Houraisen Junmai Kasumizuki Namagenshu

Japanese|Pork|Summer|Vegetables

Boiled Pork and Okahijiki with Mustard Vinegar Miso

Cooking Studio Culinary Art 2026.July

Junmai Namazake Kasumizuki

Ingredients

Boiled pork 50g or more ・・・Thinly sliced.
Okahijiki, saltwort 50g or more ・・・Boil in plenty of water for 30 seconds, then briefly transfer to ice water. Pat dry.
Myoga ginger 1 piece ・・・Slice thinly, rinse briefly in cold water, then pat dry.
Red bell pepper 1/2 ・・・Slice thinly, rinse briefly in cold water, then pat dry.

<Mustard Vinegar Miso>

White miso 2 tbsp
Sugar 2/3 tbsp ・・・Adjust slightly depending on the sweetness of the white miso.
Vinegar 1 tbsp
Japanese mustard paste 1/2 tsp ・・・Adjust to taste.
Dashi broth As needed ・・・Use to adjust the thickness.

<Ingredients for the Boiled Pork>

Pork shoulder loin, block 350g ・・・Pour boiling water over the pork beforehand.
Green part of Japanese leek 15cm
Sliced ginger 5-6 slices
Sake 3 tbsp
Water As needed

Method

  1. For the boiled pork, place the pork, green leek, ginger, enough water to cover, and sake in a pot and heat. Once it comes to a boil, reduce to low heat and simmer for 40 minutes or longer. After it cools slightly, remove the pork, wrap it in plastic wrap, and store it in the refrigerator.
  2. Gently combine the okahijiki, myoga ginger, and red bell pepper.
  3. Arrange the thinly sliced boiled pork and the vegetables from step 2 on a serving dish, then spoon the mustard vinegar miso over the top.
Japanese|Seafood|Summer|Vegetables|ゴーヤとあさりの黒酢漬け

Bitter Melon and Clams Marinated in Black Vinegar

Culinary Workshop - Culinary Art - Juiy 2025

Houraisen Junmai Kasumizuki Namagenshu

Ingredients

Bitter melon (Goya) 250g or more ... Cut lengthwise, remove seeds and pith, slice into thin half-moons
Canned boiled clams 1 can (100g)
Myoga ginger 2 pieces ... Julienne

<Seasoning 1>

Soy sauce 1-1/2 tsp
Mirin 1-1/2 tsp
Sugar 1/2 tsp

<Seasoning 2>

Black vinegar 3 tbsp
Sugar 1 tbsp
Soy sauce 2 tsp
Salt A pinch
Water 1-2 tbsp

Instructions

  1. Sprinkle 2 tsp of salt over the bitter melon and let sit for about 5 minutes. Then rub by hand. Boil water in a pot and blanch the bitter melon briefly (about 30 seconds). Immediately transfer to cold water and squeeze out excess water.
  2. Transfer the clams with their juice into a pot. Add <Seasoning 1> and simmer until the liquid is mostly gone.
  3. Rub the myoga ginger with a pinch of salt, soak in water, then squeeze out the moisture.
  4. Combine all ingredients from <Seasoning 2> in a bowl. Add the bitter melon, clams, and myoga (after patting dry), and mix well. Let the flavors blend.
Japanese|Seafood|Summer|鯵のなめろう

Horse Mackerel "Namero" (Japanese Minced Fish Tartare)

Culinary Studio Culinary Art 2024.July

Houraisen Junmai Kasumizuki Namagenshu

Ingredients

Horse mackerel (for sashimi) 1 fish - Fillet into three pieces, remove the center bone, and chop coarsely
Leek 20g - Finely chopped
Myoga (Japanese ginger) 20g (1 piece) - Finely chopped
Ginger 20g (1 clove) - Finely chopped
Shiso leaves 3 leaves - Finely chopped into large pieces

Seasonings

Miso 2 tbsp
Mirin 2 tsp or more

Garnish

Water pepper (Tade) As needed
Sudachi (Japanese lime) As needed

Method

  1. Mix miso and mirin in a bowl. Heat in the microwave for about 10 seconds, then blend thoroughly and let cool.
  2. Add the chopped leek, myoga, ginger, and shiso leaves to the miso mixture and gently combine.
  3. Toss the chopped horse mackerel with the miso mixture.
  4. Line a plate with a shiso leaf, place the mixture on top, and garnish with water pepper and sudachi.
Japanese|Summer|Vegetables|豆腐とオクラの味噌漬け

Miso-Marinated Tofu and Okra

Culinary Studio Karinary Art 2020.July

Houraisen Junmai Kasumizuki Namagenshu

Ingredients

Firm tofu 1/2 block (200g) ... Cut in half lengthwise
Okra 10 pieces ... Rub with a cutting board

Miso Sauce (for tofu)

Miso 60g (2:1 ratio of red miso to koji miso, adjust to taste)
Boiled-off sake 1 tbsp
Boiled-off mirin 1 tbsp

Miso Sauce (for okra)

Koji miso 20g
Boiled-off mirin 1 tbsp

Accompaniment

Grated ginger To taste

Instructions

  1. Blanch tofu and wrap in kitchen paper, placing a weight on it for about 3 hours to drain water. Change the paper halfway through for thorough drainage.
  2. Mix the miso sauces.
  3. Spread the miso sauce around the wrapped tofu, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 day (up to 3 days). Plate and serve with grated ginger.
  4. Rub okra with salt and blanch for about 2 minutes. While still hot, marinate in miso sauce (use a ziplock bag). Ready to eat in half a day to 1 day.
Chinese|Pork|Summer|素麵のピリ辛和え 坦々麵風

Spicy Tossed Somen Noodles in Tantanmen Style

Culinary Studio Karinary Art 2021.July

Houraisen Junmai Kasumizuki Namagenshu

Ingredients

【Stir-Fried Minced Pork】
Minced pork 200g
Zhacai (Sichuan preserved vegetable) 120g
Minced ginger 2 tsp
Salad oil (for frying) 1 tbsp

Seasoning

Soy sauce 2 tsp
Sugar 1 tsp
Sake 2 tsp

Spicy Sauce

Soy sauce and sake 2 tbsp each
Sugar 1 tsp
Tianmianjiang (sweet bean paste) 2 tsp
Red chili powder 1-2 tsp

Others

Somen noodles As needed
Garnish (chopped green onions, shiso leaves, myoga, etc.) As desired

Instructions

  1. Thinly slice the zhacai, soak in water (changing the water occasionally) to remove salt (about 20 minutes or more).
  2. Finely chop the desalted zhacai, heat oil in a frying pan, and stir-fry the zhacai.
  3. Add minced pork and ginger to the frying pan, stir-fry until the pork is cooked through, then mix in the .
  4. Place boiled and cooled somen noodles in a serving dish, top with the stir-fried pork mixture, add garnish, and drizzle with .
  5. ※ : Combine the ingredients from soy sauce to red chili powder in a pan and simmer. Can be stored in the refrigerator.
Japanese|Summer|Vegetables|いぶりがっこのポテトサラダ

Potato Salad with Iburigakko (Smoked Pickled Daikon)

Culinary Art Studio Karinary Art 2022.July

Houraisen Junmai Kasumizuki Namagenshu

Ingredients

Potatoes 2 medium (300g) ... Steam until a skewer passes through (about 12 minutes) or microwave at 500W for 5-6 minutes
Cream cheese 60g ... Cut into 1.5cm cubes
Smoked takuan (pickled radish) 40g ... Thinly sliced and then diced
Shiso leaves or cress As needed

Seasoning A

Salt 1/2 tsp
Vinegar 1 tsp
Olive oil 2 tsp

Seasoning B

Mayonnaise 3 tbsp
Coarsely ground black pepper To taste
Shredded lemon peel To taste

Instructions

  1. Peel the steamed potatoes while still warm and mash them.
  2. Sprinkle Seasoning A over the potatoes, mix well, and let cool.
  3. Add cream cheese and smoked takuan to the potatoes, mix with mayonnaise, and serve on top of shiso leaves. Garnish with lemon peel and coarsely ground black pepper.
Seafood|Summer|Vegetables|Western|鱧のムニエル・トマトソース添え

Pike Conger Meunière with Tomato Sauce

Culinary Art Kitchen 2023.July

Houraisen Junmai Kasumizuki Namagenshu

Ingredients

Hamo (boned) 2 pieces (70g each) ... Cut in half

Preparation

Salt & Pepper To taste
Flour As needed
Salad oil As needed
Butter 10g

Tomato Sauce

Tomato 120g ... Blanched, deseeded, and diced into 1cm pieces
Basil 8 leaves ... Diced into 5mm pieces
Garlic 1/2 clove ... Grated
Honey 1.5 teaspoons or more
White wine vinegar 1 tablespoon
Olive oil 2 tablespoons
Salt & Pepper To taste

Garnish

Baby leaves, frill lettuce As needed

Instructions

  1. Add all the tomato sauce ingredients to an empty jar, close the lid tightly, and shake well (store in the refrigerator).
  2. Season the hamo with salt and pepper, coat it evenly with flour, and tap off any excess.
  3. Heat salad oil and butter in a frying pan. When the oil turns brownish, place the hamo flesh side down to sear. Flip to sear the skin side until crispy, then drain the