Czech Foods Recipes

I made Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki a couple months ago.  And then a million times over since then.  We are crazy for Okonomiyaki!  It is not quite like anything I've ever eaten or cooked before.  Familiar flavors, such as the savory pancake and noodles mix with the smokey katsuobushi (bonito fish flakes) and Okonomi sauce which were new to me! I highly recommend heading here for a step-by-step guide to Okonomiyaki .  Or you can find the (I think more common?) Osaka style here . Happy Okonomiyaki-ing!

My husband and I have been greedily trying Japanese food all over London, as we simply cannot get enough!  However, that is an expensive hobby, so at some point we had to start doing our best to reproduce some of the wonderful food we've tried at home.  The recipe for rice balls (below) makes a great vegetarian side dish or would be good for little (or picky!) fingers! Grilled Teriyaki Salmon and Greens Salad You will need: 1/4 cup mirin 1/4 cup sake (cheapest available seems to work fine!) 1/4 cup dark soy sauce 2 tablespoons sugar 1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil 400g (14oz) salmon 1/3 cup edamame 100g (3.5oz) fine green beans, blanched 100g (3.5oz) broccoli, blanched 1 cup sushi rice (uncooked) Yield 2 servings 1. Prepare sushi rice by rinsing, soaking for half an hour, and then cook according to package instructions.  You may wish to season it with 1 Tbsp rice vinegar (or to taste). 2. Combine mirin and sake over a medium/low heat for 5 minutes.  Add soy sauce and sugar...

It is time for summer and cookouts!  Well... soon. Very soon.  I may have jumped the gun a bit with a new burger recipe!  As this recipe is focused around the sauce, I will, perhaps once again, jump the gun and assume if you are reading this you already know how to cook a burger, form burger patties, and grill or fry up bacon. You will need: 4 burger patties, seasoned and formed but not cooked 8 thick cut bacon rashers, cooked 4 slices mature cheddar 4 buns, toasted For bourbon sauce you will need: 2/3 cup bourbon 1 cup water 1 Tbsp corn starch (corn flour UK) Pinch of pepper Pinch of salt Pinch of cayenne pepper Pinch of garlic powder 1 Tbsp hickory bbq sauce 2 Tbsp dark soy sauce 1 tsp ground mustard 1 tsp hot sauce (we used Louisiana brand) 2 Tbsp honey 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar Note: It is recommended that you start by making the bourbon sauce and setting it aside while burgers are prepared. 1. In a small pot, heat bourbon, bbq sauce, soy sauce, mustard, hot sau...

This recipe is basically a knockoff of Chicken Karaage.  It utilises the intense ginger flavors and the warming sake typical of Chicken Karaage.  However, I have spun the authentic recipe to my own tastes and way of cooking (for example, I prefer to cook with chicken breast, instead of thighs).  This chicken is extremely tasty, juicy, addictive, and palatable to many picky eaters! You will need for marinade: 4 medium chicken breasts (about 500g/1 lb) 2 tsp ginger paste (or fresh grated ginger) 1/8 tsp garlic powder 1 1/2 Tbsp dark soy sauce 3 Tbsp Sake After marinading, you will need: 3/4 cup flour 1/2 tsp ground black pepper 1/2 tsp salt Oil for deep or shallow frying, I recommend part toasted sesame/part canola oil if shallow frying and canola oil if deep frying 1. The first step is to cut chicken breast into bite size pieces and marinade in a large plastic bag with ginger paste, garlic powder, soy sauce, and sake.  If you are marinading overnight, do not add the s...

I love Cinnamon Milk!  It is a quick and easy thing to make, but always well-received by guests and family!  It is especially great in the summer or after some spicy food.  Cinnamon Milk is ice cold, refreshing, and sweet! You will need: 3 cups rice milk 3 cups almond milk 3 cinnamon sticks 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon (and extra for garnish) 1/3 cup sugar In a heavy saucepan, combine all ingredients.  Break up the cinnamon sticks for extra flavor.  Stir constantly over a medium-low heat for 10 minutes. Pour through sieve into large serving jug and refrigerate once at room temperature. Serve over ice.

This recipe is also perfect for picky eaters, as you can fill them any way an individual desires! Recipes: Recipe for chili lime sauce for beef (Under Lime and Chili Marinade) Recipe for Sriracha Cream Sauce Recipe for battered fish from Jamie Oliver (ignore the chips and mushy peas) For the buns you will need: 1/2 package dried yeast 1/2 cup water (between  120° F–130° F /49° C–55° C) 2 cups flour (suggest using low-gluten bun flour, but not necessary) 1/8 cup sugar 1 tsp salt 1 Tbsp vegetable oil Toasted sesame oil (for brushing on outside of buns) 1. Dissolve yeast in the warm water and add 1/2 cup of the flour.  Combine and cover with cloth.  Allow to rise for 45 minutes. 2. Combine vegetable oil, salt, sugar, and 1/4 cup boiling water.  Allow to become room temperature. 3. Add remaining flour. 4. Turn dough onto floured surface and kneed until smooth. 5. Place in large greased bowl and cover with a damp cloth.  Allow to rise for approximately 2 hours or unt...

I wasn't going to put this up, as it is not much of a recipe.  However, it got quite a reaction!  So I submit to you, Angry Pig Fries. You will need: 1 roasting tray of fries (I chose curly and seasoned) 2/3 cup grated mature cheddar cheese 400g pulled pork, prepared or leftovers Hot sauce of choice (we used Louisiana, but Sriracha might be amazing as well) If you need to prepare the pulled pork, do so first and set aside.  Do not add bbq sauce unless you prefer that to hot sauce. Bake (or fry) your fries according to package directions.  Once crispy, sprinkle grated cheese over and replace in the oven for about 1 minute (keep an eye on it, as you want the cheese to be melted, not starting to broil).  Tip onto a plate and top with pulled pork.  Sprinkle with hot sauce and serve with mayonnaise.