Mix all ingredients except bonito. Spread half the mixture on steaks. Place on greased broiler rack and broil for about 6 minutes under medium heat. Turn fish; spread with remaining sauce and broil for 5 to 6 minutes. Makes 4 servings. - 29.4333

1. In a small saucepan, combine water, bonito flakes, and kelp (lightly wipe with damp cloth and make 1/2-inch [1 1/2-cm] cuts with scissors at 1-inch [2 1/2-cm] intervals as in Primary Bonito Stock if using a new piece of kelp). 2. Bring to a soft boil over... - 28.9745

1. Do not wash kelp, since the white powder on the surface contains much of the flavor of the kelp. Instead, lightly wipe both sides of kelp with a damp cloth and make 1/2 -inch (1 1/2 -cm) cuts with scissors at 1-inch (2 1/2 -cm) intervals to release... - 23.2473

MAKING 1) In a greased frying pan or on a wire mesh over the stove top, grill the whole eggplants. 2) Peel the skin under running water and pat it dry. 3) Slit the eggplants deeply, lenghthwise from the stem end to... - 30.3822

1. Cut garlic in half. Rub surface of fish with cut side of garlic. Lightly sprinkle fish with salt. 2. Skewer fillet with 4 round metal skewers so that blunt ends of skewers can be held in one hand and skewers fan out into fish. Pass fillet lightly over high... - 38.8997

In a heavy frying-pan, fry the onions gently in the olive oil until barely transparent. Add the tomatoes, chillies, garlic, mint and some salt. Stir over high heat for 1-2 minutes. Remove the sauce and cool. In a wide dish layer the raw fish with the tomato... - 36.1189

Bring kelp and water to boil in large saucepan over high heat. Immediately remove from heat and sprinkle with dried bonito flakes. Let flakes settle to bottom of saucepan (stir if they do not readily settle). Line colander with linen napkin, towel or... - 24.4321

1. Cook noodles. 2. Peel and seed cucumber. Cut crosswise into thin slices. 3. Bring bonito stock to a boil. Add salt and soy sauce. While stock is heating, preheat soup bowls, place cooked noodles in bottom of bowl, and distribute cucumber rounds on top. Add... - 28.2531

1. Cook noodles. 2. Prepare 4 1/2 cups bonito stock. 3. Cook peas. If nori seaweed has not been pretoasted, toast by lightly passing shiny side over an open flame several times. Cut into fine shreds with scissors or wrap in a dry cloth and crumble into small... - 38.5183

Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil in a saucepan and add the seaweed. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring well. Add the bonito shavings, and remove from heat. When the pieces have settled to the bottom of the pan, strain the stock. Return it to the pan. Add the soy... - 33.9552

MAKING 1) Rinse the spinach well. 2) In a large pot, allow the water to boil, add the salt, and blanch the spinach, rinse under cold water. 3) Squeeze out the water thoroughly, trim off the ends and cut into 1- 1/2 inch. 4) In a shallow bowl, place the... - 32.077

MAKING 1) Combine bonito, kelp, and water and let it simmer for 20 minutes. 2) Strain the soup, season with salt, soy sauce, and monosodium glutamate. SERVING 3) In each soup bowl, arrange small slices of canned fish cake, a slice of fresh mushroom, boiled... - 34.0307

1. Cut tofu in half crosswise. Plunge into boiling water for 5 seconds, then transfer immediately to large bowl of ice water. 2. While water is boiling for step 1, prepare CONDIMENTS. 3. Drain tofu and place 1 piece tofu in each of 4 individual serving bowls.... - 26.3744

1. Peel squash (if rind is tough and inedible when cooked) and cut into rough 2-inch (5-cm) square chunks. 2. In a saucepan combine squash, bonito stock, sugar, mirin, and salt. Cover with drop-lid and pan lid and cook over medium heat until tender. 3. Add... - 28.775

1. Combine eggs, sake, and a pinch salt. Beat, frothing as little as possible. 2. Bring bonito stock to a boil over medium heat. Add salt and soy sauce, then reduce to simmer. 3. Mix cornstarch with 2 Tbsps water, then blend evenly into soup, stirring... - 36.5533

1. Cut chicken diagonally into bite-sized pieces. Sprinkle with a pinch salt and 1 tsp sake. Coat chicken with cornstarch. Cook in boiling water until it floats to top (3-4 minutes). Remove and cool in pan of cold water. Drain. 2. Cut "caps" off okra and... - 32.0093

1. Toast sesame seeds. Peel and seed cucumber, then quarter lengthwise. Cut into bite-sized wedges by making a diagonal cut, rotating a quarter turn, and cutting again. Wrap in a dry cloth to remove excess surface moisture. 2. Combine cucumber, soy sauce,... - 21.6487

1. Cook noodles following package directions. 2. Prepare sauces. SOY DIPPING SAUCE: Bring mirin to a boil over high heat in saucepan to evaporate alcohol. Reduce heat to medium, then add soy sauce and bonito stock. Bring to a boil again, then remove from... - 38.6181

1. Wash spinach well to remove any trapped dirt. Do not trim. Add pinch sugar to a pot with ample amount of boiling water. Soften stems by placing spinach into pot root end first, keeping spinach in a bunch. Spinach bunch should slide into pot on its own... - 36.6719

1. In a medium saucepan, heat the vegetable oil. Add the corn, cover and shake over high heat until the kernels have popped. Add the the water, bonito flakes, chiles, rosemary, thyme and allspice and bring to a boil. Remove the saucepan from the heat, cover... - 26.4284

1. Peel eggplant and quarter lengthwise. Soak in cold water for 15 to 20 minutes. Wrap one piece at a time in a paper towel or absorbent cloth and gently press to remove excess water. 2. Toast and grind sesame seeds. 3. Heat oil in wok or deep skillet to... - 33.2943

1. Soak wakame seaweed until it softens (about 10 minutes). Do not oversoak. Drain and trim away any tough sections, then cut into 1-inch (2 1/2-cm) lengths. Cut tofu into 1/2-inch (1 1/2 -cm) cubes. 2. Heat bonito stock over medium flame. When lukewarm,... - 30.7581

1. Cook plain rice. 2. Clean and cut shrimp, squid (or fish), and bell pepper for deep-frying. When rice is almost ready, begin deep-frying tempura. Mix BATTER just before frying. 3. Combine SAUCE ingredients and bring to a boil over medium heat. 4. Divide... - 36.3602

1. Wrap each cake of tofu in a cloth and set on a cutting board. Raise one end of cutting board slightly and place a heavy plate or another cutting board on top of tofu to press out excess moisture. Let stand 10 to 15 minutes. 2. While tofu is draining,... - 39.6851

To prepare 1. Prepare a total of 8 1/2 cups bonito stock. 2. Blanch 4 whole cabbage leaves in boiling water until soft, then cool in cold water. Drain. Pare down thick veins so cabbage can be rolled. Blanch spinach in same manner as cabbage. Squeeze out... - 44.2509

1. Preheat broiler. Wash eggplant and discard any leaves but leave cap intact. Wrap whole eggplant in foil and broil for 15 to 25 minute (depending on size) until eggplant softens. Turn occasionally. 2. When cool enough to handle, peel eggplant. Place on... - 26.2349

To prepare 1. Soak mushrooms in warm water until soft (about 1 hour), keeping them submerged by covering with drop-lid, flat pan lid, or saucer. 2. Prepare a total of 3 cups bonito stock. 3. Blanch 4 cabbage leaves for 1 or 2 minutes in boiling water.... - 44.7616

To prepare 1. Cook plain rice. 2. While rice is cooking prepare fillings. Salmon: Broil salmon until lightly browned. Remove bones and skin. Sprinkle with sake. Use about 2 tsps per rice ball. Bonito: Moisten bonito flakes with soy sauce. Use 1/2 tsp per rice... - 39.3736

1. Cut each cake of tofu crosswise into 6 equal rectangular slices. Arrange slices on a clean kitchen towel atop a cutting board and cover with another towel. Raise one end of chopping board slightly and place a heavy plate or another cutting board on top of... - 38.5819

To prepare 1. Soak mushrooms in warm water until soft (about 1 hour), keeping them submerged by covering with drop-lid, flat pan lid, or saucer. Discard stems and cut caps into quarters lengthwise. If using large mushrooms, slice into 1/2-inch (1 1/2-cm) wide... - 47.5103

To prepare 1. Prepare 2 1/4 cups bonito stock. 2. Combine BROTH ingredients, and, stirring occasionally, bring to a boil over medium heat, making sure that salt dissolves. Force-cool by swirling bowl with broth in a larger bowl containing water and ice... - 41.414

1. Soak freeze-dried tofu in warm water until soft (1-2 hours). Weigh down with plate or drop-lid so that tofu is entirely immersed. When soft, rinse in cold water and squeeze out excess water by pressing tofu between palms. Repeat until water no longer comes... - 39.8958

Prepare ahead: Combine ingredients for sauce, in a pan. Bring to a boil (uncovered), stirring constantly. Strain through a fine sieve and cool to room temperature. To Serve: Divide sauce into individual tiny dishes. Garnish each serving with 1/2 tsp WASABI... - 34.0885

1. SESAME DRESSING: Toast and grind sesame seeds. When seeds have been ground into a rough paste, mix in remaining ingredients. If desired, save 1 tsp unground sesame seeds to sprinkle on as garnish. 2. Wash and trim green beans. Cut diagonally in half. Cook... - 29.4088

1. Prepare CONDIMENTS. 2. Combine DIPPING SAUCE ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil for 5 seconds, then remove from heat. Strain through a cheesecloth-lined wire strainer into a small heat-resistant cup. (A pyrex custard cup... - 36.7523

1. Prepare chicken breasts as directed in Chilled Somen Noodles. Drain crab meat. Remove any shell or cartilage. 2. Soak wakame seaweed for 10 minutes in water. Do not soak too long. Rinse. Pour boiling water over wakame, then drain and squeeze out excess... - 38.3537

1. Trim all but 3/4 inch (2 cm) of stem from each turnip. Peel. Trim a small piece from bottom of each turnip so that it will stand upright. Cut off the top of each turnip 1/2 inch (1 1/2 cm) below the stem. This will be the decorative cap. 2. Lightly wipe... - 36.2262

To prepare 1. Shell shrimp, then devein by inserting a toothpick at the curve of the back and pulling out the alimentary canal. Remove tails. Place shells in a small saucepan with 3/4 cup water and boil over medium heat until water is reduced by half. Strain... - 41.4272

1. Immerse white end of green onion into boiling salted water until it softens (about 1 minute). Immerse whole onion and parboil. Transfer immediately to cold water and quickly cool. Drain. Arrange onion side by side on a cutting board. Remove the bitter... - 37.6309

GETTING READY 1. Wash and clean the prawns and then devein them 2. Wash and clean the squid rings and pat dry 3. Slice the spring onions in to large pieces and then chop the Chinese cabbage into 4 cm/1.5 inch pieces. Wash and set aside to drain MAKING 4.... - 46.0715

To prepare 1. Soak mushrooms in 3 1/2 cups warm water until soft (about 1 hour), keeping them submerged by covering with drop-lid, flat pan lid, or saucer. Reserve liquid. 2. Sprinkle chicken fillet with sake and salt. Preheat skillet over medium heat, add... - 45.7574

To prepare 1. Wash mushrooms. Soak in 3 cups warm water until soft (about 1 hour), keeping them submerged by covering with drop-lid, flat pan lid, or saucer. Drain, reserving soaking water. Discard stems and cut caps into slices 1/4 inch (3/4 cm) wide. 2.... - 44.8065

1. Beat eggs well, frothing as little as possible. Add bonito stock, soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and salt. 2. Heat a 6- to 8-inch (15- to 20-cm) skillet or egg pan over medium-high heat until medium-hot. Lightly oil pan using a paper towel or cloth swab. Pour... - 38.2473

1. Prepare plain rice 2. Remove stem and strings from snow peas and blanch peas. Slice lengthwise into thin strips. Cut onions in half and slice thinly. 3. Pound pork with tenderizing mallet. Coat with flour, dip into beaten egg, then coat well with bread... - 37.127

1. Soak mushrooms in warm water until soft (about 1 hour), keeping them submerged by covering with drop-lid, flat pan lid, or saucer. Drain. Discard stems and cut caps into strips 1/4 inch (3/4 cm) wide. 2. Peel carrot and cucumber. Cut into rectangular... - 44.6078

MAKING 1) In a bowl, add flour, eggs, pork, cabbage, 1/2 shrimps, and salt, blend until smooth. 2) on a hot plate or frying pan heat little vegetable oil, pour the batter on it; cook over a gentle heat for 5 min, or bubbly around the edges. 3) Place the... - 38.2651

1. Cook noodles according to package directions. After cooling and rinsing noodles, set aside and allow to drain well. 2. Prepare SOY DIPPING SAUCE. Force-cool by swirling bowl with dipping sauce in a larger bowl containing water and ice cubes. 3. Prepare... - 35.3033

1. Separate cabbage leaves. Submerge in boiling water to soften slightly. Drain. Cut crosswise into 2-inch (5-cm) wide strips. If the leaves are quite wide, cut in half lengthwise first. 2. Immerse deep-fried tofu in boiling water for 30 seconds to remove... - 32.1063

1. Peel potatoes. Slice into quarters lengthwise, then crosswise into 1/2-inch (1 1/2-cm) slices. Rinse starch from potatoes in a bowl of cold water. Drain. 2. Cut leeks into 1-inch (2 1/2-cm) lengths. 3. Cook potatoes in stock over medium-high heat. When... - 30.707

1. Soak mushrooms in warm water until soft (about 1 hour), keeping them submerged by covering with drop-lid, flat pan lid, or saucer. 2. Peel carrot. Sliver carrots as if sharpening a pencil. Slivers should be thin, irregular, and about 1 inch (2 1/2 cm)... - 38.2349

1. Peel and seed cucumber. Slice thinly crosswise. Soak for 10 minutes in 1 cup water containing scant 1/2 tsp salt. 2. Drain crab meat. Remove any shell or cartilage. Sprinkle lightly with rice vinegar and pinch sugar. 3. GOLDEN DRESSING: Combine dressing... - 39.6367

To make sushi rice 1. Wash rice as you would plain rice. Drain, cover with cheesecloth, and let stand in a colander for 1 hour. (Soak dry rice that has been on the shelf a while for 30 minutes and drain for 30 minutes, if desired.) While rice is draining,... - 44.1962

To prepare 1. If using shiitake mushrooms, soak in 2 cups warm water until soft (about 1 hour), keeping them submerged by covering with drop-lid, flat pan lid, or saucer. Reserve liquid. Discard stems and notch a decorative cross design on caps. Add caps, 1... - 39.8727

GETTING READY 1) Remove bones and flake fish. 2) Sprinkle lemon juice on top. 3) Keep in freezer to chill. 4) In a bowl put green beans and add French dressing. 5) Keep in freezer to chill. MAKING 6) To the mayonnaise add pickle relish, mustard, chili sauce,... - 42.5794

1. Prepare SUSHI RICE. 2. For specific amounts used in preparing all items (except nori seaweed) in this step. Mushrooms and gourd ribbons: Wash and soak mushrooms in 2 1/2 cups warm water until soft (about 1 hour), keeping them submerged by covering with... - 44.482

1. Scale, clean, and wash trout, leaving head and tail intact. To bone, open fish and insert knife above the backbone at the point closest to the head and run knife lengthwise along bone to release flesh. Repeat to release flesh on other side of bone. Head... - 33.9094

GETTING READY 1) In a colander, sprinkle the zucchini with a little salt and allow to drain for 30 minutes. MAKING 2) In a large pan, saute the swordfish in half the butter, until thoroughly cooked. Remove with a slotted spoon and keep aside. 3) Saute onions... - 44.0219

About 45 minutes before serving: 1. In each of 2 8-quart kettles heat 3/4 cup oil. To each add half of onions, peppers, and carrots; brown lightly. 2. Then in one kettle arrange clams; top with whole fish, each cut in half; in second kettle arrange shrimp,... - 38.733

1. Cut each cake of tofu in half lengthwise and then crosswise into thirds. Arrange pieces on a clean kitchen towel atop a cutting board and cover with another towel. Raise one end of chopping board slightly and place a heavy plate or another cutting board on... - 40.7768

To prepare 1. Soak mushrooms in warm water until soft (about 1 hour), keeping them submerged by covering with drop-lid, flat pan lid, or saucer. Drain. Discard stems and notch a decorative cross on each mushroom cap. 2. Combine SEASONING ingredients and bring... - 44.8694

To prepare 1. Prepare ingredients and decoratively arrange on one or more large serving platters. Eggplant: Slice into 1/4-inch (3/4-cm) rounds. If eggplant is especially large, cut in half or quarters lengthwise, then slice. Soak in cold water for 15 to 20... - 45.3031

To prepare 1. Prepare seafood first. Shrimp: Shell and devein, but leave tail and shell segment closest to tail intact. Diagonally cut off a portion of tail and force out moisture with edge of knife. Make 4 or 5 deep crosswise cuts in belly and gently... - 45.3998

To make plain rice All recipes call for short-grain rice. When planning a meal requiring rice, allow at least 1 hour for washing, soaking, boiling, and standing. Use a heavy, tight-lidded pot with a capacity roughly 3 times the volume of uncooked rice. (Pot... - 45.748