Norecipes - Elevating Everyday Meals https://norecipes.com/ Sat, 06 Dec 2025 03:16:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://norecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/cropped-logo-bug-color-32x32.png Norecipes - Elevating Everyday Meals https://norecipes.com/ 32 32 Cuban Beef Picadillo (Picadillo Cubano) https://norecipes.com/cuban-beef-picadillo/ https://norecipes.com/cuban-beef-picadillo/#comments Sun, 30 Nov 2025 12:20:43 +0000 https://norecipes.com/?p=130102 I grew up on Mexican food in California, but moving to the East Coast introduced me to an entirely different world of Latin-American cuisine. Instead of Carne Asada and Tacos al Pastor, Ropa Vieja and Sándwich Cubano ruled the streets, and it's here that I discovered the mild yet vibrant, comforting yet exciting world of […]

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]]> https://norecipes.com/cuban-beef-picadillo/feed/ 3 Katsuobushi: A Pillar of Japanese Cuisine https://norecipes.com/katsuobushi/ https://norecipes.com/katsuobushi/#comments Sun, 19 Oct 2025 08:15:56 +0000 https://norecipes.com/katsuobushi/ Other Names kezuribushi, kezurikatsuo, hanakatsuo, shaved skipjack, shaved bonito Description This is a basic ingredient in the Japanese kitchen made from dried bonito (skipjack tuna) which is a fish prized for its high concentration of umami compounds. By drying it, the level of umami is further concentrated, making katsuobushi a core component of most Japanese …

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]]> https://norecipes.com/katsuobushi/feed/ 8 Miso Salmon https://norecipes.com/miso-salmon-recipe/ https://norecipes.com/miso-salmon-recipe/#comments Sun, 05 Oct 2025 07:11:57 +0000 https://norecipes.com/?p=97543 In Japan, Miso Salmon or sake no misozuke (鮭の味噌漬け) belongs to a category of dishes called misozuke, which means "pickled in miso." It's a traditional technique that cures fish in sweet white miso. The miso marinade seasons the fish while drawing out excess moisture, helping it stay fresh for up to a week. You might also hear it called saikyouzuke (西京漬け), named […]

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]]> https://norecipes.com/miso-salmon-recipe/feed/ 14 Matsutake Mushroom Risotto https://norecipes.com/matsutake-mushroom-risotto-recipe/ https://norecipes.com/matsutake-mushroom-risotto-recipe/#comments Sun, 28 Sep 2025 09:36:11 +0000 https://norecipes.com/recipe/matsutake-mushroom-risotto-recipe/ Autumn in a bowl. Recipe for Matsutake risotto with buttered bread crumbs.

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]]> https://norecipes.com/matsutake-mushroom-risotto-recipe/feed/ 35 Salmon Sashimi Donburi https://norecipes.com/salmon-sashimi-donburi/ https://norecipes.com/salmon-sashimi-donburi/#comments Sun, 13 Jul 2025 07:04:00 +0000 https://norecipes.com/?p=128240 Whenever I visited my grandparents in Kyushu as a kid, there was one dish I always hoped would be on the table: zuke donburi (漬け丼), or marinated sashimi bowl. They usually made it with katsuo (skipjack tuna), but this method works beautifully with almost any sashimi-grade fish.  Today, I'm showing you how to make my […]

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]]> https://norecipes.com/salmon-sashimi-donburi/feed/ 4 Inari Sushi (Fried Tofu Pocket Sushi) https://norecipes.com/inari-sushi-recipe/ https://norecipes.com/inari-sushi-recipe/#comments Sun, 15 Jun 2025 19:10:55 +0000 https://norecipes.com/?p=127924 Sweet, savory, and endlessly satisfying, inari sushi is a beloved Japanese dish made by stuffing vinegared rice into pockets of seasoned fried tofu called inari. The tofu pouches are simmered in a sweet-savory broth until they're juicy and full of umami, then filled with bright, tangy sushi rice that balances the richness of the tofu […]

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]]> https://norecipes.com/inari-sushi-recipe/feed/ 1 6 Japanese Pickled Vegetables https://norecipes.com/japanese-pickled-vegetables/ https://norecipes.com/japanese-pickled-vegetables/#comments Sun, 01 Jun 2025 09:05:47 +0000 https://norecipes.com/?p=102915 Crisp, salty, and packed with umami, Japanese pickled vegetables bring a burst of contrasting colors, textures, and tastes. Known as tsukemono (漬物) in Japanese cuisine, these aren't just condiments; they're an essential part of every Japanese meal. They cleanse the palate, preserve produce, and sneak in big flavor with minimal effort. From the light crunch […]

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]]> https://norecipes.com/japanese-pickled-vegetables/feed/ 22 Japanese Pickled Cucumber (Shiozuke) https://norecipes.com/japanese-pickled-cucumber/ https://norecipes.com/japanese-pickled-cucumber/#comments Sun, 01 Jun 2025 07:56:36 +0000 https://norecipes.com/?p=127043 If you've ever visited Japan in the summertime, you might've seen street vendors selling whole salt pickled cucumbers on sticks-like a giant cucumber pop. Crisp, cold, and hydrating, they're the ultimate grab-and-go snack, but they are also the perfect accompaniment for a Japanese meal. Shiozuke (塩漬け, literally "salt pickle") is one of the oldest and […]

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]]> https://norecipes.com/japanese-pickled-cucumber/feed/ 2 Asazuke (Japanese Pickled Cabbage) https://norecipes.com/asazuke-japanese-pickled-cabbage/ https://norecipes.com/asazuke-japanese-pickled-cabbage/#comments Sun, 01 Jun 2025 07:43:04 +0000 https://norecipes.com/?p=127037 Asazuke (浅漬け) literally means "lightly pickled, and it's my go-to when I'm craving something crisp and refreshing to go with a Japanese meal. Although it is a type of tsukemono (漬物), this quick Japanese pickled cabbage isn't lacto-fermented like kimchi or nukazuke. It's more like a salad, having been lightly salted and pressed just long […]

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]]> https://norecipes.com/asazuke-japanese-pickled-cabbage/feed/ 2 Japanese Pickled Carrots in Soy Sauce https://norecipes.com/japanese-pickled-carrots/ https://norecipes.com/japanese-pickled-carrots/#respond Sun, 01 Jun 2025 07:26:01 +0000 https://norecipes.com/?p=127076 If you've got carrots and soy sauce, you're just a few steps away from these savory-sweet Japanese pickled carrots. Shoyuzuke (醤油漬け) means "pickled in soy sauce," and it's a traditional Japanese method that uses the salt and deep umami of soy sauce to brine and preserve. I like to add a touch of dried chili […]

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