Miso Ginger Pork Stir Fry （豚生姜焼き）

   My homemade dish called "Miso Ginger Pork Stir Fry".

Recipe : 3 servings

250 grams pork loin sliced・・・豚肩ロース切り落とし

1 tbs. soy sauce

1 clove garlic minced

1 tsp. sesame oil

# vegetables

1 zucchini cut into thick half moon

1/2 carrot cut into thick half moon

1/2 onion sliced

# sauce

1 clove garlic minced

1 tbs. ginger minced

2 tbs. soy sauce

1 tbs. mirin

1 tbs. miso paste

2 tsp. sugar

2 tsp. cornstarch

（注）tbs.=table spoon （大さじ）　tsp.=tea spoon （小さじ）

Directions :

1. In a large bowl mix with thinly sliced pork, soy sauce, sesame oil and garlic. Set aside for 15 min.

2. In the meantime, mix together the sauce in a small bowl.

3. Heat a little bit of oil in a pan. Add the pork and stir fry until it's cooked.

4. Add the vegetables and continue to cook.

5. Add the sauce and continue mixing until the sauce has thickened up.

【筆者感想】

味噌と醤油は少なめで野菜を増やすとまろやかで美味い・・・巷の生姜焼き定食というのは味噌も野菜も入っていなくて単純ですが（キャベツとかの付け合わせはたくさん付いているけど・・・）、色々入れてみると面白いですよ！

Yuzo Toyoda's Concert, 豊田勇造ライブ

 昨夜、南林間のタイ料理店イーサン食堂であった豊田勇造のライブに行ってきました。豊田勇造君は京都の高校の同級生でフォークのシンガーソングライターなのです。
Yuzo Toyoda, my high school classmate and a singer-songwriter was having a concert at a Thai cuisine restaurant in Minamirinkan, Yamato last night.

ライブコンサートの前に、喉を潤してっと・・・

Bia Saigon from Vietnam...

ライブが始まるまでに腹ごしらえ・・・

Spicy Chicken Mix （ラープガイ）and Spicy Papaya Salad...

　

Fried Beef with Basil Leaves （ガパオライス）...

まず、前座に五十嵐正史＆ソウルブラザーズ・・・

Masashi Igarashi and his friends...

会場も熱気を帯び、盛り上がってきたところで豊田勇造の登場・・・

豊田勇造と五十嵐正史＆ソウルブラザーズ

Yuzo Toyoda and Masashi Igarashi...

ＣＤも何枚か購入しているし、彼の歌は好きです・・・また来年も行きたいと思っています。

I love his songs and will be there next year too...

記念に写真を撮らせてもらった。

A commemorative photo...

Pineapple Fried Rice （パイナップルチャーハン）

   My homemade dish called "Pineapple Fried Rice".

Recipe : 3 servings

200 grams chopped fresh pineapple

1 beaten egg

1 red and/or green bell pepper diced

1/2 cup chopped green onions

1 clove garlic finely chopped

1/2 onion chopped

2 cups cooked rice

1/2 tbs. nampla (fish sauce)

1/2 tbs. oyster sauce

1 small lime halved for 3 servings

2 tbs. vegetable oil

（注）tbs.=table spoon （大さじ）　tsp.=tea spoon （小さじ）

Directions :

1. Heat oil in a frying pan over high heat.

2. Pour in the egg and cook until the egg is scrambled. Transfer the egg to the empty bowl.

3. Add another oil, garlic and onion and cook until fragrant.

4. Add bell pepper and cook.

5. Add rice and sauce. Cook stirring constantly.

6. Add pineapple to warm through.

7. Stir through green onions and egg then serve.

【筆者感想】

香り豊かなナンプラとオイスターソースで食欲がそそられますね。ソースが鍵だけど非常に美味いです。

Sauteed Horse Mackerel in Puttanesca Sauce （鰺のソテー プッタネスカソース）

  I had lunch at a restaurant serves wine and grills in Machida today.
Itinera Prima Classe Chardonnay from Italy.

Sauteed horse mackerel in puttanesca sauce... 

Easy, fruity chardonnay... the best wine with fish dishes!!

【御参考】

街角グラスの今週のランチメニュー

Miso Pork and Eggplant Stir-Fry （豚肉と茄子の味噌炒め）

  My homemade dish called "Miso Pork and Eggplant Stir-Fry".

Recipe : 3 servings

3 eggplants cut into large chunks・・・乱切り

150 grams thinly sliced pork・・・豚ロース薄切り

1 green onion sliced

1 clove garlic finely chopped

1 knob ginger chopped…小さな塊の刻み

1 tbs. oil for frying

#stir-frying sauce

2 tbs. miso

2 tsp. sugar

1 tbs. mirin

1 tbs. sake

1 tbs. soy sauce

3 tbs. water

（注）tbs.=table spoon （大さじ）　tsp.=tea spoon （小さじ）

Directions :

1. Soak the eggplants in salted water for 15 min. and drain completely.

2. In a small bowl, mix all of the frying sauce together.

3. Add the oil to a frying pan over medium heat. Cook the garlic and ginger until fragrant.

4. Add pork and stir-fry until the pork is almost cooked. Then add the eggplant and green onion and stir-fry until they become tender.

5. Add the sauce and lower the heat and simmer over low heat.

【筆者感想】

生姜とニンニクは刻みで良いのですが余裕があれば卸した方が良いのかも？。なお、味噌少なめ生姜多めの方が味が引き締まって美味いです。

Nachos （ナチョス）

   My homemade dish called "Nachos".

Recipe : 3 servings

100 grams tortilla chips

300 grams ground beef and pork

8 grams taco seasoning mix

1/2 red bell peppers cut into small pieces

suitable amount of  green onion chopped

10 cherry tomatoes・・・ミニトマト

suitable amount of salsa

suitable amount of melting cheese

No direction for cooking

【筆者感想】

フライパンに挽肉を入れ中火で炒める。出た油は吸い取って捨て、タコシーズニングを加えて弱火でかき混ぜながら軽く炒める。トッピングは好みでチーズ、アボカド、パプリカ、トマト、玉ねぎ、パクチー、ライム等多めが良いです。スパイシーなタコスに酸味の効いたサルサ（ソース）の組み合わせがグッドで癖になる美味さです！！

Lamb stew with white wine （仔羊の白ワイン煮込み）

 I had lunch at a restaurant serves wine and grills in Machida today.
Saturnino Rosato from Italy.

Lamb stew with white wine... 

The best delicious rose wine... easy to drink, fruity and crisp finish... goes well with a spicy lamb dish!!

【御参考】

街角グラスの今週のランチメニュー

ＪＨ１ＹＮＹアイボール会（楽蔵うたげ横浜西口駅前店）

 I was going to join an eyeball meeting at a Japanese-style bar near JR Yokohama station yesterday. We all are ham radio operators of JH1YNY (ex-NEC Yokohama Amateur Radio Club) Tamagawa plant workers / OB .

All you can drink...

Delicious dishes... yummy!!

【御参考】

Di San Xian （地三鮮）

  My homemade dish called "Di San Xian".

Recipe : 3 servings

3 eggplants cut into large chunks・・・乱切り

2 tbs. cornstarch

200-250 grams potatoes cut into thick half moon・・・半月切り

2 green and/or red peppers cut into small pieces

1 green onion chopped

2 garlic cloves chopped

5 tbs. oil for frying

2 tsp. sesame oil for a garnish

#stir-frying sauce

2 tbs. soy sauce

1/2 tbs. oyster sauce

1/4 tsp. sugar

1/4 tsp. salt

1 tsp. cornstarch

3 tbs. water

（注）tbs.=table spoon （大さじ）　tsp.=tea spoon （小さじ）

Directions :

1. Soak the eggplants in salted water for 15 min. Drain completely and then coat evenly with a cornstarch.

2. In a small bowl, mix all of the frying sauce together.

3. Heat oil in a pan.

4. Place potatoes in and stir fry until well cooked. Then place the eggplant in and gently stir until well cooked. Finally fry peppers.

5. Fry green onion and garlic until aromatic. Place the stir fry sauce in. Fry until each piece is well coated.

【筆者感想】

茄子が油を吸うので油を多めに入れる必要があります・・・多すぎた場合は途中で捨てますが、途中で追加する方が後の処理が楽かと・・・塩とオイスターソースは好みで入れますが無くても問題なし。中国のメジャーな家庭料理だけあって日本人の口に合いますし、美味いです。

Acqua Pazza （アクアパッツァ）

I had lunch at a restaurant serves wine and grills in Machida today.
Bogle Chardonnay from California.

Acqua pazza featuring sea bream, clams... goes well with the soft and creamy California wine... yummy!!!!!

【御参考】

街角グラスの今週のランチメニュー

 

Kung Pao Chicken （宮保鶏丁）

 My homemade dish called "Kung Pao Chicken".

Recipe : 3 servings

350 grams chicken breast cubed

1 tbs. ground ginger

1 tbs. minced garlic

suitable amount green onions chopped

1-2 green bell pepper chopped

1/4-1 chili pepper

2 tbs. soy sauce

1 tbs. lemon juice

1tbs. sake

3 grams chicken broth

1 tbs. sugar

2 tsp. cornstarch (+ 2 tbs. water)

1 tbs. olive oil

（注）tbs.=table spoon （大さじ）　tsp.=tea spoon （小さじ）

Directions :

1. Combine soy sauce, lemon juice, ginger and garlic in a large bowl. Add cubed chicken and refrigerate for 30 min.

2. Heat olive oil in a large pan. Add chicken to cook until it is no longer pink. Transfer chicken to a plate.

3. Add remaining juice, green onions and bell pepper to the pan and stir-fry. Return chicken to the pan.

4. Stir cornstarch into the pan.

【筆者感想】

酒、チキン味コンソメ、砂糖は好みで・・・激辛が好みな場合は赤唐辛子、生姜、ニンニクを多めに・・・本場のは、紹興酒に特別な酢を入れるようですが、ここでは簡便に作れるようにしました。なお、アレルギーの関係でナッツ類は入れていません。

 

French Bean Mapo Tofu （いんげんの麻婆豆腐）

  My homemade dish called "French Bean Mapo Tofu".

Recipe : 3 servings

350 grams firm tofu 1.5cm cubes

1 seasoning sauce for mapo tofu (160-200 grams)

100 grams French beans 1cm rounds

suitable amount green onions chopped

No direction for cooking.

(reference)

French Bean Mapo Tofu

【筆者感想】

いんげんは調味料（麻婆豆腐の素）に混ぜてよく煮ておく。いんげんは麻婆豆腐とよく合います。スパイシーで濃い味なのでリッチな白ワインによく合います。