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Food tour Tsukiji Market (築地市場, Tsukiji Shijō) Japan trip on 26 April, 2926

🐟🇯🇵 Exploring a Japanese Fish Market & Street Food Paradise in Shinjuku!

If you’re visiting Shinjuku, don’t miss the chance to explore one of Tokyo’s amazing fish markets and street food areas. This is a food lover’s paradise where you can experience the authentic flavors of Japan.

Fresh seafood is the highlight here. Enjoy delicious sashimi, sushi, grilled seafood, oysters, scallops, crab, and many other local specialties prepared right in front of you. Every bite is fresh, flavorful, and unforgettable.

🍣 Fresh Sushi & Sashimi
🦪 Grilled Oysters & Scallops
🦀 Sweet Crab & Seafood Delicacies
🍢 Japanese Street Food Snacks
🍜 Local Japanese Dishes

Walking through the lively market is an experience in itself. The atmosphere is full of energy, with friendly vendors, colorful seafood displays, and the irresistible aroma of freshly cooked food.

Whether you’re a seafood lover or simply want to experience authentic Japanese food culture, this is a must-visit destination in Shinjuku.

📍 Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
✨ Fresh Seafood • Local Culture • Amazing Street Food

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Wooddy Kitchen’s Shrimp Lon (Thai Coconut Cream Dip) 🇹🇭

Have you ever tried Shrimp Lon, one of Thailand’s traditional recipes? This creamy coconut dip is rich, aromatic, and perfectly balanced with sweet, salty, sour, and mildly spicy flavors. Enjoy it with fresh vegetables for a truly authentic Thai experience!

Ingredients

* 1 cup (250 ml) coconut milk
* 10 shrimp, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces
* 1 stalk lemongrass, thinly sliced
* 3 tablespoons sliced shallots
* 1–2 tablespoons sliced chilies (bird’s eye chilies, Jinda chilies, or red chilies), or to taste
* ½ tablespoon palm sugar
* 1 tablespoon fish sauce
* 1 tablespoon tamarind juice

Instructions

1. Pour the coconut milk into a saucepan and heat over low heat.
2. Add the sliced lemongrass and shallots. Stir until fragrant.
3. Add the shrimp and cook gently.
4. Season with palm sugar, fish sauce, and tamarind juice.
5. Add the sliced chilies and stir well.
6. Simmer over low heat for 7–8 minutes.
7. Taste and adjust the seasoning to your preference.
8. Serve warm with fresh vegetables such as cucumber, cabbage, winged beans, or eggplant.

✨ Creamy, aromatic, and packed with authentic Thai flavors!

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Serves: 2–3 people

Ingredients for Homemade Massaman Curry Paste

* 10 dried red chilies, soaked and deseeded
* 5 shallots
* 6 garlic cloves
* 1 stalk lemongrass, sliced
* 1 tablespoon galangal, sliced
* 1 teaspoon kaffir lime zest
* 2 coriander roots
* 1 tablespoon roasted peanuts
* 1 teaspoon shrimp paste
* ½ teaspoon salt
* 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
* ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
* 2 cardamom pods
* 2 cloves
* ½ cinnamon stick
* ½ teaspoon white peppercorns
* A pinch of nutmeg

Tip: You can use 2–3 tablespoons of ready-made Massaman curry paste if preferred.

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Ingredients for the Curry

* 300 g chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
* 400 ml coconut milk
* 1 cup water
* 2 medium potatoes, cut into chunks
* 1 onion, cut into wedges
* 2 tablespoons palm sugar
* 2 tablespoons fish sauce
* 1 tablespoon tamarind paste
* 2 tablespoons roasted peanuts
* 1 bay leaf or a small cinnamon stick (optional)

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How to Make Massaman Curry Paste

1. Roast the dry spices: Toast the coriander seeds, cumin seeds, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, and white peppercorns in a dry pan until fragrant.
2. Grind the spices: Pound or grind the roasted spices into a fine powder using a mortar and pestle.
3. Add the herbs: Add lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime zest, coriander roots, shallots, garlic, and chilies. Pound until smooth.
4. Finish the paste: Add roasted peanuts, shrimp paste, and salt. Continue pounding until a smooth curry paste forms.

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How to Cook Massaman Chicken Curry

1. Heat a little oil in a pot. Add 3 tablespoons of coconut milk and the curry paste. Stir-fry until fragrant.
2. Add the chicken and stir until coated with the curry paste.
3. Pour in the remaining coconut milk and water. Bring to a gentle boil.
4. Add the potatoes and onion. Simmer over low heat for 25–30 minutes, or until the chicken and potatoes are tender.
5. Season with palm sugar, fish sauce, and tamarind paste. Stir well.
6. Add the roasted peanuts and simmer for another 3–5 minutes.
7. Add a bay leaf or cinnamon stick for extra aroma if desired. Remove from the heat.

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Serving Suggestions

1. Serve hot in a deep bowl and garnish with a few roasted peanuts.
2. Best enjoyed with steamed jasmine rice or warm roti.

About Massaman Curry

Massaman Curry is one of Thailand’s most famous curries. It combines Thai herbs with aromatic spices such as cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and nutmeg, creating a rich, mildly spicy, and slightly sweet flavor. It is commonly cooked with chicken, beef, or lamb and is traditionally served with jasmine rice or roti.

Vegetable Spring Rolls with Chicken
Easy Homemade Thai Appetizer | Crispy, Flavorful & Delicious

Golden and crispy on the outside, packed with savory chicken and fresh vegetables on the inside. These homemade Thai spring rolls are perfect as an appetizer, snack, or party food!

Ingredients (Serves 1–2)

✅ Spring roll wrappers (8–9 inch size)
✅ 100 g ground chicken (or beef)
✅ 1 cup finely shredded cabbage
✅ ½ cup julienned carrot
✅ ½ cup wood ear mushrooms, soaked and sliced
✅ ½ cup shredded white radish (optional)
✅ ½ cup soaked vermicelli noodles, cut into short lengths
✅ 1 tbsp cilantro root, garlic, and white pepper paste
✅ 1 tbsp oyster sauce
✅ 1 tbsp soy sauce
✅ ½ tsp sesame oil (optional)
✅ Vegetable oil for frying

For sealing the rolls:
• 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water

Instructions

1️⃣ Heat a little oil in a pan and sauté the cilantro root, garlic, and white pepper paste until fragrant.

2️⃣ Add the ground chicken and cook until nearly done.

3️⃣ Add cabbage, carrot, mushrooms, radish, and vermicelli noodles. Stir-fry well.

4️⃣ Season with oyster sauce, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Cook until the filling is dry and well combined. Let it cool completely.

5️⃣ Place the filling on a spring roll wrapper, fold and roll tightly, then seal the edge with the cornstarch slurry.

6️⃣ Heat oil over medium heat and deep-fry until golden brown and crispy.

7️⃣ Serve hot with sweet chili sauce.

Chef’s Tips

✨ Keep the filling fairly dry to prevent soggy spring rolls.
✨ Let the filling cool before wrapping.
✨ Fry over medium heat for an evenly golden and crispy texture.
✨ Great for freezing before frying!

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Crispy Thai Fried Bananas – A Traditional Thai Street Snack 🇹🇭

Thai Fried Bananas, known as “Kluay Tod,” are one of Thailand’s most popular traditional snacks. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, with a light natural sweetness and rich coconut aroma — every bite is unforgettable!

Made from a special batter using crispy flour, rice flour, a touch of wheat flour, sugar, salt, and freshly shredded coconut. The batter is mixed and rested for about 30 minutes before frying until perfectly golden and crunchy.

This delicious snack has been enjoyed in Thailand for generations and is loved by both locals and travelers around the world. Perfect as an afternoon snack with coffee or tea ☕✨

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Traditional Thai Beef Massaman Curry for ceremonies, weddings, and special gatherings is slowly simmered in a large pan over gentle heat for 1.5–2 hours.

This slow-cooking process allows the beef to become tender, while the rich spices, coconut milk, and herbs blend perfectly into a deep, aromatic curry loved in Thai celebrations and family events.

A true taste of Thai tradition — cooked with patience, passion, and authentic local flavors.