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Washoku is the Japanese word for Japanese cuisine. This blog will introduce Japanese food, the chefs, dishes, pottery, and Japanese culture. All photos are by Naoko Takagi, contributions from other individuals will be noted.

Wednesday, August 31, 2016

The Kumamoto Oyster

The kumamoto oyster, harvested in Washington state.



Eat fresh kumamoto oysters by steaming, grilling, deep frying, sauteing, boiling, raw and among other methods.



Photo shoot at Hirohisa

Saturday, August 20, 2016

Yaki-Anago Bozushi (Grilled Conger Eel Sushi)


Yaki-Anago Bozushi (Grilled Conger Eel Sushi)

Yaki-Anago Bozushi (Grilled Conger Eel Sushi)

This is a popular dish in southern Japan, but the steamed variation of the dish is "Edomae" which means representative of the traditional food of Tokyo.


Grilled Conger Eel



Photo shoot at Hirohisa

Saturday, August 6, 2016

Grilled Eggplant (Yakinasu)

Grilled Eggplant (Yakinasu)

Grilled Eggplant (Yakinasu)





Grilled Eggplant (Yakinasu)

Eggplants are one of the favorite summer vegetable in Japan. One dish made with eggplants is called "Yakinasu", grilled eggplants.

Chef Hayashi made Yakinasu with an advanced technique this time. This dish is made with grilled eggplants, shredded Japanese yam, steamed abalone and watershield (Brasenia schreberi), topped with green dried seaweed, unprocessed nori, baked seaweed and bonito flakes.



焼き茄子

夏を代表する料理のひとつに焼き茄子があります。
こちらのプロのひと手間がかかった焼き茄子には山芋、蒸し鮑、じゅんさいが合わせられ、上には青海苔、岩のり、焼き海苔、かつおぶしがふりかけられています。
山の幸と海の幸を一緒に楽しめる、上品な一品です。


Eggplants (Nasubi)