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Mountain Plums is a site developed for people who want to experience International culture through cuisine. As a resident of Japan, many of the recipes in the site are Japanese or use Japanese ingredients. I believe that creating a perfect dish involves blending elements so that all ingredients act in harmony to create a unique flavor, a unique beauty, and a unique aroma that brings people joy and contentment.

Latest Recipes
Chocolate Covered Butter Toffee Squares
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Chocolate Covered Butter Toffee Squares are a delicious confection that you can enjoy as a snack or a dessert. Living in Japan, I find that…
Kanitama (Crab Omelette with Starchy Sauce)
Kanitama (蟹玉) is a crab omelette that is served over rice and covered with Ankake sauce. Kanitama is a hearty and filling meal, and it…
Beef in Black Bean Sauce
Beef in Black Bean Sauce is a classic Chinese entree that features takenooko (bamboo), which is used frequently in Japanese cooking. While many of the…
Savory Sea Urchin Custard
Savory Sea Urchin Custard (Uni Chawanmushi) is a type of egg custard that is topped with fresh sea urchin tongues and Mitsuba (Japanese Parsley) leaves.…
Savory Corned Beef Hash
Savory Corned Beef Hash is colorful, delicious, and makes a great meal Anywhere you happen to be. Featuring fresh potato, meaty corned beef, sweet red…
Ochazuke (Green Tea Over Rice)
Ochazuke is a dish that anybody who has spent time in Japan is familiar with. The meaning of Ochazuke is “steeped in green tea”. …
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In a Nutshell: Kyushu
Known for its long history, hot springs, porcelain, citrus fruits, and steel industries – Kyushu (九州) is versatile and extremely beautiful. As the early heart…
Flavors of Hokkaido
The Flavors of Hokkaido are not to be missed! The freshest seafood, mouth-watering mutton chops, crisp veggies, and the richest creams and cheeses in Japan…
In a Nutshell: Hokkaido
From deep, ancient forests, over high mountain tops and deep volcanic lakes, to vast, neat expanses of crops, Hokkaido seems to have it all. Let’s…
Flavors of Okinawa and the Ryukyu Islands
Positioned in the far south, Okinawa and the Ryukyu Islands are an incredibly distinct part of Japan. This big group of islands, altogether called the…
In a Nutshell: Okinawa and the Ryukyu Islands
Each prefecture in Japan comes with its own features and quirks. Take a closer look, and you’ll see the uniquely Japanese spirit to them. From…
Hashi, Japanese Chopsticks – Tools beyond Cutlery
For many of my blog readers, a fork and a spoon are a fact of life. From early childhood, we embrace eating utensils as just…
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