6 hours ago, Norm Matthews said:a recipe that says it is a Japanese style potato salad.
Your mention of Japanese potato salad reminded of this dinner I ate in October 2009, but never posted. Not sure why.
A young Japanese woman who had been working here in China for three years was due to return home and so, she "borrowed" a restaurant and kitchen for the day and cooked a farewell dinner for her friends, including myself. First let me explain the restaurant. It is near my home and is owned by a lovely Chinese man and his wife. He spent some years in Japan and returned to China to open a ramen restaurant. And a fine ramen restaurant it is, too. My Japanese friend had somehow met the couple and developed a warm friendship (which allowed him to keep up his Japanese). So, he was happy to lend her his restaurant for the day.
She promised us real Japanese home cooking. "The sort of thing my mama makes."
I can't remember all we ate, or even looking at some pictures remember what they are but I do remember this.
Japanese Potato Salad
Pork Stew
The pork stew surprised me. Not at all what I thought of as Japanese. In fact, it was very similar to a dish my mama made in Scotland. But this one was better. Sorry mama!
Japanese Fried Rice
The rice was the star of the show. So much so, that you are getting second helpings.
And thirds.
Tofu, mushroom and onions in a rich broth
Spicy Chicken Salad
Ready to eat?
The woman in the striped dress is our hostess and cook, while the bespectacled man is the restaurant owner.
It was a tasty, if surprising meal. Nothing like I expected.
