Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Donabe cooking class report...Summer "Shojin" Dishes


I was excited to host another "Shojin" (Buddhist-style vegan) class last Saturday. This time, we did summer-style shojin dishes.



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We had the wonderful time with the wonderful guests.
Here's the menu...Happy donabe life.


Menu

Broccolini “karashi-ae” (marinated in a light Japanese mustard broth)

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Tofu “shira-ae” salad

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Steam-fry tofu steak with mushroom sauce

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Young “shin-shoga” ginger and edamame rice

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Kabocha and shiitake miso soup


Wine Selection

2009 Jean-François Mérieau, L’Arpent des Vaudons (AOC Touraine)