We were lucky enough to have three friends over for a mid-week dinner party on Wednesday - as our (basically) first real dinner party together, we were a bit nervous. It turned out quite well, however - we had a blast. One thing we've learned about Japanese food, though, is that it takes a substantial chunk of time. Guests began arriving about 9pm, and we began eating around 9:30 or so. After a leisurely set of 4 courses, then something more to drink for a few of us, we had two guests independently enjoying the new couches in the living room. Our recommendation if you're making Japanese food, unless you serve it bento-style: start early, enjoy late!
Menu
Clear soup
(garnish: baby garden radish, enoki threads, and a fresh shitake)
Chicken teriyaki
Drenched radish
Green beans with sesame-miso dressing
(garnish: garlic chive scape, nasturtium petals)
Rice with shiso
Vinegared red lotus root
(garnish: cucumber strips)
Miso soup
(tofu,wakame)
Green tea
(deleted: bean cake
with chestnuts)
Plum wine
(recipes to follow soon)
