the same time Sandra of Sandra’s Easy Cooking also mentioned my blog to Nami and I am really glad when I received nice comments from Nami.
Thank you Nami :)Thanks for sharing this great guest post with so simple ingredients that I definitely love to try especially with that dipping sauce.
Biren says
June 3, 2011 at 9:52 amAnn, you met Sonia? How fun! I’m assuming she visited Singapore.
Nami has many delicious Japanese recipes on her blog. 🙂
Jeno @ Week Nite Meals says
June 3, 2011 at 10:15 amWOW! These rolls look incredible! Nami you’ve done it again! I remember the first time I made Vietnamese spring rolls myself, my Mother In Law and all the brother in laws laughed their heads off, because it was so big and pathetic looking. I didn’t care, as long as it tastes good, I am happy… Great job!
Sandra's Easy Cooking says
June 3, 2011 at 11:10 amWhat a lovely guest post Biren! I adore Nami and her cuisine as well as her website! She is the sweetest woman that I have pleasure to know, unfortunately not in person!
This Spring rolls look very delicious, and packed with nutrition! Wonderful post ladies, I enjoyed reading it, and drooling over pictures!:))))
Biren says
June 3, 2011 at 1:36 pmNice to meet you Sandra and thanks for visiting!
Tiffany says
June 3, 2011 at 11:22 amHi Nami!!!!!!! This looks DELISH! I want to DRINK that ponzu! 😀
The Mom Chef ~ Taking on Magazines One Recipe at a Time says
June 3, 2011 at 12:04 pmWow, those spring rolls are fantastic. Thank you for sharing them Nami.
Biren, thank you too for sharing a fantastic blogger with us.
sweetlife says
June 3, 2011 at 12:12 pmWelcome Nami!! Nice to meet you and thanks for sharing your spring rolls. A burst of color and a wonderful dipping sauce, yum!!
sweetlife
Nami @ Just One Cookbook says
June 3, 2011 at 12:35 pmBiren, thank you so much for having me on your blog! I can’t believe my recipe is on Roti n Rice! Such an honor and milestone for my blog and I can’t thank you enough Biren. 🙂
Thanks everyone for your very nice feedback. I’m happy you like the spring rolls. 🙂
Biren says
June 3, 2011 at 7:04 pmThank you once again Nami for sharing your recipe with us! 🙂
5 Star Foodie says
June 3, 2011 at 1:41 pmThe filling sounds so delicious and the sesame ponzu vinaigrette is a perfect accompaniment!
pigpigscorner says
June 3, 2011 at 4:29 pmThe ponzu sauce sounds lovely! Great idea serving with spring rolls, delicious!
Parsley Sage says
June 3, 2011 at 4:47 pmFantastic guest post! Great to see two awesome bloggers working together 🙂 Love this spring roll…scandalicious!
Gourmantine says
June 3, 2011 at 5:00 pmLovely post ladies! The spring rolls look absolutely delightful 🙂
chopinandmysaucepan says
June 3, 2011 at 5:23 pmHi Biren, this looks amazingly healthy and delicious! Nami was right about a beautiful blog that you have! I’m eyeing that mee suah soup too coz that’s one of my fave! 🙂 🙂
Liz says
June 3, 2011 at 6:50 pmBiren, how fun to find one of my favorite bloggers here! And with such a delicious recipe!
Nami, everything you make is SO beautiful…I can’t help but want to dive in and have some. Lovely guest post!
torviewtoronto says
June 3, 2011 at 8:35 pmbeautiful guest post
Magic of Spice says
June 3, 2011 at 9:13 pmHi Nami, what a beautiful guest post…just love your step by step!
Beautiful recipe 🙂
love2cook says
June 3, 2011 at 11:12 pmWOW, these look so good dear! So comforting..;)
Excellent guest post and a big HI to Nami!
Kate at Diethood says
June 4, 2011 at 2:20 pmMy goodness… your photos… I didn’t want them to stop! Gorgeous!
Tina (PinayInTexas) says
June 4, 2011 at 4:17 pmWhat an excellent choice to have Nami as your guest blogger, Biren! Her passion for cooking is just so amazing! Same with yours! 🙂
Sonia says
June 4, 2011 at 5:56 pmDear this is a very well made post with beautiful pictures. Its always fun to see your recipes. Saving this recipe of urs and wud love to give ur version a try on the coming weekend. Have a great day !!!
Maya@Foodiva's Kitchen says
June 5, 2011 at 10:02 amNami has a star quality about her, yet she’s very likable and her dishes are all delicious. I’m a great fan of Nami and it’s good to see her guest posting here for you, Biren!
Jill Colonna says
June 6, 2011 at 10:52 pmI am so thrilled to see you both together here! I love both of your blogs and gorgeous recipes! Biren, well done on bringing Nami to your site, adding the Japanese touch. Nami, congratulations on yet another fantastic and inspiring dish. I love the step-by-step and so I’m so compelled to try this. Adore ponzu and must try it with the sesame! You’re both amazing.
Lindsey@Lindseliciou says
June 9, 2011 at 9:33 amGreat guest post by Nami! Love these spring rolls!
Terris- FreeEatsFood says
June 9, 2011 at 12:19 pmWhat a wonderful guest post. I always love visiting both your blogs and these spring rolls don’t disappoint! Love the fresh colors and flavors and I am dying to try that ponzu vinaigrette. Yum.
Christine says
June 10, 2011 at 10:12 pmGreat post! Nice photos. Congrats on your award.
Shirley Laxaroo says
February 9, 2014 at 11:02 pmThank you both Linda & Nami for the wonderful recipies.
Love the great pictures as well.