Asian Food Fest #1 Oct 2013 : Japan – ROUND UP

After more than one month of cooking and blogging, our very first Asian Food Fest for Japan has finally come to an end! My apologies for not putting up the round up earlier. In fact, I haven’t updated this blog for more than 2 weeks, no thanks to an annual mundane event called “ICT” otherwise better known as “reservist”. That aside, it has been a really eventful month with a whooping 150 qualifying entries! Thank you all for the resounding response!

I’m not sure about the rest of you but I must say that I’d learnt loads about Japanese cuisine through all the reading up and research done for the preparation of the dishes I’d submitted. A personal theme I’d set for myself is “Classic Home-styled Japanese cooking” and the event really made me look beyond the standard restaurant-deli dishes which most of us already knew. And that is most definitely in line with the spirit of Asia Food Fest on the whole when Wendy and I were discussing its conceptualisation. To venture, to experiment and to step into previous unchartered waters is most definitely what we’d aimed for in this whole series of AFF events that would follow. So please stay on with us on this long journey which promises nothing but lots of excitement and fun!

The entries are categorised according to their method of cooking as traditionally classified in Japanese cooking. Without further ado, here are all the entries for this month’s Asia Food Fest Japan. Well done everyone!!! I hope I didn’t must out on anyone’s submissions but if I did, please let me know!

Rice and Noodle Staples

(1) Gyudon by Alan of Travelling-foodies

(2) Nabeyaki Udon by Adeline of Lite Home Bake

(3) Yakisoba by Alice of I Love. I Cook. I Bake

(4) Zarusoba by Alice of I Love. I Cook. I Bake

(5) Tonkotsu Ramen by Swee San of The Sweet Spot

(6) Oyakodon by Angeline of Angeline Side of Story

(7) Yakisoba by Angeline of Angeline Side of Story

(8) Yakisoba by Grace of Life Can Be Simple

(9) Matcha soba noodle salad by Bee Bee of Honey Bee Sweets

(10) Dashi Soup Udon by Vivian of Vivian Pang Kitchen

(11) Japanese rice burger by Sonia of Nasi Lemak Lover

(12) Japanese Taco rice by Sonia of Nasi Lemak Lover

(13) Toripaitan Ramen by Kelly of Kelly Siew Cooks

(14) Gyudon by PS I Love to Cook

(15) Unadon by Veronica of Peng’s Kitchen

(16) Yakisoba by Veronica of Peng’s Kitchen

(17) Kurigohan by Annie of Annielicious Food

(18) Chicken Teriyaki Don by Annie of Annielicious Food

(19) Soboro Donburi by Alice of I Love. I Cook. I Bake

(20) Open sushi~ Avocado Prawn Salmon by Tze of Awayofmind Bakery House

(21) Assortment of Sushi by Gertrude of My Kitchen Snippets

(22) Omurice by Veronica of Peng’s Kitchen

(23) Onigiri by Aunty Young of Aunty Young

(24) Omurice by Kit Wai of Kit Wai’s kitchen

(25) Homemade Inarizushi by Veronica of Peng’s Kitchen

(26) Chicken Katsu Don by Angeline of Angeline Side of Story

(27) Tonkotsu Ramen by Wendy of Table for 2 or More

(28) Seafood Yakisoba by Joceline of Butter, Flour & Me

(29) Pork Curry Donburi by Grace of Life Can Be Simple

(30) Oyakodon by Grace of Life Can Be Simple

(31) Omurice by Meg of Dreamers Loft

(32) Japanese Curry Rice with Minced Pork & Burdock by Cass of 揾到食

(33) Pork Curry Donburi by Soh Ching of Violet’s Kitchen

(34) Soba in Hot Broth by Yen of Eat Your Heart Out

(35) Chicken Teriyaki Don by Cass of 揾到食

(36) Hosomaki by Cynthia of Cooking Pleasure

(37) Katsudon by Wendy of Wen’s Delight

(38) Oyakodon by Hui Yin (non-blogger submission) – see recipe HERE

Aemono 和え物

(39) Onsen Tamago Tofu by Bee Bee of Honey Bee Sweets

Agemono 揚げ物

(40) Agedashi Tofu by Alan of travelling-foodies

(41) Ebi Fry by Doreen of my little favourite DIY

(42) Korokke by Doreen of my little favourite DIY

(43) Korokke by Sharon of Feats of Feasts

(44) Chicken Katsu by Vivian of Vivian Pang Kitchen

(45) Chicken Katsu by Doreen of my little favourite DIY

(46) Agedashi Tofu by Gertrude of My Kitchen Snippets

(47) Kabocha Korokke by Gertrude of My Kitchen Snippets

(48) Tosaage Tofu by May of 厨苑食谱

(49) Chicken Karaage by Alice of I Love. I Cook. I Bake

(50) Chicken Katsu by Alice of I Love. I Cook. I Bake

(51) Chicken Karaage by Veronica of Peng’s Kitchen

(52) Chicken Karaage by Aunty Young of Aunty Young

(53) Korokke by Mel of Through The Kitchen Door

(54) Chicken Karaage by Edith Chong of Rumbling Tummy

(55) Vegetable and Prawn Tempura by Joceline of Butter, Flour & Me

(56) Tebasaki by Lena of Frozen Wings

(57) Assorted Tempura by Meg of Dreamers Loft

(58) Tonkatsu Sandwich by Meg of Dreamers Loft

(59) Chicken Karaage by Mel of Through the Kitchen Door

(60) Chicken Karaage by Soh Ching of Violet’s Kitchen

Nimono 煮物

(61) Daikon no Soboroni by Alan of travelling-foodies

(62) Nikujaga by Alan of travelling-foodies

(63) Buta Kakuni by Wendy of Table for 2 or More

(64) Japanese Chicken Curry by Adeline of Lite Home Bake

(65) Japanese Curry Chicken by Cindy of Yummy Little Cooks

(66) Supearibu no Nikomi by Adeline of Lite Home Bake

(67) Buta Kakuni by PS I Love to Cook

(68) Bacon Enoki Rolls with Teriyaki Sauce by Aunty Young of Aunty Young

(69) Kakuni Braised Pork Belly by Alvin of Chef and Sommelier

(70) Buta Kabuni by Doris of Sumptuous Flavours

(71) Rolled Chashu by Wendy of Table for 2 or More

(72) Buta Kakuni by Yen of Eat Your Heart Out

(73) Nikujaga by Meng Choo (non-blogger submission) – see recipe HERE

(74) Ginger Braised Pork Fillet by Cynthia of Cooking Pleasure

(75) Mabo Dofu by Lena of Frozen Wings

Suimono 吸い物

(76) Miso Soup by Angeline of Angeline Side of Story

(77) Miso Soup by Doris of Sumptuous Flavours

(78) Kombu Katsuobushi Dashi by Soh Ching of Violet’s Kitchen

Itamemono 炒め物

(79) Kinpira Gobo by Alan of travelling-foodies

(80) Kinpira Gobo by Sonia of Nasi Lemak Lover

(81) Buta Kimchi by Soh Ching of Violet’s Kitchen

Mushimono 蒸し物

(82) Chawanmushi by Angeline of Angeline Side of Story

Yakimono 焼き物

(83) Ayu no Shioyaki by Alan of Travelling-foodies

(84) Dashimaki Tamago by Alan of Travelling-foodies

(85) Okonomiyaki by Angeline of Angeline Side of Story

(86) Chicken Teriyaki by Cindy of Yummy Little Cooks

(87) Chicken Teriyaki by Vivian of Vivian Pang Kitchen

(88) Okonomiyaki by Kelly of Kelly Siew Cooks

(89) Shogayaki by Veronica of Peng’s Kitchen

(90) Glazed Miso Cod by Mich of Piece of Cake

(91) Kinoko no Shioyaki by Alice of I Love. I Cook. I Bake

(92) Chicken Teriyaki by Alice of I Love. I Cook. I Bake

(93) Nasu Dengaku by Gertrude of My Kitchen Snippets

(94) Chicken and Green Onion Yakitori by Gertrude of My Kitchen Snippets

(95) Teriyaki Chicken by Jasline of Foodie Baker

(96) Kinoko no Shioyaki by Sonia of Nasi Lemak Lover

(97) Okonomiyaki by Aunty Young of Aunty Young

(98) Bacon Tamagoyaki by Aunty Young of Aunty Young

(99) Takoyaki by Kit Wai of Kit Wai’s Kitchen

(100) Okonomiyaki by Mel of Through the Kitchen Door

(101) Saba Shioyaki by Wendy of Table for 2 or More

(102) Salmon Teriyaki by Joceline of Butter, Flour & Me

(103) Crispy Sesame and Ginger Chicken by Yen of Eat Your Heart Out

(104) Chicken Teriyaki by Shannon of Just as Delish

(105) Kinoko no Shioyaki by Yen of Eat Your Heart Out

(105) Teba Shioyaki by Doris of Scrumptous Flavours

(106) Yaki Gyoza by Soh Ching of Violet’s Kitchen

(107) Saba Shioyaki by Shannon of Just As Delish

(108) Teriyaki Salmon by Soh Ching of Violet’s Kitchen

(109) Chicken Teriyaki by Soh Ching of Violet’s Kitchen

Tsukemono 漬け物

(110) Takuwan by Angeline of Angeline Side of Story

Miscellaneous 惣菜

(111) Japanese Potato Salad by Sharon of Feats of Feasts

(112) Sesame Dressing by HKChoo of Jottings of Life

(113) Japanese Cabbage Salad with Chuka-Fu Dressing by HKChoo of Jottings of Life

(114) Japanese Cold Tofu by Aunty Young of Aunty Young

(115) Nitamago  by Jessie of Cooking Moments

(116) Japanese Potato Salad by Mel of Through The Kitchen Door

(117) Homemade Japanese Curry by Veronica of Peng’s Kitchen

(118) Homemade Japanese Curry Roux by Veronica of Peng’s Kitchen

(119) Japanese Cabbage Salad with Chuka-fu Dressing by Wendy of Table for 2 or more

(120) Spinach Ohitashi by Grace of Life Can Be Simple

(121) Cucumber and Wakame Salad by Yen of Eat Your Heart Out

(122) Hiyayakko by Ann of Anncoo  Journal

(123) Homemade Sushi Vinegar for Sushi Rice by Cynthia of Cooking Pleasure

Pastries, Desserts and Wagashi 和菓子

(124) Dorayaki by Alan of Travelling-foodies

(125) Kanto Style Sakuramochi by Alan of Travelling-foodies

(126) Warabimochi by Alan of Travelling-foodies

(127) Soba Boro – Kyoto Buckwheat Cookies by Alan of Travelling-foodies

(128) Ichigo Daifuku by Angeline of Angeline Side of Story

(129) Dorayaki by Angeline of Angeline Side of Story

(130) Taiyaki by Annie of Annielicious Food

(131) Sakuramochi by Annie of Annielicious Food

(132) Castella Cake by Jane of Jane’s Corner

(133) Mini Dorayakis by Keiko of Making Food with Love

(134) Ichigo Matcha Daifuku by Jessie of Cooking Moments

(135) Castella Cake by Jeannie of Baking Diary

(136) Castella Cake by Veronica of Peng’s Kitchen

(137) Castella Cake by Sonia of Nasi Lemak Lover

(138) Japanese Curry Buns by Sonia of Nasi Lemak Lover

(139) Japanese Cheesecake by Helena of Helena’s Kitchen

(140) Dorayaki by Veronica of Peng’s Kitchen

(141) Japanese Milky Madeleines by Joceline of Butter, Flour & Me

(142) Castella Cake by Yen of Eat Your Heart Out

(143) Dorayaki with Shiro’an by Edith of Rummling Tummy

(144) Dorayaki by Jacinta (non-blogger submission) – see recipe HERE

(145) Dorayaki by Wai Fong (non-blogger submission) – see recipe HERE

(146) 日本小山卷 by Joceline of Butter, Flour & Me

(147) Miso Kukkii by Ann of Anncoo Journal

(148) Japanese souffle cheesecake by Grace of Life Can Be Simple

(149) Hokkaido Cupcakes by Joceline of Butter, Flour & Me

(150) Japanese Steamed Custard Pudding by Soh Ching of Violet’s Kitchen

So here you have it! All 150 entries for our very first Asian Food Fest – Japan Month round up. As I’d promised, there will be a cookbook giveaway happening very soon, in conjunction with the event. Due to the overwhelming response in terms of the number of entries received, I’d decided to give away TWO cookbooks instead of just one! The winners would be randomly picked by an online app. Are you gonna be one of the two lucky recipients for one of the cookbooks? Stay tuned to my upcoming posts to find out!

Meanwhile, please hope over to my dear friend, Lena of Frozen Wings where she is hosting Asian Food Fest #2 Nov 2013 – Thailand! Expecting lotsa heat and spice this month as we cook up a storm from the Land of A Thousand Smiles! Be sure to join us!

Advertisement