Tag Archives: kelp

Short-Ribs Braised In Sake & Kelp Stock

February 11, 2013 by Jim Feldman

By Hiroko Shimbo If you never tried my method of preparing short-ribs as presented in Hiroko’s American Kitchen, please do so. It will be an eye-opening discovery for you. What make my method so special is the use of kelp … Continue reading →

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Sweet Potato Mash with Brown Sugar

November 7, 2012 by Jim Feldman

By Hiroko Shimbo. This is a simple sweet potato mash that is delicious as a side dish for Thanksgiving dinner or any time. Instead of adding butter to the mashed sweet potato I loosen it with little Kelp Stock made … Continue reading →

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Kelp Stock

November 7, 2012 by Jim Feldman

By Hiroko Shimbo. There are two ways to produce kelp stock. Here I present the Easy Method. You can find another method which was newly developed and is often used by professional chefs in Hiroko’s American Kitchen. Matsumaeya Kombu is finely … Continue reading →

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Spiced Kabocha Squash Soup

November 7, 2012 by Jim Feldman

By Hiroko Shimbo. This naturally sweet and creamy Kabocha Squash Soup is a wonderful addition to a Thanksgiving meal. It is richly textured, delicious and light – no cream or butter. The secret is the use of vegetarian kelp stock … Continue reading →

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Spice Master Lior Featured in The New York Times Sunday Magazine

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Persian Halva

Persian Halva

From Parvaneh Holloway, a delicious Persian treat with Saffron, Cardamom and Pistachios

New to America, Balsamic Vinegar of Modena

Just in time for the Holidays, this excellent Balsamic Vinegar of Modena is perfectly aged and beautifully packaged. A perfect gift for your favorite home cook.

Balsamic Fruit-Infused Vinegars

We came across these extraordinary fruit-infused vinegars as we searched the globe for the best and the newest products. From the finest name in balsamic products from Modena, Italy, these offer a sublime palette of flavors from sweet to sour.

"Hiroko's American Kitchen" wins IACP wins Best American Cookbook Award

Hiroko Shimbo's breakthrough cookbook illuminates American home cooking with Japanese ingredient and simple recipes.

Beaten Cucumber Pickles, with Purple Sweet Potato Vinegar

"a simple Japanese pickle that highlights the quality of the ingredients used, and a great way to work out some aggression in the kitchen."

Japanese Essentials Collection

Japanese Essentials Collection

Our colleague and friend, chef Hiroko Shimbo, has illuminated the world of fine Japanese ingredients for us. This collection of Japanese Pantry Essentials provides you with a full palette of possibilities.

Examiner.com profiles Jim, The Ingredient Finder

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