So many uncertain things are circulating around us at the age when everything became trashy, reality show quality. Food…….quality food always comfort us and push our spirit high. This is only me speaking. Recently ramen has become a culinary star in America, but not soba or udon noodle soup bowls. All of these dishes are comfort food in Japan. So, why only ramen? Ramen is packed with punching, rich meaty flavor, which Americans love to taste in a hot noodle soup...
Read MoreChef Wylie Dufresne’s Udon
I had a memorable dinner at wd-50. One of the tasting dishes Wylie sent to us was udon! Wylie makes his udon from scratch in his kitchen. To knead the udon dough he uses the traditional technique – stomping on it. His correctly chewy udon was served in an unconventional, fruity and aromatic grapefruit dashi. ...
Read MoreHome-made udon noodles and soba chef
Many years ago while I was living in Japan I took a class to learn how to make home made udon at a class that was organized by one of the major Japanese flour companies. All of the attendees were serious women of all different ages. We all donned crisp white aprons and white head covers. Today such classes are filled with male attendees, so the time have certainly changed. After the class I rushed to the kappabashi, the professional cookware district in the old part of...
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