Japan (日本, Nihon or Nippon, officially 日本国) is an island country in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south. The characters which make up Japan's name mean "sun-origin", which is why Japan is sometimes referred to as the "Land of the Rising Sun".
Most of the islands are mountainous, many volcanic for example, Japan’s highest peak, Mount Fuji, is a volcano. The Greater Tokyo Area, which includes the de facto capital city of Tokyo.
Most of the islands are mountainous, many volcanic for example, Japan’s highest peak, Mount Fuji, is a volcano. The Greater Tokyo Area, which includes the de facto capital city of Tokyo.
Japanese Tofu Steak
Ingredients:
8 pcs. Japanese tofu cubes
cornstarch for dredging
oil for deep-frying
20 grams shiitake mushrooms
10 grams button mushrooms
2 tbsp. butter
1/8 cup yakinuki sauce
For the yakinuki sauce:
2 tbsp. sesame seed
2 pcs. bell peppers, quartered
1 tsp. minced garlic
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup sugar
1 tsp. rice vinegar
Direction:
1. Coat tofu with cornstarch. Deep-fry in hot oil until light golden, and set aside.
2. Saute tofu with the mushrooms in butter. Transfer to serving platter. Pour yakinuki sauce over the mixture.
3. To make the yakinuki sauce, combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Lat boil, then lower heat and simmer for a few minutes.
Information from: homeytreats.blogspot.com
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