La Fuji Mama

Cotija Chipotle Corn Guacamole

Fuji Mama (Rachael) — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:13:09 +0000

Cotija Chipotle Corn Guacamole Makes approximately 5 servings 4 ripe, Fresh Hass avocados Juice of 3 limes 1/2 cup chopped cilantro 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese 1/3 cup cooked corn kernels (steamed or grilled) 2 chipotle chile peppers in adobo sauce, minced Fine sea salt, to taste 1. Halve one avocado, remove pit, and scoop [...]

Shoyu Koji Shrimp Macaroni Gratin

Fuji Mama (Rachael) — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:47:08 +0000

Shoyu Koji Shrimp Macaroni Gratin Makes 6 to 8 servings For the white sauce (bechamel): 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) butter 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 1/2 cups milk, heated 2 tablespoons shoyu koji (or 1 tablespoon of fine grain sea salt) 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup shoyu koji (or 2 tablespoons of [...]

Japanese Braised Pork Belly (Buta no Kakuni)

Fuji Mama (Rachael) — Tue, 14 May 2013 21:06:33 +0000

Japanese Braised Pork Belly (Buta no Kakuni) Makes 3 servings Recipes Notes: The meat is first simmered in a whole piece, and then cut into chunks before simmering for a second time. The meat will shrink down if cut prior to the first round of simmering. 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil 1 1/4 pounds pork [...]

Jam Sessions

Fuji Mama (Rachael) — Sun, 12 May 2013 19:17:33 +0000

When I was in the fourth grade, my family moved into a new house across town. The house had a steep slope that started at the far edge of the backyard and dropped down to another street. Dirt trails switched back and forth across the hill, making it possible to reach different sections of the [...]

Fuji Bites – May 10, 2013

Fuji Mama (Rachael) — Fri, 10 May 2013 17:54:02 +0000

We have had a full week at the Fuji house, including multiple trips to Home Depot, a garden, Disneyland, a visit with Noah’s Ark, and an unfortunate Kindergarten classroom incident: 1. Last Friday we finally got going on this year’s garden. After a family trip to Home Depot, the Fujilings and I spent time in our [...]

Seed, Fruit & Nut Bread

Fuji Mama (Rachael) — Thu, 09 May 2013 23:59:25 +0000

Seed Fruit & Nut Bread Makes 2 to 3 loaves For seed mixture: 2 tablespoons raw whole flaxseed 2 tablespoons raw sunflower seeds 1 tablespoon raw quinoa 1 tablespoon raw sesame seeds For the bread dough: 3 cups whole wheat flour 2 1/4 cups bread flour 1/3 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons vital wheat gluten [...]