kinwashi

21 Feb 12, 21:34

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Heating up the tomato juice and agar-agar.

When I achieved a cup of tomato juice I added 2-3 tablespoons of agar-agar powder and heated while stirring constantly. ( I started with 2 tablespoons, but added a bit more)

When the powder dissolves pour into a flat container and chill. That’s pretty much it. Using a large flat container makes it easier to cut, especially if you want to cube it like that

Here’s a photo of the box of agar-agar powder and the jelly before it cooled.

You like: Tomato Agar Agar.

Jigoku. (hells)

kinwashi

21 Feb 12, 22:41

JIGOKU.

http://youtu.be/CIMCAuYk6nQ

http://youtu.be/t7w_hJEYax4

kinwashi

22 Feb 12, 21:09

What is this?

Dango-Jiru ã� ã‚“ã�”æ±�

kinwashi

22 Feb 12, 21:14

2011-02-03

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kinwashi

22 Feb 12, 21:20

Dango Jiru

By Tess / 30/01/2008 / Asian Cooking, Noodles, Pork, Soups /

This is the second recipe that Pat, over at The Asian Grandmothers’ Cookbook, sent me to test. If testing new recipes sounds like fun to you let her know.

This recipe is “Grandma Mivoshi’s Dango Jiru.” It’s a Japanese-Hawaiian soup with lots of greens, Spam ™, and dumplings. “Dango” refers to the dumplings, which in Japan are usually made with rice flour, but in this Hawaiian variation, the dumplings are made with all-purpose flour.

I used my King Arthur Flour dough whisk to mix the flour and water to make the dumpling dough. It’s a great tool that’s surprisingly effective for mixing batters and dough, easy to use, and easy to clean. If you look closely at my pictures you’ll see evidence of a minor household emergency that distracted me while the dough was resting: The beautiful round smooth ball of dough dried out and developed a pebbly texture on the surface. I went ahead and rolled the dough to 1/4″ thickness and cut the noodles. The dumplings were fine once they were cooked.

The recipe called for mustard cabbage, and after a quick Google I found that it’s sometimes called “gai choy.” There was a note on the site that a good sub would be mustard greens, so I grabbed a small bunch.

Then I noticed this interesting looking vegetable that looked just like the picture online—right there in my regular grocery store! It’s pretty, don’t you think?

The recipe also calls for mizuna, but hey, this is winter and not much is growing here. I did find it, at great price for a very small package. Then I noticed that it was labeled “Arugula / Rocket” and there was another green labeled “Arugula / Roquette” in a much more generous bunch. I bought both. And some watercress.

It looked like a mountain of greens by the time I’d prepped them all!

Other vegetables for the soup are carrot, and onion. This is the first time I’ve bought Spam™ in more than 30 years! I opted for the “low salt” version. I suppose with all the rabbit food, this is still a relatively healthy meal. I cut the meat into 192 cubes; that’s three layers of 8 x 8 squares!

The soup is very easy to cook once the prep work is done. The dumplings cook right in the broth so the liquid thickens a bit. I served it with a garnish of green onion slices, and Chinese mustard paste and soy sauce for dipping. No, we did not eat all of that mustard, but it’s hard to make a smaller amount.

So, how was it? It was good. I made the whole recipe (serves 4 to 6) and because there are only two of us, there is a lot left over. I don’t know if it will re-heat well. I took some to work with me and nuked it, and the greens just got overcooked. The dumplings were better, though.

kinwashi

22 Feb 12, 22:39

Botak Hell in Beppu.

http://youtu.be/UT1ikVc6YhQ

kinwashi

23 Feb 12, 18:32

Kyushu.

kinwashi

23 Feb 12, 18:37

Now you know what is Kyushu can offer.

ASO.

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At first tour of Mount Aso, Japan. you will see the main attractions at the crater lake of Mount Aso is a steamy blue on Mount Nakadake. Cable car will transport tourists to the top of the volcano, and there was a complex full of souvenir stalls and hawker. On the edge of the crater there is also a kind of neat sidewalks. In Aso, you will also find a collection of hot water baths.

Aso is the largest active volcanic caldera in the world. Located almost in the middle of Japan’s Kyushu Island. This term is called the big caldera kotlovia indentation at the top of a volcano. In the case of Aso volcano will create a volcanic cone collapsed summit caldera. Aso large crater floor is inhabited since time immemorial. This area is divided into individual terrace, where farmers and farm pastures. Because of continuous volcanic activity occurred in the Aso caldera spewing hot water. In addition to the park to protect a group of Aso caldera volcanoes and Kuju to altitude above 1500. Among them is the highest mountain on the island of Kyushu, Mount Kuju 1791 meters above sea level. Due to the high altitude of Aso caldera pretty cool, but sunny summer. In winter snow higher positions extraordinary.

kinwashi

23 Feb 12, 19:16

ASO TRAVEL SPOT GUIDE

Uchimaki Onsen(hot spring)
It is hot spring village located at the foot of Aso-zan, about 80 fountainheads of hot spring and over 30 accommodation facilities are gathered in this place. The hot spring here contains lithium which is rare for a hot spring in Japan. ...
Daikanbo (mountain)
It is the observatory located in Aso Gairinnzan which is 935.9 meter above sea level. It’s natural observatory which has a panoramic view with Aso dani (valley) in below. And the view of 5 Aso mountains right in front of you that you sometimes can see a sea of clouds early in a morning of autumn. ...
Kusasenrigahama
It’s a circle shape of prairie spread in 79 square kilo meters. The horses and cattle come to drink water at the big pond made of rain water that has atmosphere of pasturage. ...
Aso-zan (crater)
Aso-zan which is located at Aso area of Kumamoto prefecture has world largest caldera.There are hot springs round the mountain that it is one of the popular tour spot in this area. ...

kinwashi

23 Feb 12, 19:22

kinwashi

23 Feb 12, 19:23

FUKUOKA TRAVEL SPOT GUIDE

Yanagawa
Situated in southern Fukuoka prefecture and facing the Ariake Bay, Yanagawa is widely known as the birthplace of one of Japan's most popular poets Kitahara Hakushu, and for its vast network of canals which can be experienced by taking a ride on a boat cruise known as the Donko. ...
Dazaifu Tenmangu (Shrine)
Dazaifu Tenmangu stands on the grave of Sugawara Michizane, the god of scholarship, and the deity of all Tenmangu shrines built throughout the country. Thousands of luck charms, Ema, are displayed showing prayers written by worshipers asking for good fortune to pass exams . ...
Kanmon Straits
This narrow water passage separating the Honshu and Kyushyu islands is best known for the expressway suspension bridge, Kanmon Bridge. Several underwater tunnels run for trains, automobiles, Shinkansen and also for pedestrians. ...
Atago Jinja (Shrine)
The shrine is believed to be the oldest shrine in Fukuoka, and stands on a site where the best view of Hakata Bay is captured. 700,000 people visit here to worship and to view sunrise on New Year's Day. It plays host to the summer Hozuki (Chinese Lantern Plant ) Festival, and the Fire Festival in w ...
Fukuoka Tower
Soaring 234 meters above sea level, the tower stands on the site where Asian Pacific Expo (Yokatopia) took place in 1989. It hosts an observatory overlooking the city and the Hakata Bay and on a floor below the observatory there is a restaurant and café. ...
Hakata Station
Hakata station serves as hub for the Shinkansen, conventional railroad lines, subways, and buses. It is the terminus for frequent Shinkansen trains that connect Tokyo in 5 hours. Since 2011, it serves the Kyushu Shinkansen trains that run between Shin-Osaka and Kumamoto. ...
Kushida Jinja (Shrine)
This is the host shrine for the city's major event, the Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival held in July every year. At the Oiyama, the last day's highlight, daring carriers of 8 Yamakasa floats dash through the streets to compete for the fastest time in reaching the goal. ...
Marinoa City Fukuoka
The largest outlet mall in Kyushu, Marinoa City, is easily identifiable from afar by its two iconic ferris wheels.Outlet I, II, and III, and the Marinaside building house 170 stores, restaurants, cafes, and a garden and boardwalk for taking a stroll on the waterfront. ...

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kinwashi

23 Feb 12, 21:33

Natas Fair 1-for-1 promotion to Japan

By GoingPlaces

Starting from today till the end of NATAS Fair 2012 (24 to 26 Feb), Japan National Tourism Organisation (JNTO) is partnering with 12 travel agents to roll out the NATAS Fair 1-for-1 Promotion to Japan. These 1-for-1 tours to Tokyo, Kyushu, Chubu/Alpine Route and Hokkaido are part of the efforts to bring travelers back to Japan and is limited to the first 1200 persons who purchase a Japan tour package to travel between 1 March and 31 May 2012.

kinwashi

23 Feb 12, 21:37

Hakata Ramen- What & How

http://youtu.be/elZzm0EJeZU

What Is Hakata Ramen?

Hakata ramen originated in Hakata city located north west of Kyushu . The main characteristic of Hakata ramen is the white, thick soup that is made from pork bones, also called Tonkotsu (pork bone) soup/ramen. Some of the other differences in character it has from other types of ramen are thinner noodles, and the simple decorative toppings of cha-shu , chopped scallions, red colored ginger, and sesame seeds.

In our restaurants we use carefully selected Berkshire pork and filtered water. It is cooked for more than 15 hours with a strong flame from a commercial grade jet burner to make our unique Tonkotsu soup.

Some of you may think, Tonkotsu soup is just a soup, it can't be difficult to make. soup is like a living thing that must be carefully monitored. The water level, temperature, and strength of the flame must be maintained in order to create the best consistency of coloring as well as taste. Otherwise we wouldn't be able to open our restaurants, as it has happened a few times in the past. We take great pride in our work and food that we serve. We will not be second best!

The cha-shu we serve as one of our toppings, is also prepared and cooked using our secret sauce to bring out the taste.

The noodles are specially made to order from an outside source using our Shin-Sen-Gumi recipe. The noodles are thinner than the noodles that other restaurants use. Our noodles have a wholesome taste of true Hakata ramen noodles that no other noodle restaurants serve.

In our Hakata Ramen restaurants , you are aksed to make some choices. Such as the hardeness of the noodles, thickness and richness of the soup to better suit your tastes. Since we do not offer extra large servings, we offer extra noodles for those who are not satisfied with one serving. It is best to ask for extra noodles before you finish your soup.

Many of our customers have asked for spicy miso (spicy seasonings with soybean paste) and after so many unsuccessful attempts, we can finally offer a delicious and original recipe that we can be proud of. Please try our spicy miso along with our other new added toppings on your next visit.

kinwashi

23 Feb 12, 21:38

HAKATA TRAVEL SPOT GUIDE

Fukuoka Tower
Soaring 234 meters above sea level, the tower stands on the site where Asian Pacific Expo (Yokatopia) took place in 1989. It hosts an observatory overlooking the city and the Hakata Bay and on a floor below the observatory there is a restaurant and café. ...
Hakata Station
Hakata station serves as hub for the Shinkansen, conventional railroad lines, subways, and buses. It is the terminus for frequent Shinkansen trains that connect Tokyo in 5 hours. Since 2011, it serves the Kyushu Shinkansen trains that run between Shin-Osaka and Kumamoto. ...
Tenjin Underground Shopping Mall
Tenjin Chikagai, or Tenchika for short, is the largest underground commercial area in Kyushu. Built in 1976 and designed to look like a street from a Europan city in the 19 century, it stretches 590 meters and is lined with 150 shops and restaurants packed with shoppers and commuters. ...
Nakasu
Located in Hakata-ward, Nakasu is one of Japan's best known entertainment districts. What attracts people today most in Nakasu is its gourmet industry. The area boasts a concentration of the finest restaurants and the famous Yatai (food stalls). ...
Kushida Jinja (Shrine)
This is the host shrine for the city's major event, the Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival held in July every year. At the Oiyama, the last day's highlight, daring carriers of 8 Yamakasa floats dash through the streets to compete for the fastest time in reaching the goal. ...
Marinoa City Fukuoka
The largest outlet mall in Kyushu, Marinoa City, is easily identifiable from afar by its two iconic ferris wheels.Outlet I, II, and III, and the Marinaside building house 170 stores, restaurants, cafes, and a garden and boardwalk for taking a stroll on the waterfront. ...
Canal City Hakata
Canal City is one of the most popular shopping and entertainment destinations in downtown Hakata. The canyon-like architectures, designed by American architect Jon Jerde, house 250 stores, restaurants, a theater, a cinema complex, two hotels, and office areas. ...

kinwashi

24 Feb 12, 20:56

What special from Kumamoto?

source from Rakuten.

kinwashi

24 Feb 12, 21:02

Ginkgo Biloba Trees near Kumamoto Prefectural Office

Named after 540,000 koku Higo Domain, fifty-four ginkgo biloba trees were planted. The entire place turns yellow in autumn and at night when everything is lit up, it is quite magical. The best time to go would be when the leaves have just started to fall. Whether you look up or down, everything looks golden. It's truly a sight to behold.

Taipin'en

Taipin'en is one of many Chinese dishes which is said to come from the northeastern part of China, and became popular in Kumamoto. It commonly features vermicelli with many ingredients, including meat, vegetables, and egg, served in chicken bone soup. Depending on the restaurant, you can even get pork bone based or salt variations of soups. This dish has lots of vitamins and minerals as well as dietary fiber and half the calories of Champon noodles. It is quite a healthy menu.
[Recommendation]
You can find Taipin'en in menus of most Chinese restaurants. This dish is basically soup and vermicelli, with lot of other ingredients such as pork, vegetables, kamaboko, and mushrooms. This will depend on the restaurant.

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kinwashi

24 Feb 12, 21:04

KUMAMOTO TRAVEL SPOT GUIDE

Tsuujunbashi
It is biggest arch shaped raised aqueduct in Japan which has built in 1854. It is chosen for 100 chosen cannel, and the landscape of the area and bridge itself are designated as important cultural property. ...
Suizenjijoujuen
It is 73,000 square meter of large garden. It is a go around style of garden of momoyama and the water of the pond in middle is underground water from Aso. It used garden shrubs, artificial hill, and pumice to create the model of scenic beauty of oldâ€�time fiftyâ€�three stages of the Tokaido which was ...
Kumamoto-jo (castle)
Goten, Big and Small castle towers, Gokaiyagura are built in cram together on top of stone wall is the feature of the castle. It is chosen for 100 Fine Castles of Japan and the Three Fine Castles. ...

kinwashi

24 Feb 12, 21:07

Seen this before?

what is this?

From Kumamoto.

Horse Meat Dishes

kinwashi

24 Feb 12, 21:15

KUMAMOTO

http://youtu.be/RPc0r8VaCB8

kinwashi

24 Feb 12, 21:17

Another Famous meats from Kumamoto.

Horse Meat Sashimi

kinwashi

24 Feb 12, 23:25

So what kind of meats is this ?

http://hakatabijin.blogspot.com/2010/08/farming-part-2-and-kumamoto-city.html

kinwashi

25 Feb 12, 19:08

Oyster.... there are so many kinds everywhere,

Kumamoto Oyster,

What is Kumamoto oyster?

North America East Coast

Ballard Fish & Oyster Company (VA) – Misty Point and Watch House Point oysters

Blue Island Shellfish Farm (NY) – Blue Point and Naked Cowboy oysters

Chesapeake Bay Oyster Company (VA) – Parrot Island oysters

Chessie Seafood and Aquafarms (VA) -York River oysters

Colville Bay Oyster Company (PE) – Colville Bay oysters

Cuttyhunk Shellfish Farms (MA) – Cuttyhunk oysters

East Dennis Oyster Farm (MA) – East Dennis oysters

Glidden Point Oyster Sea Farm (ME) – Glidden Point oysters

Island Creek Oyster Company (MA) – Island Creek oysters

Matunuck Oyster Farm (RI) – Matunuck and other RI oysters

Moonstone Oyster Company (RI) – Moonstone oysters

Rappahannock River Oysters (VA) – Rappahannock and Olde Salt oysters

Salt Water Farms (RI) – Beavertail, Quonset Point and Umami oysters

Westport Aquaculture (CT) – Hummock Island oysters

Widow’s Hole Oyster Company (NY) – Widow’s Hole oysters

Woodbury Shellfish (MA) – Wellfleet oysters

North America West Coast

Drake’s Bay Family Farm (CA) – Drakes Bay oysters

Emerald Acres Oysters (WA) – Treasure Cove oysters

Grassy Bar Oyster Company (CA) – Grass Bar oysters

Hama Hama Oyster Company (WA) – Hama Hama oysters

Hog Island Oyster Company (CA) – Hog Island Sweetwater and Kumamoto oysters

Kachemak Shellfish Growers (AK) – Alaskan Kachemak Bay oysters

Olympia Oyster Company (WA) – Olympia oysters

Penn Cove Shellfish (WA) – National distributor of various west coast oysters

Taylor Shellfish Farms (WA) – Samish Bay, Dosewallips, Totten Inlet, Kumamoto, and Olympia oysters

Westcott Bay Sea Farms (WA) – Westcott Bay Belon, Westcott Bay Petite oysters

Europe

Colchester Oyster Fishery (UK) – Colchester wild and farmed oysters

Jersey Oysters (Jersey) – Jersey oysters

Michael Kelly Shellfish Ltd. (Ireland) – Kelly Galway oysters

Huître de Marennes Speciales Gillardeau (France) – Speciales Gillardeau oysters

Asia Pacific

Barilla Bay Oyster Farm (Tasmania) – Barilla Bay oysters

Cameron of Tasmania Cultured Shellfish (Tasmania) – The Golden Oyster

Freycinet Marine Farm (Tasmania) – Pacific oysters

Mizuyama Oyster Farm (Japan) – Various Japanese oysters

Shoalhaven River Oysters Inc (Australia) – Sydney Rock oysters

Tas Prime Oysters (Tasmania) – Woody Island oyster

kinwashi

25 Feb 12, 19:11

http://www.justfoodphotos.com/boston/neptune-oyster-2/

Kumamoto Oyster - Small, Sweet, Plump, Creamy, with Hint of Honeydew Melon

kinwashi

25 Feb 12, 22:08

OKINAWAN...Hana.

http://youtu.be/CMXJcBfpc3I

kinwashi

25 Feb 12, 22:37

Where are all the Kumamoto Oysters gone?

http://www.hayesoyster.com/kumamoto.html

The Kumamoto oyster is an exotic miniature variety of what is called the Pacific or Japanese oyster. Kumamotos differ from their northern cousins in several ways: They have a superior palatability, are smaller, deeper cupped, have a longer shelf-life, and are always in season.

Kumamoto oysters originally came from Yatsushiro Bay, Kumamoto Prefecture, Kyushu Island, Japan.

Due to post-war industrial pollution, Kumamotos became extinct in their native waters. Pacific Northwest farmers have kept the species alive. There are now Kumamoto oyster restoration projects in Japan.

Kumamotos from Tillamook Bay are mildly fruity and sweet with a rich butter-cream texture. Their size, texture and flavor makes them a favorite of half-shell connoisseurs, a favorite for wine-testing, and, the best choice for the-first-time oyster experience.

Kumamoto Oysters from Hayes Oyster Co.

Kinwashi Tour Japan Thread

2011-02-03

Dango Jiru

ASO TRAVEL SPOT GUIDE

FUKUOKA TRAVEL SPOT GUIDE

What Is Hakata Ramen?

HAKATA TRAVEL SPOT GUIDE

Ginkgo Biloba Trees near Kumamoto Prefectural Office

Taipin'en

KUMAMOTO TRAVEL SPOT GUIDE

North America East Coast

North America West Coast

Europe

Asia Pacific