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Wagyu with garlic, kasuri methi tomatoes, and pickled pumpkin
My last day in Tokyo was a lovely afternoon with the Kikkoman team, where we all took turns cooking a dish or two and chatting about the trip, forming new friendships. It was an afternoon of camaraderie, laughter and great food. We had spent the morning at the market, buying ingredients, more on a whim than with a plan. I had also brought a few ingredients down from India, knowing this afternoon was on the agenda. Here is a simple dish that brings together the flavours of Jap

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Nov 15, 20252 min read


Asian-style masala shrimp with peaches
As I walked through the grocery stores and markets in Japan, I saw these beautiful peaches, huge and super expensive. So, of course, I...

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Sep 30, 20252 min read


Tuna salad and wasabi nametake mushroom canape
I was like a kid in a candy store at the fish market in Sapporo. There were all kinds of products, canned, dried, frozen and dehydrated,...

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Sep 24, 20251 min read
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