Our Ingredient Journey

  • Koji Spicy Vinaigrette Recipe

    by Alistair Cullen
    January is tough, January in lockdown is even tougher.... However here at Cottage Foods we are trying to use our time wisely by putting all of our ...
    Posted in Halen Mon, japanese, Kanzuri 3 Year Fermented Chili/Koji/Yuzu Paste, Vinaigrette

  • Furikake Kale Crisps

    by Alistair Cullen
    Cottage Foods loves this healthy snack with tastes of the Orient, super simple to make and looks beautiful when served.  Ingredients:  Yawataya Ume...
    Posted in Furikake, Japanese, Kale

  • Tomato Ponzu Seared Tuna On Smashed Avocado Salad

    by Alistair Cullen
    If you aren't familiar with Ponzu, this recipe by Cottage Foods should give you a great introduction to the citrus-based sauce with a tart-tangy fl...
    Posted in blackthornsalt, Japanese, Ponzu, Recipe, salad, tuna

  • Japanese Inspired Yuzu Cheesecake

    by Alistair Cullen
    Our  Cottage Foods Japanese journey continues with a bit of Oriental flavour in one of our favourite desserts. Japan's iconic citrus, Yuzu is a per...
    Posted in japanese, recipie, Yuzu

  • 2021 A Japanese Culinary Journey

    by Alistair Cullen
    So we have a confession to make here at Cottage Foods…. We have become slightly obsessed with Japanese cuisine. It started with the opening of a lo...
    Posted in furikake, japanese, ponzu

  • A Cottage Foods take on Thit kho tàu

    by Alistair Cullen
    Thit kho tàu is a delicious and authentic meal, perfect for events like Vietnamese Lunar New Year. A firm favourite here at Cottage Foods (Yorkshir...
    Posted in japanese, soysauce, Thit kho tàu

  • Yawataya Isogoro Shichimi Togarashi.... A true taste discovery

    by Alistair Cullen
    One of our favourite discovery brands here at Cottage Foods, Yawataya Isogoro Shichimi Togarashi....  This delicate and spicy seasoning can trace i...
    Posted in japanese