I want to incorporate good things for my body into my daily life as much as possible. How wonderful would it be if we could celebrate special occasions with delicious and healthy food?
In "Chami-san's Kitchen," Chami-san, who teaches fermentation and dim sum cooking classes at home, will teach us various seasonal recipes under the theme of "Fermentation x Celebration."
This time, we will introduce birthday celebration recipes in three parts! Once all the dishes are made, it's sure to be a luxurious table! This time, we will introduce recipes for "Shrimp Gyoza," "Mushroom Sauté," and "Crispy Cream Cheese"!
Let's make a body-friendly celebratory menu!
Prepare the shrimp. Put the deveined shrimp in a bowl, add 1 tablespoon of potato starch, 1 tablespoon of sake, and 1 teaspoon of salt, and rub well. Drain in a colander and rinse thoroughly with water. Blot dry thoroughly with kitchen paper.
Mix 1-2 teaspoons of green onion salt koji into the shrimp and let it sit for about 10 minutes. Lightly remove excess moisture with kitchen paper.
Place a shrimp in the center of a gyoza (or shumai) wrapper, moisten the edges of the wrapper with water, fold it in half, and seal.
Pour about 1 cm of oil into a frying pan and pan-fry until golden brown. (Adjust according to the size of your frying pan)
Even though the process is simple, a party-like dish is completed in no time! The power of salt koji makes the shrimp plump! The pan-fried wrappers are crispy, which kids will love! The gentle saltiness of the salt koji brings out the flavor of the shrimp, and the scent of green onions adds an accent.
We've created a delicious dish with a crispy skin and a plump interior! Next, we'll introduce the recipe for the side dish, sautéed mushrooms.
We've created a delicious dish with a crispy skin and a plump interior! Next, we'll introduce the recipe for the side dish, sautéed mushrooms.
Please prepare your favorite types of mushrooms. This time, we prepared king oyster mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, maitake mushrooms, button mushrooms, and shimeji mushrooms. Cut shiitake and king oyster mushrooms into bite-sized pieces.
Melt butter and sauté the mushrooms. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of sake, cover, and steam.
Once cooked, open the lid and let the moisture evaporate. Add soy sauce koji and stir-fry, then sprinkle with black pepper. Taste and adjust the amount of soy sauce koji.
The rich, buttery flavor, combined with the gentle saltiness and umami of soy sauce koji. This elegant and profound mushroom sauté combines the best of Japanese and Western flavors. It's also perfect as a snack!
Next, we will introduce the easy-to-make "Crispy Cream Cheese" recipe!
Next, we will introduce the easy-to-make "Crispy Cream Cheese" recipe!
Divide the cream cheese in half and mix 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of salt koji thoroughly into each half.
Add 1 tablespoon of raisins to one half of the cream cheese, and 1 tablespoon of tuna to the other half, and mix well. Arrange senbei or crackers and place the cream cheese on top.
Crispy cream cheese is done in no time!
《Raisins》The gentle saltiness of salt koji and the richness of cream cheese are accented by the sweet and sour taste of raisins. The saltiness and sweetness are exquisitely layered, making it a sophisticated adult snack that goes well with wine.
《Tuna》Salt koji gently brings together the richness of cream cheese and the umami of tuna. With a rich yet refreshing aftertaste, it's a flavor that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike.
《Raisins》The gentle saltiness of salt koji and the richness of cream cheese are accented by the sweet and sour taste of raisins. The saltiness and sweetness are exquisitely layered, making it a sophisticated adult snack that goes well with wine.
《Tuna》Salt koji gently brings together the richness of cream cheese and the umami of tuna. With a rich yet refreshing aftertaste, it's a flavor that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike.
◆ A word from Chami-san ◆
Even by slightly changing the presentation of your usual menu, you can add one more dish to your repertoire.
For a birthday dinner, try changing the plates, adding red, green, and yellow vegetables. Changing the cut of a mini tomato from vertical to horizontal. I think these small changes can make it special and different from the usual. May your dining table be filled with the smiles of your family.
Even by slightly changing the presentation of your usual menu, you can add one more dish to your repertoire.
For a birthday dinner, try changing the plates, adding red, green, and yellow vegetables. Changing the cut of a mini tomato from vertical to horizontal. I think these small changes can make it special and different from the usual. May your dining table be filled with the smiles of your family.
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How did you like this "Birthday Feast" recipe?
All of these dishes are easy to make and visually appealing, so they're great not only for birthdays but also for anniversary celebrations, mom gatherings, and other parties where many people gather! Since they are body-friendly recipes, they are safe for small children too. Please try making them.
Next, we will bring you "Birthday Feast" Vol. 2. Look forward to the next "Chami-san's Kitchen"!
All of these dishes are easy to make and visually appealing, so they're great not only for birthdays but also for anniversary celebrations, mom gatherings, and other parties where many people gather! Since they are body-friendly recipes, they are safe for small children too. Please try making them.
Next, we will bring you "Birthday Feast" Vol. 2. Look forward to the next "Chami-san's Kitchen"!
◆ PROFILE ◆
Chami
I teach fermentation and dim sum cooking classes at home in Okayama Prefecture.
I teach delicious and easy dishes using koji fermented seasonings,
that help to regulate the gut and mind.
Instagram: @botibotiiko
I teach delicious and easy dishes using koji fermented seasonings,
that help to regulate the gut and mind.
Instagram: @botibotiiko
