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Sukiyaki

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Mar 26, 2023
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Edmonton’s Izakaya Tomo takes its name from owner and chef Tomoya Mutaguchi, and bringing the authentic izakaya experience to Alberta is his passion. “I used to love to go to Izakaya when I lived in Japan,” he explains. “I just want as many people as possible to know about Izakaya food.”


Izakaya have extensive menus, and dishes are meant to be enjoyed over the course of an evening, so for someone new to the izakaya experience it can be a bit intimidating. If you’re not sure, take direction from the Chef himself and order his favourite, the pork shoga yaki (stir-fry pork and onions in ginger sauce).


For a family-style meal at home, Chef Tomoya shares a recipe for sukiyaki, served in the nabemono or Japanese hot-pot style. With a more freestyle approach to cooking, he suggests not following the recipe – at least not exactly. “Change the balance of flavours depending on your ingredients, the weather, your guests’ preferences, even the atmosphere,” he says. But don’t skimp on the quality of ingredients. “Use good beef and good eggs,” he adds, “and cook your onions in beef fat. It makes them taste better.”



12 Comments


Guest
3 days ago

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3 days ago

Sukiyaki is a wonderful example of how traditional dishes can bring together flavor, technique, and cultural history. Learning about the ingredients and preparation behind a familiar meal makes the dining experience even more meaningful. Food articles are especially enjoyable when they explain not only what goes into a recipe but also why certain traditions remain popular. I appreciate this connection between culture and everyday experiences. Clear explanations are valuable elsewhere too, and https://www.floridaprobatelawgroup.com/ reflects the importance of accessible information.

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Damon Burton
6 days ago

I love how this sukiyaki recipe keeps the family-style, shareable spirit of an izakaya meal, with the sweet-savoury sake, mirin and soy broth tying the beef, tofu and mushrooms together. The tip about briefly stir-frying the green onions and beef before adding the broth is a great way to build flavour without overcooking anything. Dipping the hot ingredients in beaten egg sounds like the perfect finishing touch. I found a helpful overview of food and dining ideas on corporatewirepress.com and it made me appreciate home-cooked Japanese meals like this even more.

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