Monday, April 30, 2018

How to Cook Wafu Hoi-Ko-Ro - Stir-Fried Pork and Vegetable with Red Miso Sauce

     Yesterday, my husband cooked wafu hoi-ko-ro bowl with red miso paste. Hoi-ko-ro (回鍋肉), twice cooked pork, is originated in China. While Chinese one is stir-fried pork and garlic leaves with spicy doubanjiang, Japanese one is made from pork (or beef) and cabbages and is sweet and salty. We purchased red miso paste, aka miso (赤みそ), at Japanese supermarket this weekend, and he cooked this hoi-ko-ro last night. It was so delicious! Today, I'm going to share with you how to cook wafu hoi-ko-ro bowl (和風 回鍋肉丼). I hope you can try it someday.  By the way, wafu (和風) means Japanese style. ;)

Ingredients (4 Servings)
1 Tablespoon of Vegetable Oil
2 Gloves of Garlic (Sliced)
14 oz (400g) of Pork (Thinly Sliced)
2 Onions (Chopped)
1 Green Bell Pepper (Chopped)
6 Leaves of Cabbages (Chopped)
2 oz (60g) of Red Miso Paste (Aka Miso, 赤味噌, 赤みそ)
3 Tablespoons of Sugar
4 Tablespoons of Sake
4 Servings of Cooked Rice
1 Tablespoon of Roasted White Sesame Seeds

How to Cook Wafu Hoi-Ko-Ro Bowl



1. Heat oil and garlic in a large pan over high heat.When you notice garlic aroma, add pork in it. Saute and brown the pork. Add onion and green bell pepper, and stir-fry them until cooked.
Add cabbage and stir-fry them for 1 minute.



2. Mix red miso paste, sugar and sake in a bowl thoroughly. Then, add it in a pan. 

Stir them.



3. Serve cooked rice in a bowl.



4. Serve hoi-ko-ro over the rice. Sprinkle sesame seeds over it. Enjoy!




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Wednesday, April 25, 2018

Shopping at Muji Yurakucho - New Year's Japan Travel Day 5

       My husband and I traveled Japan during New Year's holidays. As I mentioned in my previous entry, after we had early lunch at Nakau (なか卯), a Japanese gyudon restaurant, we headed toward Muji, Mujirushi Ryohin (無印良品), which is my favorite Japanese retail company selling a wide variety of household and consumer goods. When I visit Japan, I always enjoy shopping at Muji. You can check out my Muji entries, here.
Muji Yurakucho (MUJI 有楽町)

        Muji stores are located everywhere in Japan. Now, Muji has over 480 branches in Japan. This time, we went to Muji Yurakucho (MUJI 有楽町), which is the Muji flagship store and the largest Muji store in Japan. You can check my previous entry, Muji Yurakucho in Tokyo Japan - The Largest Muji Store!, for more information on this store.

Muji Yurakucho
1-3F, 3-8-3 Marunouchi
Chiyoda-ku Tokyo,
Japan
Hour : 10 a.m through 9 p.m.


       We walked to Muji Yurakucho from Nakau restaurant. It took us about 35 minutes to Muji by walk.

Muji Yurakucho (MUJI 有楽町)
Muji Yurakucho (MUJI 有楽町)



Muji Farmer's Market
       Muji Yurakucho is selling fresh vegetables and fruit.





Muji Hut
Muji Hut
       This Muji hut was displayed in this Muji store.  I've watched a Japanese TV News which says some young Japanese people have been really interested in living in a hut these years. This Muji hut is so stylish and affordable. However, how can they comfortably live in the hut without a bathroom?
Muji Hut



Muji Appliances
      I remembered that some of my friends in Japan were using Muji refrigerators and rice cookers. :)



Muji Cuckoo Clock
Muji Cuckoo Clocks



Muji Suitcases
Muji Suitcases
      Muji suitcases are popular for Asian tourists.



Muji Stationery
Muji Stationery
     When I was in an elementary school, I started using Muji stationery.
Muji Stationery




Muji Snacks
Muji White Chocolate Coated Strawberries
      These are my favorite Muji chocolate! They are dried strawberries coated with white chocolate. 
Muji White Chocolate Coated Strawberries




Muji Beauty Products
Muji Light Toning Water
       These are my favorite Muji keshosui, Muji Light Toning Water.
       Now, they are selling three kinds of heads you can attach to your Muji keshosui. If you are using Muji keshosui, you should check these out at Muji! :) By the way, I read many reviews that these are also perfectly fit with Hatomugi Skin Conditioner.
Muji Pump Head
     This pump head can be used for Muji keshosui and nyueki.


Muji Spray Head
      I purchased Muji Spray Head, and I really love it. :) This mist spray head can be used for Muji keshosui, Muji Light Toning Water Light (さっぱりタイプ) and Moisture (しっとりタイプ). You cannot use it for thicker texture keshosui such as Muji Light Toning Water High Moisture one (高保湿タイプ).


Muji Pump Head for Cotton Pad
       If you use a cotton pad to apply Muji keshosui, this Muji Pump Head is perfect for you. :)
Muji Pump Head for Cotton Pad




Muji Bookstore
      Muji Bookstore has some tables and an espresso vending machine. 

      One cup of coffee was 100 yen. :)




Muji Tax Free Service
        Some Muji stores offer Tax Free Services (8% off). As I mentioned in my previous entry,13 Muji Products I Purchased in Japan - Muji Haul, I purchased some products at Muji Yurakucho. Because we have been living abroad for many years, we were eligible for tax-free program. :) Just show your passport, and a Muji staff will attach the receipt to your passport. That's it! You can check Japan's tax exemption program from here. You can also check out list of tax-free MUJI stores in Japan from their official website. 
      As you can see the photos above, our tax-free products were put in plastic bags which were well sealed in order not to open these before leaving Japan.  






     After enjoying shopping at Muji, we went to Muji cafe. I'll write about it next time. :)




     These are also my entries you might like.
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Which Muji Keshosui Should You Choose? - Muji Toning Water Sensitive Skin Care Series 
 
Top 10 Japanese Beauty Products Loved by Foreign Tourists in Japan

14 Best Japanese Beauty Products I Purchased in Japan - Drugstore, Discount Store, Daiso and Loft Haul

13 Best Japanese Products I Purchased on Amazon Japan! - Beauty, Kitchen and Stationery Items  

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My Shopping List for Japanese Beauty Products - What I Want to Get in Japan

My Shopping List for Japanese Groceries (Ramen, Sweets, Snack and More) - What I Want to Get in Japan  


My Shopping List for Japanese Products (Stationery, Kitchen Items, Starbucks and More) - What I Want to Get in Japan

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Top 5 Life-Changing Japanese Beauty Products  

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     My entries related to Tokyo can be seen here

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     My entries related to beauty can be seen here.

     My entries related to Best Japanese Beauty Products can be seen here.

     My entries related to Japan can be seen here.

     My entries related to Japan Haul can be seen here.





 

Friday, April 20, 2018

Review on 2 Best Daiso Japan Products, Tube Squeezer and Lint Remover

       I think that everyone loves Daiso!

       Daiso is the largest franchise of 100 yen shop in Japan. They sell most products for 100 yen in Japan and $1.50 in the U.S. (Now, Daiso has so many branches in 26 countries.) As you might know, many of their products are worth more than price you pay. :)

       In my Daiso entries, I shared many best Daiso products with you. You can check out these entries for highly rated Daiso products.

■Top 3 Daiso Beauty Products

■4 Best Daiso Beauty Products You Can Find in the U.S.

■Top 3 Most Popular Daiso Hair Products

■Top 3 Cool Daiso Erasers

■4 Kawaii Daiso Kitchen Gadgets 

■ Top 10 Products You Should Buy at Daiso  


       Today, I'm going to share my reviews on two best Daiso products with you. These products have so many positive reviews in Japan. As I mentioned before, some of Daiso products can be found in Japan only such as my favorite Daiso Detergent Cleaning for Markup Puff and Sponge. Compared to Daiso branches in Japan, US branches don't carry a wide selection of products. However, I purchased these Daiso products in the U.S., so you can probably find these at your local Daiso whether you are in Japan or not. :) 


1. Daiso Tube Squeezer (チューブ絞り)
       Last year, I purchased Daiso Tube Squeezer for my first time because I saw this product on Japanese TV show. They showed top 10 Daiso products which were chosen by 300 staffs of Daiso Japan.
Daiso Tube Squeezer

Daiso Tube Squeezer

        As I mentioned in my previous entry, you can use up every last toothpaste with this Tube Squeezer. It also work for wasabi tube, beauty cream tube and etc. 


       I finally used up my toothpaste!


       I removed the Tube Squeezer from it and was surprised at how perfectly it worked! I really love Daiso Tube Squeezer!




2. Daiso Lint Remover (ダイソーくるくる毛玉取り)
        I found that this Daiso Lint Remover has been one of the most talked about Daiso products in Japan.
Daiso Lint Remover

      You need two batteries to use Daiso Lint Remover.
You need two batteries (AA, 単3形) to use Daiso lint remover.
        It doesn't include batteries (AA, 単3), but can you believe that the lint remover is only $1.50 at Daiso in the U.S.? It's only 100 yen in Japan!
Daiso Lint Remover
      
Daiso Lint Remover


      I used it for my sweater.
Before
      It worked pretty well. :)
After


      Then, I also used it for my hoodies.
Before

        I was very surprised that it worked super well!  :)))
After

      I am really satisfied with my purchase! I cannot still believe that it was only $1.50! 



       These are my entries you might like.

■4 Best Daiso Beauty Products You Can Find in the U.S.

■4 Kawaii Daiso Kitchen Gadgets 

■ Top 10 Products You Should Buy at Daiso  

■Top 3 Daiso Beauty Products

■Top 3 Most Popular Daiso Hair Products

■Top 3 Cool Daiso Erasers

■Top 10 Japanese Beauty Products Loved by Foreign Tourists in Japan

■14 Best Japanese Beauty Products I Purchased in Japan - Drugstore, Discount Store, Daiso and Loft Haul

■8 Interesting Japanese Kitchen Gadgets! 



■My Top 10 Favorite Japanese Sweets

■Top 5 Japanese Sunscreen Products





     My previous entries related to Daiso can be seen here.
 
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     My entries related to Best Japanese Beauty Products can be seen here.

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