Cooking Takikomigohan at Home

Takikomigohan is rice cooked with many goodies in it. This article in Metropolis magazine gives you the basics to master this technique at home.

This photo is of rice with grilled salmon.

Are mo kore mo miso sauce

3/4 cup miso
1/4 cup sake
3 Tablespoons sugar
3 Tablespoons mirin
1 Tabelspoon soy suace

warm over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.

Nutty About Natto - dare to make this at home

Love it or leave it. I can`t get enough of fermented, sticky soybeans.

http://www.metropolis.co.jp/tokyo/587/localflavors.asp

Donburi - a meal in a bowl

Whether you are in a rush, or on a tight budget, or just craving some simple food, donburi is one way to go. Here are some suggestions around Tokyo for Japanese-style fast food.

http://www.metropolis.co.jp/tokyo/580/localflavors.asp