Japanese Cuisine Craving

[ChileRelleno]

I was having some cravings for some Japanese food.
I'm not sure if I satisfied them or made it worse.
Sated but not... Know what I mean?  


Tropical Storm Teriyaki Chicken
Korokke, Fried Potato Croquettes with homemade Tonkatsu sauce
Sunomono / Cucumber Salad
Romaine topped with homemade Ginger dressing
Rice


Tropical Storm Teriyaki Chicken
Jaccard tenderized and marinated in teriyaki sauce for six hours
Grilled to get some char on them
Finished in skillet to get a killer glaze



Korokke, Fried Potato Croquettes
Boiled Russet potatoes, drain and return to pot over med heat to dry them out, and then mash them.
Brown some ground beef, saute some onion, combine and add to mash, season to taste with salt, pepper and maybe a little garlic.
Form into patties and chill.
Dredge patties in flour, egg and Panko.
Chill to set the Panko.
Deep fry at 350° till a deep golden brown, it's goes fast, just a few minutes.
Top with, Tonkatsu, Tare or Yum Yum sauce.











Sunomono, Cucumber Salad
5C Cucumber, halved, seeded and sliced thin
(Use Kyuri (Japanese) if you can find them, I use English)
1C Rice vinegar
4T Soy sauce
4T Sugar
4t Sesame oil
Sesame seeds
Marinate/Chill for a hour or two, drain and serve



Ginger Dressing
1C chopped Carrot
1/2 chopped Onion
3T chopped Ginger
1T sugar
1/2C Rice vinegar
1/4C Soy sauce
1/2t salt
3/4C Canola oil
Place everything but the oil in a blender and blend well.
Pour bled into a mixing bowl and slowly whisk in oil till emulsified.



Tonkatsu sauce
1/8C each Apple and Plum puree
1/4C Ketchup
1/4C Worcestershire
2t Soy sauce
2t Oyster sauce
1t sugar
Blend everything together well.
*** Make this sauce a day or two before.
It needs time for the flavors to meld and taste right.
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The Money Shots

[Crow]

Looks yummy !

[ChileRelleno]

DING! DING! Round Two!

Pork Tonkatsu, with homemade Tonkatsu sauce
Japanese Vegetable Curry
Sunomono, Cucumber Salad
Romaine topped with homemade Ginger dressing
Rice


Pork Tonkatsu, with homemade Tonkatsu sauce
Half a pork loin cut into 1/4" cutlets.
Dredged in flour, egg and Panko, then chilled to set the Panko.
Deep fried at 325° till a nice golden brown.
Salted before the grease stops dripping.





Curry with Vegetables
I cheat and use S&B Golden Curry sauce, I like the Medium Hot or Hot
Parboil chopped carrots, potatoes and onion till just tender, then add to curry and simmer for 15-20 minutes
Serve over pork, chicken or beef





The Money Shot

[Alto Mare]

Nice healthy meal, Chile!...good job!

Sal

[conchydong]

Great work as always. Cooking, like fishing is a passion, just like fishing and hunting.

[Bryan Young]

Looks delicious

[Brewcrafter]

Mouthwatering!  I am glad you mentioned "cheating" with the Golden Sauce - now I don' t feel so bad!  It is good!