1. Matcha Tiramisu ????????

A Japanese twist on the classic Italian tiramisu, using matcha instead of cocoa.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup mascarpone cheese
• ½ cup heavy cream
• ¼ cup sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup brewed matcha (cooled)
• 12 ladyfinger biscuits
• 2 tbsp matcha powder (for dusting)
• White chocolate shavings (optional)

Instructions:

1. Whisk mascarpone, heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy.
2. Dip ladyfingers quickly in brewed matcha and layer them in a dish.
3. Spread mascarpone mixture over the layer, then repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers and mascarpone.
4. Dust with matcha powder and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
5. Garnish with white chocolate shavings before serving.

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2. Sushi Arancini (Crispy Sushi Rice Balls) ????????

A cross between Japanese sushi and Italian arancini (fried rice balls).

Ingredients:

• 2 cups sushi rice, cooked
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• ½ cup shredded mozzarella
• ½ cup diced salmon or tuna
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1 egg, beaten
• Oil for frying

Instructions:

1. Mix cooked sushi rice with rice vinegar and let cool.
2. In a bowl, combine diced fish with soy sauce.
3. Take a scoop of rice, place a bit of fish and mozzarella in the center, and shape into a ball.
4. Roll each rice ball in beaten egg and coat with panko breadcrumbs.
5. Fry until golden brown and crispy. Serve with wasabi mayo or soy sauce.

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3. Ramen Carbonara ????????

A fusion of Italian carbonara and Japanese ramen.

Ingredients:

• 1 pack fresh ramen noodles
• 2 egg yolks
• ½ cup grated Parmesan or Pecorino Romano
• 4 oz pancetta (or bacon), diced
• ½ cup heavy cream (optional)
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp soy sauce

Instructions:

1. Cook ramen noodles and set aside, reserving ¼ cup of cooking water.
2. In a pan, cook pancetta until crispy.
3. Whisk egg yolks, cheese, black pepper, and soy sauce in a bowl.
4. Toss hot ramen noodles with pancetta, then add the egg mixture, stirring quickly to create a creamy sauce.
5. Add reserved noodle water if needed. Serve immediately with extra cheese and black pepper.

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4. Miso Margherita Pizza ????????

A Margherita pizza with a miso-infused tomato sauce for umami richness.

Ingredients:

• 1 pizza dough
• ½ cup tomato sauce
• 1 tbsp white miso paste
• 1 cup fresh mozzarella, sliced
• 6 fresh basil leaves
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 475°F (250°C).
2. Mix tomato sauce with miso paste and spread over pizza dough.
3. Add mozzarella slices and bake for 10-12 minutes until crispy.
4. Remove from oven, top with basil, and drizzle with olive oil.
5. Serve hot with a sprinkle of sea salt.

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5. Wasabi Pesto Pasta ????????

A spicy, aromatic twist on traditional pesto pasta with wasabi.

Ingredients:

• 12 oz spaghetti or udon noodles
• 1 cup fresh basil
• ½ cup grated Parmesan
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp pine nuts
• ½ tsp wasabi paste
• 1 garlic clove
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Cook pasta until al dente, reserving ¼ cup pasta water.
2. In a blender, combine basil, Parmesan, olive oil, pine nuts, garlic, wasabi, and salt. Blend until smooth.
3. Toss hot pasta with the pesto sauce, adding pasta water if needed.
4. Serve with extra Parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil.