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Chef Shota Nakajima’s Chicken Teriyaki and Chikuzen-Ni
Chef Shota Nakajima’s Chicken Teriyaki and Chikuzen-Ni
Chef Shota Nakajima shares two recipes using his very own teriyaki sauce.
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Poached Pears with Ginger & Walnut Yogurt Sauce
Poached Pears with Ginger & Walnut Yogurt Sauce
“During my time as a visiting professor at the Culinary Institute of America in New York, I created this dish for the daughter of the institute’s president. It remains a swiftly achieved, light and flavorful end to a good meal in our home.” – Graham Kerr, Television Personality and Award-Winning Author
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Miso Salmon
Miso Salmon
A quick and easy meal! Salmon fillets are marinated in miso, mirin, soy sauce and sesame oil and baked to perfection.
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Daysha’s Poke Nachos
Daysha’s Poke Nachos
Hi there, Daysha here- all the way from the 808 to the 206! Uwajimaya is nothing short of a melting pot- as a culmination of food, culture, and community. I’ve been lucky enough to be a part of the ‘Waji ohana since moving from little ole’ Hilo town on the Big Island 4 years ago. Here, I get to share with you my take on Poke’ nachos- chips made of won ton pi topped with fresh fish, drizzled with spicy mayo and unagi sauce (my secret ingredient). Its good kine grindz (promise kine!) especially with the poke from our Seafood department. Make ‘um for your braddahs & frenz, and tag us @Uwajimaya if you do! Me ke Aloha - Daysha
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Siena Special
Siena Special
“A bit of sourness from the olives and artichoke hearts plus the wonderful aroma created by the Pinot Grigio makes this dish very appetizing—and one of my favorites.” - Fusao Kajima, Bellevue Philharmonic Music Director
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Mama Locke’s Chicken
Mama Locke’s Chicken
“One of my favorite foods from childhood is still my favorite food today. We call it Mama Locke’s Chicken. It’s fried and like nothing else I’ve tasted, because my mother, who’s from Hong Kong, seasoned it her own special way.” - Gary Locke, Former Governor of Washington State
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