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Describe the fusion challenge you're facing so others can jump in with ideas.
Onigiri (rice balls) are convenient to pack and carry around. Does anyone have onigiri ideas with fillings that are non-Japanese? For example, creative fusion onigiri fillings using easy-to-find ingredients from other countries. Salsa onigiri sounds nice.
I saw the chawamushi recipe and would really like to make it, but I dont't really have all the items or space. Is it possible to make it simpler? Maybe on the microwave?
Would you recommend some halal chicken soup powder?
Where can I buy Halal otafuku okonomiyaki sauce? If there are no Halal otafuku okonomiyaki sauce available, what is the most recommended sauce as a substitute?
In Japan, i like to make some spicy chili sauce with main ingredients the spicy chili, shallot and garlic. Sometimes its too expensive to buy shallot or difficult to find at the supermarket. I would like to share and i would love to have other suggestion for this substitute information : 1. Red onion (赤い玉ねぎ) instead of shallot 2. Potato starch instead of tapioca 3. Japanese vinegar instead of tamarind 4. Sakura ebi (桜\)えび) or hoshi ebi (干し\)えび) instead of Indonesian style ebi Please add more suggestion!
What are your top favorite halal snack recommendation from Japanese convenient stores (Famima, Seven Eleven, Mini Stop, etc)?
I want to make mochi or Japanese sweets using vegan ingredients. Anybody know?
where to buy ingredients for vegan sushi?
Do you know the brand of Halal soy sauce and where to find it?
I want to explore seasonal Japanese fruits. What fruits are currently in season this month, and where do you recommend buying them?
Hi everyone! I’d like to try making a halal version of a common Japanese home dish — maybe something like Nikujaga or Curry Rice. Do you have any tips on what ingredients I should replace to keep it halal?
Tell me how to cook Sushi
I want to cook a ramen. what to buy and where?
I wan to cook a katsudon. What to buy and where?