Madeleines are small cakes that originated in France. They are small, buttery, light and have a unique shell shape. The classic recipe is simple with a few basic ingredients, but can be customized in many ways to suit your tastes . Japanese twist on the classic madeleine recipe, adding miso caramel for extra flavor.

Material:

For Madeleine:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and chilled

• 3/4 cup all purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 3 large room temperature eggs

  2/3 cup granulated sugar

• 1 teaspoon vanilla essence

  1 tablespoon lemon peel


For miso caramel:

1/2 cup granulated sugar

• 2 tbsp water

• 1/4 cup heavy cream

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

• 2 tablespoons white miso paste

Procedure:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a madeleine mold, dust with flour and set aside.

2. Place flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl and whisk to combine .

3. Put eggs and sugar in a large bowl and whisk until whitish and thick .

4. Add the melted butter, vanilla extract and lemon zest to the egg mixture and whisk until well combined.

5. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir until completely mixed. Be careful not to overmix.

6. Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, fill each madeleine shell about 3/4 full with batter.

7. Bake the madeleines for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the cake springs back to the touch.

8. Remove the pan from the oven and let the madeleines cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

9. While the madeleines are cooling, make miso caramel. Put the granulated sugar and water in a thick saucepan and heat over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves and mixture begins to turn amber.

10. Remove the pan from heat and add heavy cream and butter. Be careful as the mixture will bubble. Whisk until everything is well mixed.

11. Add miso to the caramel and whisk until smooth.

12. Let the miso caramel cool for a few minutes, then drizzle it over the chilled madeleines.

13. Serve the madeleines immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Tips and tricks:

• Always cool the melted butter before adding it to the egg mixture. If the butter is too hot, the eggs will burn.

• Do not over mix the dough .

• You can use piping bags to fill the madeleine molds with batter for more precise and clean application.

• Be careful not to burn the sugar when making miso caramel. Keep an eye on it and stir occasionally to evenly brown it.

• If the miso caramel is too thick, add a little heavy cream to thin it out.

• Miso caramel can also be used as a dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Madeleines are classic French pastries that are easy to make and can be customized in many ways. It is a unique delicious recipe that adds miso caramel to add a Japanese taste. The buttery
madeleine and the sweet and sour flavor of the miso caramel are a perfect match, creating a perfect balance of appetizing flavors.

This recipe is perfect as a dessert for a fancy afternoon tea or dinner party. You can also make madeleines with miso caramel as souvenirs for your friends and family.

The good thing about this recipe is that you can easily customize it to your own taste. Various flavors such as almond extract or chocolate his chips can be added to the madeleine dough to give it another dimension of flavor. Adjust the thickness of the miso caramel to your liking by adjusting the amount of fresh cream.

If you've never made madeleines before, don't be intimidated by the process.With a little practice, you can easily make these delicious little cakes. A versatile and elegant dessert that will impress your guests.

In conclusion, this recipe for Madeleines with Miso Caramel is a unique and delicious twist on the classic French pastry. And it tastes wonderful. Please try the recipe that adds a taste of Japan to the taste of France.

Japanese egg and pork curry soup, or oyakodon soup in Japanese, is a comforting and delicious dish perfect for chilly nights or when you just want something warm and satisfying. A curry soup full of tender pork, eggs, and vegetables that will warm your heart .

This dish is relatively easy to make and can be made with a few simple ingredients readily available at most grocery stores are explained in order.

material:

soup:

• 1 lb pork shoulder or pork belly cut into bite size pieces

• 1 diced onion

• 2 cloves of minced garlic

• 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth

• 2 cups of water

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 2 tablespoons sake or dry white wine

• 2 tbsp mirin (sweet sake)

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

• 2 tbsp curry powder

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

• Salt and pepper to taste

topping:

• 4 eggs

• 2 thinly sliced ​​green onions

• 1 cup rice

procedure:

1. In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the minced onion and minced garlic, and sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onion is translucent.

2. Add the pork to the pan and fry for 5-6 minutes until browned on both sides.

3. Put soy sauce, sake or white wine, mirin, and curry powder in a small bowl and mix well.

4. Add the dashi stock, water, and soy sauce to the pot with the pork and onions, and mix. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat. Cover the pot and simmer for 30-40 minutes until the pork is tender.

5. In another small bowl, whisk cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water until smooth. Add cornstarch mixture to pan and stir well to combine. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes, until the soup thickens slightly.

6. While the soup is simmering, cook the rice according to package directions.

7. In a separate skillet, crack the eggs and sunny side up or briefly cooked, depending on your preference.

8. When the soup is ready, pour it into bowls and top each bowl with rice, boiled egg and sliced ​​green onions.

9. Enjoy with hot soup!

Tips:

• If you prefer, you can substitute pork with chicken, beef, or tofu.

• Adjust the amount of curry powder according to your preferred spiciness.

• If you prefer a thicker soup, you can add cornstarch to the mixture.

• For a vegetarian version, you can omit the meat and replace it with a vegetable broth.

• This soup can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Japanese egg and pork curry soup is an easy-to-make, delicious and comforting dish perfect for cold nights .

Ramen is a popular Japanese dish that has become a comfort food loved around the world. Among the many types of ramen, Iekei ramen is especially popular among Japanese people. Tonkotsu ramen and soy sauce ramen originated from Yokohama, a port town located south of Tokyo. Thick and chewy noodles, fragrant pork bone soup, soft pork char siu, boiled eggs, spinach and other ingredients are plentiful. In this article, I'll show you how to make Iekei-ramen at home. You can enjoy Iekei ramen deliciously and comfortably at any time.

Iekei ramen ingredients:

For soup:

• Pork bone 1 pound

• 1 onion, cut in half

• 3 cloves of crushed garlic

1 slice of ginger

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

• 4 cups of water

• 2 cups chicken broth

• 1/4 cup soy sauce

• 2 tablespoons sake

• 1 tablespoon mirin

• 1 tsp salt

Topping:

• Ramen for 4 people

• 4 boiled eggs, cut in half

• 4 slices of pork char siu (you can make your own or buy ready-made)

• 2 cups of fresh spinach

• 1/2 cup green onion, sliced

• 1/4 cup nori seaweed, sliced

How to make Iekei Ramen:

1. Start by making the soup. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Rinse the pork bones in cold water and pat dry. Place them in a roasting pan and brush with vegetable oil. Flip the pork bones once or twice and bake for about 30 minutes until golden brown.

2. Put pork belly, onion, garlic, ginger and water in a large pot and fry. Bring the mixture to a boil and reduce heat. Simmer the soup for 3-4 hours, skimming off impurities and bubbles that rise to the surface.

3. After 3-4 hours, remove the pork bones and discard. Strain broth through a fine sieve and return to pot.

4. Add chicken stock, soy sauce, sake, mirin, and salt to a pot. Reduce the heat and simmer the soup for an additional 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.

5. Make the toppings while the broth is boiling. Boil the ramen as directed on the packet. Boil the spinach in another pot for 30 seconds and drain. Chop the green onions and seaweed.

6. To assemble the ramen bowl, divide the cooked noodles into 4 large bowls. Pour hot soup over the noodles and spread evenly. Boiled spinach, pork char siu, boiled egg, chopped green onions, and chopped seaweed are placed on top of the noodles.

7. Enjoy Iekei ramen piping hot!

Tips for making delicious family-style ramen

• Use high quality ingredients in soups. Tonkotsu is the base of the soup stock, so it is important to use good quality ones. Look for bones rich in meat and connective tissue. This gives the soup a rich flavor and gelatinous texture.

• Roast pork bones before making soup. Roasting the bones adds depth to the soup, adding richness and flavor.

• Skim the broth regularly. As the soup boils, impurities and bubbles rise to the surface. These impurities can cloud the broth and affect its taste, so use a fine-mesh sieve or skimmer to remove these impurities.

• Adjust seasonings to taste. The amount of soy sauce, sake, and mirin varies from person to person, so adjust the flavor while tasting.

• Use raw ramen whenever possible. The chewy raw noodles go well with the rich soup and toppings. If you can't get fresh noodles, you can use dried noodles, but boil them according to the instructions on the package.

• Make extra soup and freeze. The soup can be frozen for up to 3 months, so make a large batch and freeze it in small portions. With this, you can enjoy family-style ramen at any time without removing the soup stock.

• Customize toppings. Common toppings for Iekei ramen are char siu, boiled egg, spinach, green onions, and seaweed, but you can add or substitute toppings as you like. Some popular additions include corn, bamboo shoots, sprouts, and mushrooms.

Conclusion

Iekei ramen is a delicious and soothing dish no matter when you eat it. A unique flavorful soup that combines tonkotsu ramen and soy sauce ramen goes well with chewy ramen and hearty toppings. With this recipe and some tips and tricks, you can easily make Iekei Ramen at home and impress your family and friends with your cooking prowess. Please try it once and enjoy the deliciousness of the beloved Japanese food.