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Not Your Typical Tofu: A Recipe for Agedashi Tofu

3/27/2017

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Stephanie Mayeda, GVJCI Social Media & Community Outreach Intern
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Tofu: a staple of Japanese cuisine! Although not particularly flavorful on its own, this cute, little cube of bean curd can be made into many light and delicious dishes including what is known as agedashi tofu. Don't know what that is exactly? Well, it's simply just tofu cut into cubes, coated with potato starch, fried, and served in a tasty broth with toppings to give it some zing! Serve this succulent side dish with a bowl of ramen and you got yourself a meal anyone would be envious of! And the best part? Even though it is fried, the coating itself is so light and crispy (and not at all greasy) that it really does kick guilt to the curb. Now, let's make some!

1. Cut tofu blocks into eighths and soak with paper towels for about 15-20 minutes).

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2. ​Bring fryer up to 350 degrees.
3. ​In the mean time, cut green onion and grate ginger for toppings.
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4.  Coat tofu blocks in katakuriko (potato starch) and fry until slightly golden brown. 
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5. Add broth ingredients together and bring to a boil to ensure dissolving of the sugar. ​
6. ​Pour broth in a small bowl with tofu topped with green onion and ginger. Enjoy!
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GVJCI Day of Remembrance 2017 Video

3/27/2017

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Couldn't come to our Day of Remembrance last month? No worries! We got the video for you, right here, so you can watch it on the go or at the comfort of your home. 
Thank you to John Powers for shooting the video as well as letting us share his work. 

Please note that Konrad Aderer's film Resistance at Tule Lake is not in the video due to copyrights.
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Liven Up Life (And Any Party) With Some Lovely Lanterns!

3/20/2017

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Stephanie Mayeda, GVJCI Social Media & Community Outreach Intern
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Ah, the first day of spring! Now's the time of year when people begin to spruce up the house, getting rid of the old and adding back a little new. If you're looking to add a little extra cuteness at little to no cost, then why not try out these adorable lanterns! Fit for many occasions, these little guys can add a touch of sweetness and creativity to anything from an elegant wedding to a child's birthday party.

Here at the GVJCI, we like to use these lanterns for our annual Matsuri held every June. They add a nice bit of prettiness to an event that's already filled with so much fun! To make them, check out the instructions below!

Happy crafting!

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MATCHA Waitin' For? Try This Easy Green Tea Pound Cake Recipe!

3/6/2017

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Stephanie Mayeda, GVJCI Social Media & Community Outreach Intern

Who would've thought the slight bitterness of matcha (or finely ground green tea) and the rich sweetness of pound cake would pair so nicely together! In recent years, matcha has achieved considerable popularity in the US and has become a popular flavor in many mainstay desserts from truffles, to macarons, to ice cream. If you're looking for a recipe that's a little less (or a lot less) strenuous than the aforementioned, then you're in the right place! Here, we have a super simple and scrumptious matcha pound cake recipe that's sure to please both green tea enthusiasts and skeptics alike!
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Piece of cake, right? ;) Okay, looks like you're ready to start baking!
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Now, kick back and have a slice! You deserve it!
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Hinamatsuri: A Celebration for Girls! 

3/3/2017

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Nicole Sato, GVJCI Program Coordinator

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Ah plum blossoms, hinaningyo, chirashi sushi, and hina-arare. Sounds like it's March 3rd, Hinamatsuri! 
Hinamatsuri is celebrated in Japan and in many Japanese families around the world in celebration of young girls' health, happiness, and prosperity. Japanese Heian style dolls known as Hinaningyo (雛人形) are displayed in homes, cultural centers, and schools, parents are busy cooking chirashi for dinner, and sweet and salty hina-arare are eaten as snacks on this day. Plum blossom season is right around the corner and are often on display near the dolls as well. 

"Hey! I want to celebrate it too," you say? Well, you can!
Follow this blog post so that you can celebrate at home! 🍴 (Where's the chopsticks emoji, huh!?)

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