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The Onigiri Chronicles

The Onigiri Chronicles

By Rachael -La Fuji Mama

Join Noriko and Rachael, two friends separated by the Pacific Ocean, as they talk food, cooking, and motherhood.
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Episode 2: Pandemic Cooking — Comparing Japan and the US

The Onigiri ChroniclesMay 29, 2020

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Episode 6: Hurry, Hurry! Let’s Eat Curry!

Episode 6: Hurry, Hurry! Let’s Eat Curry!

In episode 6 Rachael and Noriko delve into all things Japanese curry: -How did curry end up in Japan? -The evolution of curry in Japan. -The different forms that curry comes in: blocks of roux, powdered roux, and microwaveable pouches. -Curry usually comes in 3 different types: amakuji (sweet), chukara (mild), and karakuji (spicy) -You can buy curry practically anywhere in Japan—it’s so popular! -What traditionally goes in “old school” Japanese curry? -Different regions use different proteins and vegetables. -Soup curry from Sapporo -Maze curry from Osaka -Noriko’s favorite curry udon (time to go to Shikoku so you can try it!) -Ways to repurpose leftover curry, including kare pan (“curry bread”) -Dry curry -Different ways of packing curry in a bento -Different curry toppings -Curry for a party! Curry brands we mentioned -House Curry -Vermont Curry -S&B Curry Bento setup we mentioned as a possibility for packing curry— •Zojirushi Mr. Bento Stainless Lunch Jar, 41 Oz, Carbon Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NNTB197/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_1KjjFbDT029HY •Zojirushi Stainless Ms. Bento Steel Vacuum Lunch Jar, 28.5-Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0016S7MJM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_.JjjFbXSFRB24 Japanese Curry Recipes: -Curry Rice: https://www.lafujimama.com/japanese-chicken-curry-rice/ -Veganized Curry Rice: https://www.lafujimama.com/vegan-japanese-curry-rice/ -Curry Roux Blocks: https://www.lafujimama.com/japanese-curry-roux-blocks/ -Curry Ramen: https://www.lafujimama.com/curry-ramen/ -Dry Curry: https://www.lafujimama.com/japanese-dry-curry/
Jul 31, 202039:11
Episode 5: Sandwiches—Japan vs. the USA

Episode 5: Sandwiches—Japan vs. the USA

-Favorite childhood sandwiches.
-The lunchbox moment that caused Noriko to start bringing sandwiches to school, instead of things like onigiri.
-Favorite sandwich memories.
-Current favorite sandwiches.
-The difference between Japanese egg salad sandwiches and American egg salad sandwiches.
-Noriko gets a homework assignment.
-Popular sandwiches in Japan.
-Rachael remembers a sandwich from a visit to Kamikawa, Japan.
-Rachael provides irrefutable evidence that Noriko is an amazing cook.
-A discussion of American sandwich trends, or really, Rachael’s lack of insight into American sandwich trends.
-We hatch a plan to send our kids to the store for research purposes, next time we are all together.
-Noriko wonders if something like Japanese-style egg salad sandwiches would do well in the US, or a Japanese sandwich shop concept.
Jun 22, 202046:36
Episode 4: Ume — A Story About Sour Fruit
Jun 11, 202044:01
Episode 3: Onigiri Confessions

Episode 3: Onigiri Confessions

This week on The Onigiri Chronicles we’re discussing our namesake—onigiri (Japanese rice balls). We talk about what they are and a bit about their history and then we delve into some of the trends we have seen. We finish by interviewing our kids about their favorite onigiri.
Jun 07, 202026:33
Episode 2: Pandemic Cooking — Comparing Japan and the US

Episode 2: Pandemic Cooking — Comparing Japan and the US

In this episode we discuss how our food has been affected by the pandemic, the different food trends we’ve seen during the pandemic, and what we’ve been cooking.
May 29, 202034:27
Episode 1: Getting to Know Us

Episode 1: Getting to Know Us

Welcome to The Onigiri Chronicles—a podcast where two friends, one in Japan and one in the US, talk about food, cooking, and Japan (with a few parenting adventures thrown in). ⁣

In this episode:⁣
-Noriko and Rachael introduce themselves⁣
-Explain what an onigiri is 🍙 ⁣
-Talk about their favorite food memories⁣
-Talk about Noriko’s job, working in the kitchen at her kids’ school
May 21, 202034:17