Ingredients:

For the tonkatsu sauce:

• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce

For the sandwich:

• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups panko
• 1/2 cup Yuzu mayonnaise or regular mayonnaise with 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 4 boneless pork loin chops, 1/2-inch thick
• 8 white bread slices without crust
• 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
• 2 cups finely shredded green cabbage
• vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• tonkatsu sauce

Instructions:

• Prepare the sauce by mixing the soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, oyster sauce, honey, and ketchup.
• Combine the pepper, 1 teaspoon salt, and flour together. In a second bowl beat the eggs. Get a third bowl and fill it with the panko.
• Get the pork chops and make sure they are dry. Start dipping them first in the flour, next in the eggs and finally in the panko.
• Fill a pot with 3 inches vegetable oil. Once the oil is hot at 350 F degrees, start frying the pork chops until done. Top the meat off with 1/4 teaspoon salt.
• In a bowl combine the mayonnaise and cabbage.
• Start making the katsu sando sandwich by adding 1 tablespoon of tonkatsu sauce on one side of the bread slices. Add the pork chop on 4 slices bread, add 1/2 cup cabbage and finish off with the remaining bread slices.

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So, what exactly is yakiniku?

Well, to put it plainly, this tradition can be described as a form of Japanese BBQ. At a yakiniku restaurant or at a home where this type of food is prepared, diners participate in an interactive experience in which they grill premium-quality cuts of meat on a personal grill.

You might be thinking that yakiniku sounds pretty similar to Korean BBQ, and you’d be right. In fact, this tradition originated with Japanese people who brought this Korean tradition back to their home country. They’ve definitely managed to put their own twist on the art, however.

In Japan, yakiniku focuses largely on Wagyu beef products. As you may know, Wagyu beef is considered one of the most prestigious meats in the world, and its quality is on full display in yakiniku.

Beef is the king when it comes to Japanese BBQ, but you can also sometimes find other meat cubes from animals such as pigs, as well as offal products like beef heart. Commonly, diners choose to eat side dishes such as egg yolk rice, cabbage, and seaweed.

The meats are made even better when enjoyed with soy sauce and sesame-based dips that give this Japanese BBQ meat a final kick that is unforgettably good.

If you find yourself in Tokyo or near a Japanese BBQ restaurant, give it a try and enjoy one of the most unforgettable meals of your life.

The post Yakiniku is a Japanese Gastronomic Gem appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

So, if you can’t fit a trip to Tokyo into your schedule, don’t despair! Instead, just give Masaki Higuchi a follow on his Instagram as soon as you can.

Higuchi’s Instagram is an eclectic blend of traditional Japanese fare, Western-inspired dishes, and quirky photos of his adorable British Short Hair cat.

Minimalist and clean, simple food photography is Higuchi’s aesthetic, and it works so well. In a way, it’s also the perfect representation of Japan’s culinary tradition. It isn’t too fancy, but its components are top quality and the end product is unforgettably good.

Higuchi’s also a bona fide food blogger who posts recipes (and more adorable cat pictures) on his personal blog. You can learn how to make some of the fantastic dishes that he makes on his blog.

Give him a follow today. You definitely won’t regret it!

The post You Must Follow This Japanese Foodie Today! appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

In fact, the incredible array of delicious food can seem intimidating to an outsider. This is where Brian over at @ramenadventures comes in.

This food blogger lives in Tokyo and photographs the best things that he eats on a daily basis during his life in the city.

While his username might suggest that he spends all of his time eating ramen, the variety of foods that are showcased on his account span the gamut of traditional Japanese cooking, such as sushi and ramen, to other less well-known dishes.

He even posted an incredible-looking hamburger recently!

The vast array of fresh seafood, tender meat, and colorful vegetables shared on Brian’s account will make anyone want to travel to Tokyo and eat their way through the city.

In short, if you need inspiration to branch out in your exploration of Japanese cuisine or even to travel to Japan to experience it yourself, this is the Instagram account you’re looking for. You’ll find a new surprise every day.

The post This Foodie’s Instagram Showcases the Best Food in Tokyo appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Here, we present a guide to the main varieties of sushi to help you better understand sushi and to enjoy it even more.

Maki

The first variety of sushi that we’ll mention in our guide is the most common sushi variety, especially at foreign restaurants. This type of sushi is what is often referred to as a “roll,” with an outer layer of seaweed enclosing sushi rice, fish, and vegetables.

Nigiri

Nigiri is one of the most elegant forms of sushi. It consists of a chunk of sushi rice with a topping served on it, which is usually a high-grade fish. Simple, yet delicious, it is a versatile variety that allows for lots of creativity.

Sashimi

Sashimi is the simplest form of sushi. It literally consists only of fish or shellfish served by itself and with no rice or vegetables. It is the form of sushi that you’ll want to go to with high-quality seafood since it lets the flavor shine.

Temaki

Temaki is the least-known variety on the list, but one of the most exciting. It it a “cone” of sushi that has been rolled by hand. This variety is wrapped in seafood which creates a sort of burrito with rice, fish, and vegetables on the inside. Yum!

The post Explaining the Main Varieties of Sushi appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Ingredients:

The ingredients list includes 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 large egg yolk and 3 large egg whites, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 1/4 cups milk, 3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar, maple syrup, 4 tablespoons melted and cooled unsalted butter, 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar.

Instructions:

Use a bowl to mix the confectioners’ sugar, flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, mix the melted butter, milk, egg yolk, and vanilla. In a third one, beat the cream of tartar and egg whites. Use medium speed for two minutes.

Slowly add the milk in the flour mix and start stirring. Also include one third of the egg whites mix in. Continue adding the egg whites slowly until you’re done.

You will need a ring mold that is around 3 inches wide and 2 1/2 inches high. Spray it with cooking spray and also prepare a skillet. Place it on medium-low heat. Also, put the ring mold in there. You can start pouring the Japanese pancakes mixture in the mold, reaching one half of the height. You should cook around 5 minutes on each side. You can eat them right away and serve them with the maple syrup.

The post Try This Tasty Fluffy Japanese Pancakes appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

If so, we highly recommend that you go running to Instagram immediately to follow @thesushigallery. This account is a collection of all of the best sushi photos that are available on Instagram.

The Sushi Gallery is an anonymous account created by a sushi lover that also has a Tumblr page (idreamofsushi.tumblr.com). Here, the account shares the most mouth-watering photos that its fans and followers send them for our pleasure.

Your eyes (and stomach) will delight at the rolls that are shared by The Sushi Gallery. Sushi is an aesthetically pleasing food with its swirls of whites and bright colors, and some of the snapshots shared by this page are absolutely mesmerizing.

My favorite thing about this account is that it invites everyone to participate. This isn’t one person that’s making sushi themself and then sharing it to the world. The Sushi Gallery uploads pictures of sushi from Instagram users around the world that are united by their love for this delicacy.

So, not only can you follow @thesushigallery, but if you find an especially beautiful-looking or delicious nigiri or roll, be sure to send it over. From vegetarian sushi to dark pink tuna slabs, all varieties and variations are welcome and beloved here.

You won’t regret following this fantastic foodie profile one bit.

The post Love Sushi? Follow this Instagram Account Now appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Here are three of the strangest gastronomic New Years’ traditions from around the world.

Spain: 12 Grapes

In Spain, it is tradition to consume 12 grapes at the strike of the clock on New Years’ Eve. What’s so strange about this? Well, Spaniards stuff one grape into their mouth at the stroke of every second beginning at 11:59:48 until their mouths are full at midnight and they can finally eat them.

Pickled Herring: Scandinavia, Germany, and Poland

Pickled herring is made of dehydrated herring, a small fish that lives throughout the northern waters of the Atlantic, which has been marinated in a brine solution.

It might not sound appetizing, but in these Northern European cultures, eating pickled herring on New Years’ Eve is supposed to bring good fortune for the new year.

Soba Noodles: Japan

A New Years’ Eve tradition in Japan is to eat soba noodles when the clock strikes midnight on New Years’.

Soba noodles are made from buckwheat flour and are usually eaten in a broth with vegetables and spices. Eating these noodles on January 1st is supposed to cleanse the body and mind and prepare it for the year ahead.

The post 3 Strange New Years’ Eve Food Traditions from Around the World appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Ingredients

For this sauce, the most important ingredients are brown sugar and soy sauce. Those are the main flavors that come out, but ground ginger, honey, and garlic all help it along.

Method

1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine water, brown sugar, soy sauce, honey, chopped garlic, and ground ginger. Mix well so everything is incorporated.
2. While that cooks, make a cornstarch slurry. This is a thickening agent that will help the sauce not be as runny. All you have to do is combine some cornstarch with water and that’s all!
3. Pour the slurry in and continue to stir the sauce until it’s as thick as you like. You can also thin it out with a little water.
4. Store in a jar for up to 2 weeks!

The post This Easy Teriyaki Sauce Will Sauce Up Any Meal appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Method

1. Measure out 2 cups of flour and sift into a large bowl
2. Boil 1/2 cup of water and dilute 1/2 teaspoon of salt into it
3. Combine the water and the flour together with a rubber spatula until everything is mixed together
4. Knead the dough for ten minutes
5. Divide the dough in half, and roll each half into a long log
6. Wrap each log in plastic wrap and allow it to rest for 30 minutes
7. Cut the log into 1-1 1/2 inch pieces
8. Sprinkle some cornstarch onto your surface and roll the pieces into a ball
9. Smash them down with your hand, and then take a rolling pin and flatten them further
10. Use a cookie cutter to cut out perfect circles and use the scraps to make more wrappers
11. Stuff with your choice of filling, fry, and enjoy!

The post Making Gyoza Wrappers at Home is Easier Than You Think! appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Ingredients:

For the tonkatsu sauce:

• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce

For the sandwich:

• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups panko
• 1/2 cup Yuzu mayonnaise or regular mayonnaise with 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 4 boneless pork loin chops, 1/2-inch thick
• 8 white bread slices without crust
• 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
• 2 cups finely shredded green cabbage
• vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• tonkatsu sauce

Instructions:

• Prepare the sauce by mixing the soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, oyster sauce, honey, and ketchup.
• Combine the pepper, 1 teaspoon salt, and flour together. In a second bowl beat the eggs. Get a third bowl and fill it with the panko.
• Get the pork chops and make sure they are dry. Start dipping them first in the flour, next in the eggs and finally in the panko.
• Fill a pot with 3 inches vegetable oil. Once the oil is hot at 350 F degrees, start frying the pork chops until done. Top the meat off with 1/4 teaspoon salt.
• In a bowl combine the mayonnaise and cabbage.
• Start making the katsu sando sandwich by adding 1 tablespoon of tonkatsu sauce on one side of the bread slices. Add the pork chop on 4 slices bread, add 1/2 cup cabbage and finish off with the remaining bread slices.

The post The Japanese Katsu Sando Sandwich is So Easy to Make appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

So, what exactly is yakiniku?

Well, to put it plainly, this tradition can be described as a form of Japanese BBQ. At a yakiniku restaurant or at a home where this type of food is prepared, diners participate in an interactive experience in which they grill premium-quality cuts of meat on a personal grill.

You might be thinking that yakiniku sounds pretty similar to Korean BBQ, and you’d be right. In fact, this tradition originated with Japanese people who brought this Korean tradition back to their home country. They’ve definitely managed to put their own twist on the art, however.

In Japan, yakiniku focuses largely on Wagyu beef products. As you may know, Wagyu beef is considered one of the most prestigious meats in the world, and its quality is on full display in yakiniku.

Beef is the king when it comes to Japanese BBQ, but you can also sometimes find other meat cubes from animals such as pigs, as well as offal products like beef heart. Commonly, diners choose to eat side dishes such as egg yolk rice, cabbage, and seaweed.

The meats are made even better when enjoyed with soy sauce and sesame-based dips that give this Japanese BBQ meat a final kick that is unforgettably good.

If you find yourself in Tokyo or near a Japanese BBQ restaurant, give it a try and enjoy one of the most unforgettable meals of your life.

The post Yakiniku is a Japanese Gastronomic Gem appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

So, if you can’t fit a trip to Tokyo into your schedule, don’t despair! Instead, just give Masaki Higuchi a follow on his Instagram as soon as you can.

Higuchi’s Instagram is an eclectic blend of traditional Japanese fare, Western-inspired dishes, and quirky photos of his adorable British Short Hair cat.

Minimalist and clean, simple food photography is Higuchi’s aesthetic, and it works so well. In a way, it’s also the perfect representation of Japan’s culinary tradition. It isn’t too fancy, but its components are top quality and the end product is unforgettably good.

Higuchi’s also a bona fide food blogger who posts recipes (and more adorable cat pictures) on his personal blog. You can learn how to make some of the fantastic dishes that he makes on his blog.

Give him a follow today. You definitely won’t regret it!

The post You Must Follow This Japanese Foodie Today! appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

In fact, the incredible array of delicious food can seem intimidating to an outsider. This is where Brian over at @ramenadventures comes in.

This food blogger lives in Tokyo and photographs the best things that he eats on a daily basis during his life in the city.

While his username might suggest that he spends all of his time eating ramen, the variety of foods that are showcased on his account span the gamut of traditional Japanese cooking, such as sushi and ramen, to other less well-known dishes.

He even posted an incredible-looking hamburger recently!

The vast array of fresh seafood, tender meat, and colorful vegetables shared on Brian’s account will make anyone want to travel to Tokyo and eat their way through the city.

In short, if you need inspiration to branch out in your exploration of Japanese cuisine or even to travel to Japan to experience it yourself, this is the Instagram account you’re looking for. You’ll find a new surprise every day.

The post This Foodie’s Instagram Showcases the Best Food in Tokyo appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Here, we present a guide to the main varieties of sushi to help you better understand sushi and to enjoy it even more.

Maki

The first variety of sushi that we’ll mention in our guide is the most common sushi variety, especially at foreign restaurants. This type of sushi is what is often referred to as a “roll,” with an outer layer of seaweed enclosing sushi rice, fish, and vegetables.

Nigiri

Nigiri is one of the most elegant forms of sushi. It consists of a chunk of sushi rice with a topping served on it, which is usually a high-grade fish. Simple, yet delicious, it is a versatile variety that allows for lots of creativity.

Sashimi

Sashimi is the simplest form of sushi. It literally consists only of fish or shellfish served by itself and with no rice or vegetables. It is the form of sushi that you’ll want to go to with high-quality seafood since it lets the flavor shine.

Temaki

Temaki is the least-known variety on the list, but one of the most exciting. It it a “cone” of sushi that has been rolled by hand. This variety is wrapped in seafood which creates a sort of burrito with rice, fish, and vegetables on the inside. Yum!

The post Explaining the Main Varieties of Sushi appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Ingredients:

The ingredients list includes 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 large egg yolk and 3 large egg whites, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 1/4 cups milk, 3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar, maple syrup, 4 tablespoons melted and cooled unsalted butter, 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar.

Instructions:

Use a bowl to mix the confectioners’ sugar, flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, mix the melted butter, milk, egg yolk, and vanilla. In a third one, beat the cream of tartar and egg whites. Use medium speed for two minutes.

Slowly add the milk in the flour mix and start stirring. Also include one third of the egg whites mix in. Continue adding the egg whites slowly until you’re done.

You will need a ring mold that is around 3 inches wide and 2 1/2 inches high. Spray it with cooking spray and also prepare a skillet. Place it on medium-low heat. Also, put the ring mold in there. You can start pouring the Japanese pancakes mixture in the mold, reaching one half of the height. You should cook around 5 minutes on each side. You can eat them right away and serve them with the maple syrup.

The post Try This Tasty Fluffy Japanese Pancakes appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

If so, we highly recommend that you go running to Instagram immediately to follow @thesushigallery. This account is a collection of all of the best sushi photos that are available on Instagram.

The Sushi Gallery is an anonymous account created by a sushi lover that also has a Tumblr page (idreamofsushi.tumblr.com). Here, the account shares the most mouth-watering photos that its fans and followers send them for our pleasure.

Your eyes (and stomach) will delight at the rolls that are shared by The Sushi Gallery. Sushi is an aesthetically pleasing food with its swirls of whites and bright colors, and some of the snapshots shared by this page are absolutely mesmerizing.

My favorite thing about this account is that it invites everyone to participate. This isn’t one person that’s making sushi themself and then sharing it to the world. The Sushi Gallery uploads pictures of sushi from Instagram users around the world that are united by their love for this delicacy.

So, not only can you follow @thesushigallery, but if you find an especially beautiful-looking or delicious nigiri or roll, be sure to send it over. From vegetarian sushi to dark pink tuna slabs, all varieties and variations are welcome and beloved here.

You won’t regret following this fantastic foodie profile one bit.

The post Love Sushi? Follow this Instagram Account Now appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Here are three of the strangest gastronomic New Years’ traditions from around the world.

Spain: 12 Grapes

In Spain, it is tradition to consume 12 grapes at the strike of the clock on New Years’ Eve. What’s so strange about this? Well, Spaniards stuff one grape into their mouth at the stroke of every second beginning at 11:59:48 until their mouths are full at midnight and they can finally eat them.

Pickled Herring: Scandinavia, Germany, and Poland

Pickled herring is made of dehydrated herring, a small fish that lives throughout the northern waters of the Atlantic, which has been marinated in a brine solution.

It might not sound appetizing, but in these Northern European cultures, eating pickled herring on New Years’ Eve is supposed to bring good fortune for the new year.

Soba Noodles: Japan

A New Years’ Eve tradition in Japan is to eat soba noodles when the clock strikes midnight on New Years’.

Soba noodles are made from buckwheat flour and are usually eaten in a broth with vegetables and spices. Eating these noodles on January 1st is supposed to cleanse the body and mind and prepare it for the year ahead.

The post 3 Strange New Years’ Eve Food Traditions from Around the World appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Ingredients

For this sauce, the most important ingredients are brown sugar and soy sauce. Those are the main flavors that come out, but ground ginger, honey, and garlic all help it along.

Method

1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine water, brown sugar, soy sauce, honey, chopped garlic, and ground ginger. Mix well so everything is incorporated.
2. While that cooks, make a cornstarch slurry. This is a thickening agent that will help the sauce not be as runny. All you have to do is combine some cornstarch with water and that’s all!
3. Pour the slurry in and continue to stir the sauce until it’s as thick as you like. You can also thin it out with a little water.
4. Store in a jar for up to 2 weeks!

The post This Easy Teriyaki Sauce Will Sauce Up Any Meal appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Method

1. Measure out 2 cups of flour and sift into a large bowl
2. Boil 1/2 cup of water and dilute 1/2 teaspoon of salt into it
3. Combine the water and the flour together with a rubber spatula until everything is mixed together
4. Knead the dough for ten minutes
5. Divide the dough in half, and roll each half into a long log
6. Wrap each log in plastic wrap and allow it to rest for 30 minutes
7. Cut the log into 1-1 1/2 inch pieces
8. Sprinkle some cornstarch onto your surface and roll the pieces into a ball
9. Smash them down with your hand, and then take a rolling pin and flatten them further
10. Use a cookie cutter to cut out perfect circles and use the scraps to make more wrappers
11. Stuff with your choice of filling, fry, and enjoy!

The post Making Gyoza Wrappers at Home is Easier Than You Think! appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.