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Creamy rice in a China bowl on a tablecloth with a black spoon to the right of the bowl

Traditional Risotto Milanese

Roasted Japanese Yam with Chrysanthemum Greens

Stir fried pepper steak on a white serving tray with egg rolls and rice in the background

Chinjaorousu – Stir Fried Beef and Peppers

Welcome and Konnichiwa

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 Toffees arranged in a checkerboard pattern on a long plate. In the. Background is a second plate with more toffees.

Dessert International

Chocolate Covered Butter Toffee Squares

January 24, 2023

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…

An omelette over white rice topped with a thick sauce on a white plate.

Entrée Japanese

Kanitama (Crab Omelette with Starchy Sauce)

January 17, 2023

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 stir fried in black bean sauce in a wooden bowl on a black tray. There is a bowl of white rice and a cup,of oolong tea behind it.

Entrée International

Beef in Black Bean Sauce

January 10, 2023

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…

Appetizers Japanese

Savory Sea Urchin Custard

January 3, 2023

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 on a white plate topped with a dandelion flower. There is a poached egg in a glass to the top left and a wooden cup with tea to the top right.

Entrée International

Savory Corned Beef Hash

December 27, 2022

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 in a bowl with assorted toppings on the side and a white tea pitcher

Entrée Japanese

Ochazuke (Green Tea Over Rice)

December 20, 2022

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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Spinach and Feta Hamburger

Seafood Gumbo

Kimchi-jjigae

Savory Corned beef hash on a white plate topped with a dandelion flower. There is a poached egg in a glass to the top left and a wooden cup with tea to the top right.

Savory Corned Beef Hash

Cheesy Bacon Tomato Dip

Two pieces of pate on a black slate type with pickles and 2 type of mustard.

Chicken Liver and Duck Pate

A beautiful pink smoothie in a tall metal cup with a strawberry on the rim. The cup lid is next to the drink and flowers are in the background.

Heavenly Strawberry Yogurt Smoothie

Buffalo Chicken Salad

An omelette over white rice topped with a thick sauce on a white plate.

Kanitama (Crab Omelette with Starchy Sauce)

Savory Sea Urchin Custard

Ochazuke in a bowl with assorted toppings on the side and a white tea pitcher

Ochazuke (Green Tea Over Rice)

Shrimp Toast laid out on a rectangular ceramic plate topped with onion grass. There is a ceramic 2 compartment dish with sweet chili sauce and mustard behind it.

Nagasaki Shrimp Toast

Champuru on a large plate with a scoop,of,rice on the side. The rice is topped with mitsuba leaves.

Okinawa-Style Fu Champuru

Annin Tofu- pudding with red goji berries and green spearmint leafs on top in a glass bowl.

Annin Tofu (Almond Tofu)

A scoop of fried rice topped with a sauce infused with crabmeat and lettuce. It’s on a white plate with Chopsticks and a spoon near the plate.

Ankake Chahan (Fried Rice with Crab Sauce)

Azuki latte in a glass cup next to the window

Dreamy Creamy Azuki Latte

Agedashi Tofu

Karaage – Japanese Fried Chicken

Sunomono

Cheesy Bacon Tomato Dip

Two pieces of pate on a black slate type with pickles and 2 type of mustard.

Chicken Liver and Duck Pate

Creamy Salmon Mentaiko Dip

Nagoya style Tebasaki Chicken Wings

Chawanmushi – Steamed Egg Custard

Azuki latte in a glass cup next to the window

Dreamy Creamy Azuki Latte

Apple-Plum Fruit Syrup

Japanese Sweet Bean Smoothies

Nagasaki Milkshake

Iced Apple and Plum Fruit Tea

A beautiful pink smoothie in a tall metal cup with a strawberry on the rim. The cup lid is next to the drink and flowers are in the background.

Heavenly Strawberry Yogurt Smoothie

An omelette over white rice topped with a thick sauce on a white plate.

Kanitama (Crab Omelette with Starchy Sauce)

BeeF stir fried in black bean sauce in a wooden bowl on a black tray. There is a bowl of white rice and a cup,of oolong tea behind it.

Beef in Black Bean Sauce

Savory Corned beef hash on a white plate topped with a dandelion flower. There is a poached egg in a glass to the top left and a wooden cup with tea to the top right.

Savory Corned Beef Hash

Ochazuke in a bowl with assorted toppings on the side and a white tea pitcher

Ochazuke (Green Tea Over Rice)

Champuru on a large plate with a scoop,of,rice on the side. The rice is topped with mitsuba leaves.

Okinawa-Style Fu Champuru

A scoop of fried rice topped with a sauce infused with crabmeat and lettuce. It’s on a white plate with Chopsticks and a spoon near the plate.

Ankake Chahan (Fried Rice with Crab Sauce)

Cream stew in a white China bowl

Japanese Cream Stew

Japanese Stuffed Peppers

Fragrant Hot and Sour Soup served in a red Chinese Soup bowl on a wood table.

Fragrant Hot and Sour Soup

Creamy Clam Chowder

Cold potato soup sprinkled with chopped chives is served in a silver bowl on a wooden board. Sliced baguette and a fresh salad are next to the soup,

Vichyssoise

Onsen Tomago (Japanese soft boiled eggs)

Tonjiru

Creamy Japanese Style Orzo with Chrysanthemum Greens

Winter Melon and Mushroom Soup

Lentil and Wild Rice Soup

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Sakurajima Volcano overlooking the city of Kagoshima in Kyushu

In a Nutshell: Kyushu

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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…

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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…

A view of the sea from Okinawa. Beautiful sea with mountainous islands in the distance.

In a Nutshell: Okinawa and the Ryukyu Islands

September 17, 2022

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…

Two chopsticks resting on a ceramic holder on a bamboo mat

Hashi, Japanese Chopsticks – Tools beyond Cutlery

August 21, 2022

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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