I’m in love with this recipe and you will be, too.
My boyfriend will probably frown at me when he finds out that I wrote about this scenario involving him and a Japanese friend of mine. I have many friends overseas. Some of them always visit me whenever they’re in the city and they often bring me gifts from their home countries.
One time, my Japanese friend called me and told me he was in the area and asked if he could stop by. I told him “Of course!” and went to pick him up from the airport. We had a good conversation on the way back. I invited him for dinner and he told me he would stay if he will be the one to cook. I agreed.
Upon arriving, my boyfriend was already there and I introduced them. There was an awkward silence between the two of them at first and I understand. Cultural differences can sometimes be a hindrance to instant friendship. But they both tried. In fact, my boyfriend joined us in the kitchen so he could talk to him.
During dinner though, when we’re all enjoying the sukiyaki recipe that my friend cooked, the awkwardness started to dissipate. By the end of the day, I felt like I was the outsider with the way they’re laughing with each other. Oh well. It still ended well. A similar sukiyaki recipe can be found on the next page. Enjoy!
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Quick Tip: Do not place the ito konnyaku near the beef as the calcium contained in the noodles may make beef tough.