Monday, June 15, 2026

Nanban-style marinated chicken breast and new onions

 


Ingredients:


1 chicken breast


[A] 1/3 teaspoon salt


[A] Pepper to taste


Cornstarch to taste


1 new onion (1/2 if large)


[B] 2 tablespoons water


[B] 2 tablespoons vinegar


[B] 2 tablespoons soy sauce


[B] 2 tablespoons sugar


[B] 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger


[B] Red chili pepper to taste




Instructions:


① Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces, rub in [A], and coat with cornstarch. Heat 4-5 tablespoons of vegetable oil (not included in the ingredients list) in a frying pan over medium heat and pan-fry both sides until golden brown.


② Peel the new onion, cut it in half, and slice thinly. Let it air out for about 10 minutes to remove the bitterness.



③ Place ① and ② in a heat-resistant storage container and pour the mixed [B] over them. Refrigerate for 2 hours, then it's ready!


Serve with white sesame seeds and chopped green onions if desired!

Chicken breast and spinach cheese balls

 



Ingredients (for 2 servings):


Spinach 1/2 bag

Chicken breast 1 piece (200-250g)

Salt a pinch

Pepper to taste

[A] Pizza cheese 30g

[A] Egg 1

[A] Breadcrumbs 2 tablespoons

[A] Potato starch 1 tablespoon

[A] Mayonnaise 2 teaspoons

[A] Chicken stock powder 1 teaspoon

Salad oil 5 tablespoons




Instructions:


① Wash the spinach well, wrap it in plastic wrap, and place it on a heatproof dish. Heat in a 600W microwave for 1 minute 30 seconds, then rinse with water. Squeeze out the excess water, remove the roots, and cut into 1cm lengths.

② In a bowl, combine ①, the chicken breast (roughly minced and seasoned with salt and pepper), and [A]. Mix well and roll into bite-sized balls.


③ Add salad oil to a frying pan and heat over medium heat. Place the ingredients from step ② in the pan and cook. Cook until golden brown on all sides and cooked through. Done!

Milk jelly with lots of fruit (Recipes to prevent fatigue during the rainy season)

 


[Ingredients for 3-4 servings]


* Kiwi: 1


* Strawberries: 6-7


* Mandarin orange: 1


* Honey: 2-3 tablespoons


<Milk Agar Jelly>


* Agar powder: 4g


* Water: 200ml


* Sugar: 3 tablespoons


* Milk: 250ml


* Vanilla extract: a few drops


[Instructions]


1. Peel the kiwi and cut it into bite-sized pieces. Remove the stems from 3 strawberries, wash them, and cut them to match the size of the kiwi. Peel the mandarin orange and remove the flesh.


2. Make the <Milk Agar Jelly>. Put water in a pot, sprinkle in the agar powder and mix, then bring to a boil over high heat. Once it boils, reduce the heat to prevent it from boiling over and simmer for 1 minute. Add the sugar and dissolve it, then remove from the heat and add the vanilla extract.

3. Add the milk and mix well, then place the bottom of the pot in ice water. Stir until it thickens, then mix in the fruit, pour into a mold moistened with water, and chill in the refrigerator until firm.

4. Once firm, cut into bite-sized pieces, arrange on a plate, drizzle with honey, and garnish with strawberries cut into bite-sized pieces.