Tag: Yuzu

Yuzu sake, yuzu daikon, yuzu kosho, yuzu gyoza, yuzu nabe, yuzu ramen. When you’re a yuzu addict, it’s never enough.

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Seasonal yuzu soba at Shimbashi on the very last day

Food

March 11, 2023June 20, 2023 Alvin Lee

The deadline isn’t quite that absolute, since they probably put it back on the menu every year. But missing the current season would mean that we’d have to wait for another long journey around the sun.

Yuzu ramen two ways at Ippudo Singapore

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January 15, 2022December 4, 2022 Alvin Lee

We were surprised that the two yuzu ramens were nowhere to be found on the menu, but a quick check with our waitress cleared up our confusion. They were unlisted and the only way to order them was via the Chope Deals coupon, which she had to manually key into the order entry system. It felt like we were ordering off a secret menu, making them even more desirable.

Feeding The Wife’s chronic yuzu addiction

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January 1, 2022April 25, 2022 Alvin Lee

For those of you who know The Wife personally, or are regular readers of this blog, you’ll know that she has an issue with substance abuse. Symptoms include pupil dilation, heavy breathing, sweaty palms and a persistent inner voice that whispers: “Take my money, please.” Yes, The Wife is addicted to yuzu.

Ugly fruits make yummy desserts

Food

May 29, 2021February 21, 2022 Alvin Lee

Of all the fruits in the citrus family, I’d say that the kaffir lime is probably one of the ugliest. It’s lumpy, wrinkly and doesn’t look particularly appetising. The rind is quite thick and the fruit itself doesn’t yield much juice. Its redeeming quality though, is that the zest is very flavourful and makes a wonderful ingredient for desserts.