Kenchin (Vegetable Soup)




1 ham hock or 1/2 linguisa1-1/2 cups dried red beans1 onion (sliced)2 medium-sized potatoes (diced)1/2 small pumpkin (diced)1 8-oz. can tomato sauce1/2 bunch parsley (chopped) 1. Prepare beans as in recipe for Portuguese vegetable soup.2. Precook ham bock or linguisa before adding other ingredients.3. Add onion, potatoes and pumpkin to ham hock or linguisa and…
SERVINGS 4-5 1 lb. clams (fresh frozen) SAUCE: 1/4 cup mirin or sake 1/4 cup shoyu 1 tablespoon miso 1/4 teaspoon gourmet powder 2 tablespoons sugar Mix above sauce ingredients and bring to a boil. String about 3 to 4 claims on bamboo barbeque sticks, dip in sauce and broil over charcoal.
1/2 lb. fresh frozen shrimps 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon gourmet powder Few drops red coloring Boil, shell, and clean shrimps. Put into suribachi and grind or put through a food grinder until finely mashed. Add rest of ingredients and mix until color is well blended. Grease frying pan lightly and cook…