Persimmon cubic ice cream

 

[Ingredients for 2 servings]

・Ripe persimmons: 2

・Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon

・Honey: 2 teaspoons

・Brandy: a dash

[Instructions]

1. Peel the persimmons, remove the seeds, and chop them roughly. Put all the ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.

2. Pour the mixture from step 1 into an ice cube tray and freeze until solid. Once frozen, remove from the ice cube tray and serve in a dish. 

(Hint: The preparation time does not include the freezing time.)

Chicken breast marinated in sweet and sour sauce

 

[Ingredients for 2 servings]

・Chicken breast (large) 1 piece

・Salted rice malt (shio koji) 1 tablespoon

・Wheat flour 3 tablespoons

・Carrot 1/3

・Onion 1/2

・Frying oil  Appropriate amount

<Nanban Sauce>

・Sugar 1.5 tablespoons

・Vinegar 2.5 tablespoons

・Soy sauce 2.5 tablespoons

・Granulated chicken soup stock  A pinch

・Water 2.5 tablespoons

・Chopped red chili pepper A pinch

[Instructions]

1. Slice the chicken breast into 5mm thick pieces, place in a resealable bag, rub in the salted rice malt, and marinate for 1 hour. Wipe the surface of the chicken breast with a paper towel and coat with flour.

If you have time, it's recommended to prepare the chicken breast the day before.

2. Peel the carrot and onion and julienne them. Mix the ingredients for the <Nanban Sauce> in a heatproof bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and heat in the microwave for 1 minute.

3. While the <Nanban Sauce> is still warm, add the carrot and onion and mix. Heat a small amount of frying oil in a frying pan and pan-fry the chicken breast.

4. Once the chicken breast is cooked, soak it in the <Nanban Sauce> while it's still hot. Once the flavors have blended, serve on a plate.

Steamed cod with sake in one pan

 

Ingredients

Cod...1-2 pieces (150g)

Bean sprouts...1/2 bag (100g)

Enoki mushrooms...1/2 bunch (separated)

Soy sauce (dark soy sauce)...2 tablespoons

Sake...3 tablespoons

Instructions

1. Place the bean sprouts, enoki mushrooms, and cod in a frying pan in that order, and pour the sake and soy sauce over them.

2. Cover and heat for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

POINT!

・ Placing the cod on top last allows the flavors to soak into the vegetables.

・ You can also add chopped green onions or black pepper to taste.