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Temaki Hand Roll Sushi Recipe by Fiona Uyema

Temaki Hand Roll Sushi Recipe by Fiona Uyema

This is sushi recipe one of the most basic types and takes little time to prepare. If you’re a novice to sushi making I’d recommend you start with this cone-shaped roll, as it will help build your confidence with the slightly more complicated rolls. Serves 4 Ingredients: For the sushi meshi (sushi rice) – 2 cups Japanese rice uncooked …

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Japanese Cooking Essentials

10 Essential Ingredients for Japanese Cooking and Where to Buy Them

When I returned to Ireland over 10 years ago, after living in Japan for 3 years, it was quite difficult and expensive to get Japanese ingredients. You’ll be glad to know this isn’t the case anymore. Nowadays, these ingredients are widely available and less expensive. Stock up on the ten essential ingredients I’ve listed below …

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Sushi at Tani Naas

A Dublin Favourite Comes to Kildare – Tani Japanese Restaurant Naas Review

As lover of all things Japanese, I was so excited to hear that Tani Japanese Restaurant and Bar opened in Naas town, in Kildare, just ten minutes from my home. Once the final renovations were complete, Tani opened their doors to a town filled with people eager to try the most talked about new restaurant …

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Seven Spice Recipe

Japanese Seven Spice Recipe by Fiona Uyema

This wonderful collection of seven spices adds an interesting dimension to the taste of a dish and also adds a nutritional explosion, with each spice boasting different health benefits. In summary, this seven spice recipe possess strong anti-cancerous and anti-inflammatory properties; contain high levels of fibre, iron, calcium and protein; help to lower cholesterol; and …

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Authentic Japanese Miso Soup Recipe by Fiona Uyema

I previously wrote an article on TheTaste.ie “don’t diet change your lifestyle – 7 Japanese secrets”. In the article I wrote that I believe dieting is a short term solution and having a healthy lifestyle that is realistic and practical will work long term. I believe you should never have to compromise your love for …

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A Taste of Japan's Cuisine and Sake Arrives to West Cork on the 10th of November

A Taste of Japan’s Cuisine and Sake Arrives to West Cork on the 10th of November

Kate Ryan is bringing a taste of Japan’s cuisine and sake to West Cork with a special Japanese cookery demonstration by Fiona Uyema, author of the “Japanese Food Made Easy” cookbook. Attendees will also enjoy a tasting with one of Ireland’s leading experts in Sake, Joe Moore. Fiona has been blogging about Japanese food for many years, sharing her fascinating …

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Fiona Uyema to Return to the Stage at Bloom along with Catherine Fulvio, Neven Maguire and The Happy Pear

For the third consecutive year Fiona Uyema will return to the Bord Bia Chef’s Quality Kitchen Stage, at Bloom 2016, alongside Catherine Fulvio, Neven Maguire and The Happy Pear -to name but a few! Fiona Uyema’s cookery demonstrations will focus on fusing Japanese flavours with local Irish ingredients. Fiona says “I’m excited about the three …

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Hands-on Healthy Lunch Box Cookery Class with Japanese Cookery Expert Fiona Uyema

Are you bored with your work lunch, or need inspiration for your children’s school lunchbox? The Japanese are well known for their creative ways in preparing bento (lunch boxes) for their work and school lunches. They are healthy, tasty, well-balanced and colourful. Fiona Uyema says “Japanese people eat with their eyes so the appearance of …

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For Sake’s Sake – Your Guide to Japan’s Rice Wine, with Sake Cosmo Recipe

The alcoholic beverage called ‘sake’, Japanese rice wine, is made from polished rice and a type of bacteria culture called koji. Although sake is similar to wine in appearance, the brewing process of sake is more similar to beer. The alcohol content of sake is higher than wine and beer which is usually up to …

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Fiona Uyema Kaki Persimmon Fruit Tart

Kaki Persimmon Fruit Tart Recipe by Fiona Uyema

I remember collecting buckets of persimmon fruit (also called sharon fruit) with the elementary school children behind the local school where I worked in Japan. It reminded me of how we pick apples here in Ireland. In the past few years I was delighted to see this beautifully coloured fruit in my local supermarket. It …

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Fiona Uyema Irish Goat's Cheese, Fig & Apple Salad

Irish Goat’s Cheese, Fig & Apple Salad Recipe by Fiona Uyema

In Ireland we have fantastic cheese producers who make excellent quality cheese. The fig, apple and walnuts in this salad recipe offer diverse flavours and textures when matched with the soft goat’s cheese and refreshing rice vinegar dressing. This is a favourite in my house during the summer months. Serves 1–2 people Ingredients: Salad – …

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Get Hands On with Japanese Cookery Expert Fiona Uyema

The Japanese diet is revered for it’s health benefits, as well as it’s unique flavours. Though for many complex techniques and unusual ingredients can be off putting when considering incorporating Japanese food into your diet. On Saturday April 30th, Fiona Uyema will will host a hands on cooking class at Miele Gallery Citywest Dublin, teaching …

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