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Position: Japan Specialist, Sales
Posted by: Extraordinary Journeys
Location: Remote
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Extraordinary Journeys for passing along the following job opening.

Are you passionate about a destination and want to share it with other people? Do you love to travel and thrive off sharing your knowledge and expertise in planning interesting, unique trips for people that will create memories that last a lifetime? Do you want to work with a group of passionate, highly motivated women who live and breathe travel? We are searching for an experienced Japan specialist with a deep knowledge of the country to join our team. Candidates will be able to work remotely.

Extraordinary Journeys is a luxury adventure tour operator that specializes in creating custom, authentic, high-end trips for adventurous travelers to Africa and around the world. We know that people are looking for something unique, something special, and we pride ourselves on staying on the edge of the industry—constantly discovering places and how our clients see them. Beyond that, we know that no two people are the same and that their trips shouldn’t be either; matching the right people with the right properties has become our trademark. We value knowledge, creativity, enthusiasm, and customer service.

We recently expanded our offerings to include Asia, but with continuing interest in Japan from our travelers, we’re looking to bring a full-time specialist onto our team.

What a Japan Specialist is Responsible for:
– Design custom itineraries in consultation with clients and our partner travel agents.
– Respond to online and phone inquiries in a sales-minded fashion.
– Develop and maintain a network of existing and new clientele through regular outreach to build and maintain relationships.
– Collaborate with our Operations Team to ensure smooth travel logistics before and during client travel.
– Communicate with clients after their trip to evaluate their overall experience, including the quality of accommodations and the services provided by our local guides.
– Manage all financial aspects of booking and approve payments to suppliers.
– Brainstorm ideas with marketing, PR, and social media staff to promote the destination in social posts, newsletters, our annual magazine and beyond.
– Collaborate with the Head of Sales & Product, Asia, and EJ’s web team to build and grow Japan’s presence on our website. This includes developing detailed sample itineraries that reflect our distinctive style of travel, creating comprehensive “where to go” destination guides, and contributing blog content that highlights unique experiences, seasonal opportunities, and insider insights.
– Work with the Head of Sales & Product, Asia to maintain and expand Japan-specific pre-departure materials, ensuring they are clear, current, and valuable in preparing travelers for their journey.
– Stay on top of current destination and property news, experiences, as well as new products and opportunities.
– Maintain excellent working relationships with local DMC’s, property representation, and our concierge team.
– Participate in sales team and company-wide projects and initiatives.

Skills and Abilities We Are Looking for:
– Must love people and thrive off learning what motivates and excites them.
– Creativity and dedication to building the best possible trip for each client.
– Love looking at and planning logistics
– Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
– Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills and ability to constantly work on multiple trips at various stages of completion.
– Strong worldwide geographic, destination, cultural, and world affairs knowledge..
– Intermediate computer skills required (Microsoft Office) and the ability to quickly master new technologies.
– Exceptional problem-solving skills—thinking through every trip.
– Ability to work and thrive in a team environment.
– A personally responsible, self-starter, who is highly motivated.
– Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred or equivalent experience.
– High School diploma required.
– Professional experience in designing and selling tailor-made trips to Japan and/or travel sales experience required. Luxury travel background is strongly preferred.
– Direct experience working with Japan-based suppliers, DMCs, and on-the-ground partners.
– Ideally has lived in or traveled extensively throughout Japan, with a deep understanding of the culture, geography, and nuances of the destination.
– Demonstrated interest and experience in international travel

For more information, please see the full job posting here: https://extraordinaryjourneys.com/careers/japan-specialist-sales/

Application Process: To apply, send a cover letter and a brief description of your favorite travel experience in the body of an email with your resume attached to: info@extraordinaryjourneys.com

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When Gabe and I were writing the strip, Brenna came in and was talking about some kind of altercation she had gotten into with a man online about "woke diabetes barbie." I feel like… I feel like if I had spent a lot of time thinking about that, I would be kind of embarrassed. I have a somewhat complex relationship with masculinity in general, which I'm sure comes as no surprise given my, you know, everything. I had to compile a custom manhood from snips of things I found on GitHub and I don't know if it would even be a durable identity for anyone else. I don't feel any particular compulsion to be a guard on the gate that winnows true men from beta cucks. I have much, much bigger fish to fry. Whatever masculinity is, though, I'm certain it doesn't involve arguing with my wife online about dolls.

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Posted by Sydney Sparrow

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Position: Business News Researcher / Reporter
Posted by: The Yomiuri Shimbun
Location: New York, NY, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Alex Carlson (Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, 2013-2017) for passing along the following job opening.

Main duties involve assisting the Yomiuri Shimbun’s New York-based Japanese business correspondent by covering events, conferences, company earnings calls, financial markets; tracking relevant stories, arranging and conducting interviews, doing research, and coming up with story ideas. One area of special focus is big tech (Google, Amazon, Facebook and Apple) and issues connected to artificial intelligence.

In addition to reporting on business and covering financial markets, you may at times have to cover other areas (including national politics, sports, etc.). Some transcription / synopsizing of press conferences and earnings calls is also required. Since the articles are written in Japanese, there are no byline opportunities for this position.

Application Process: Email cover letter and resume to: yomiuri2025job@gmail.com

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Position: Sales Representative for a Japanese Manufacturing Company
Posted by: Quick USA
Location: Dublin, OH, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Carlos Medina (Oita, 2019-2022) for passing along the following job opening.

A Japanese Manufacturing company is currently looking for a full time Sales Representative to join their Dublin, OH location.

This position is ideal for candidates who are eager to grow in a technical sales environment. You will support experienced sales staff in promoting automatic control products to customers across North and South America.

With a flexible work style, supportive team culture, and structured training, this role offers a great opportunity to build a strong foundation in manufacturer sales within a global Japanese company.

DOE and skills, the pay range for this position will be between 50k-55k. Candidates with previous sales experience are of course welcomed, but even candidates without prior sales experience, but willing to learn are encouraged to apply.

Essential Duties:
– Promote and sell automatic control devices (e.g., expansion valves, solenoid valves, pressure/temperature controllers) to OEMs, distributors, and end-users in North and South America
– Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients in industries such as HVAC, automotive, semiconductor, and industrial equipment
– Provide technical support and product recommendations based on customer needs and application requirements
– Coordinate with Japanese HQ and local engineering teams to address customer specifications, lead times, and customization requests
– Participate in industry trade shows (e.g., AHR Expo, Automotive Testing Expo) to showcase products and identify new business opportunities
Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify trends and sales strategies
Prepare sales reports, forecasts, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders

Required Qualifications:
– Bachelor’s degree (Engineering, Business, or related field preferred)
– Business-level English communication skills
– Basic computer proficiency (Excel, Word, Email)
– Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications:
– Japanese or language skills
– Experience in B2B sales (any duration)
– Interest in HVAC, automotive, or manufacturing industries
– Willingness to grow into a technical/overseas sales role

Application Process: Please send your resume carlos@919usa.com

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Position: Volunteer English Language Teacher
Posted by: Get Universal Co. Ltd. on Peace Boat
Location: Tokyo/Yokohama, Japan; Around the World
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Get Universal Co. Ltd. for passing along the following job opening.

Description

Creating and delivering a student-negotiated curriculum of task-based English and/or
Spanish lessons for both private and group students.
Organising and participating in a variety of student programmes such as informal
English/Spanish-language conversation events, language study sessions, etc.
Collaborating to create and host a series of extra-curricular events for GET students,
including but not limited to student orientation sessions, a speech festival, graduation
ceremony, student parties, etc.
Participating in onboard events such as departure ceremonies, welcome ceremonies,
international festivals, themed performances, etc.
Assisting in events both on board and in port in support of Peace Boat’s cooperative
projects and advocacy activities.

Application Process: For more information and to apply, please click here – https://peaceboat.org/english/volunteer/GET-volunteer

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Position: Part-Time Social Media & Marketing Coordinator
Posted by: Digital Museum of the History of Japanese in New York
Location: Remote or NY-based
Contract: Part-Time

Thanks to Mac Gill (Kochi Prefecture, 2021-2023) for passing along the following job opening.

Description:
The Digital Museum of the History of Japanese in New York is seeking a creative and expansion-minded Social Media & Marketing Coordinator to support the Digital Museum’s focus on preserving and sharing the experiences of Japanese and Japanese Americans in New York City. This part-time position is ideal for someone passionate about public history, cultural heritage, and engaging diverse audiences through digital storytelling. You will help grow our digital presence, highlight archival materials and oral histories, and connect our mission with both local and global communities.

Key Responsibilities
Content Creation

Develop and schedule engaging, historically informed content for social media (Instagram, Facebook, and occasionally YouTube)
Spotlight community voices, archival images, historical milestones, and contemporary events relevant to the Japanese American experience in NYC/the tri-state area
Produce story-based content to grow the Digital Museum’s digital presence

Marketing & Promotion

Design visually compelling graphics and materials using tools like Canva or Adobe Express
Promote upcoming exhibitions, events, and educational resources
Support digital outreach strategies including email newsletters, press releases, and event calendars

Community Engagement

Respond to comments, inquiries, and messages in a warm, respectful, and informed manner
Build relationships with cultural organizations, student groups, historians, and community leaders
Help spotlight new additions to the Digital Museum and facilitate promotional campaigns

Analytics & Strategy

Monitor and report on platform metrics (reach, impressions, engagement)
Suggest improvements based on trends and data insights
Track success of campaigns and adjust strategies for growth and relevance

Qualifications

Experience in social media management or digital marketing
Strong writing and visual communication skills
Familiarity with tools such as Instagram Insights, and Google Analytics
Comfort with Japanese American or Asian American community history—or interest in learning and representing it responsibly
Graphic design experience
Self-motivated, organized, and comfortable working independently

Preferred (But Not Required)

Knowledge of Japanese language
Knowledge of Japanese/Japanese American culture, or community issues
Experience with oral history, digital archives, or storytelling-based campaigns
Ties to Japanese American organizations or networks in the NYC/tri-state area
Video editing experience, especially for short-form content

Application Process: To apply, please submit the following to <contact@dmhjny.org>:

Cover Letter
Résumé or CV
2–3 examples of social media content, design work, or writing samples, or a design portfolio

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Position: Publicity Coordinator
Posted by: Japan Information & Culture Center, Embassy of Japan
Location: Washington D.C., USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to the Japan Information & Culture Center, Embassy of Japan in Washington D.C. for passing along the following job opening.

The Japan Information & Culture Center (JICC), Embassy of Japan, is seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented individual for the position of Publicity Coordinator. The main responsibilities of this position include promoting JICC exhibitions and events through press outreach, social media management, website, and other digital and traditional means. The position also performs various office support functions. Please see below for a detailed listing of responsibilities.

The Embassy offers group health insurance coverage, paid vacation, and sick leave. Working hours are 9 AM – 5 PM, Monday through Friday with weeknight and/or weekend events several times a month (paid overtime). Salary is commensurate with experience. The monthly pay range for this position is USD $3,800-6,500.

Please note: Candidate must be able to provide proof of legal authorization to work in the United States. Screening will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Only successful candidates will be contacted. All candidates will be subject to background checks and security clearance.

RESPONSIBILTIES

Promote Japanese culture and JICC exhibitions and events through press outreach, social media, the JICC’s website, and other digital and traditional platforms, in close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
Social media management: Oversee day-to-day operations of the JICC’s social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube), which have a combined following of over 200,000; responsibilities include planning, content creation and evaluating performance through analytics and engagement metrics.
Press outreach: Coordinate with diplomats and external partners to draft, finalize, and distribute press releases, and maintain communication with media outlets to promote JICC events and initiatives.
Content creation: Support the design and development of digital and print materials for public distribution (i.e. social media content, email campaigns, flyers, and advertisements).
Internal coordination: Collaborate with the Embassy’s communications team to align messaging and cross-promote content between the Embassy and JICC social media accounts.
Event planning and support: Assist with JICC and Embassy events, as well as co-hosted programs involving partner organizations such as professional sports teams, cultural institutions, media outlets, and National Cherry Blossom Festival affiliates.
Monitor and report on media coverage related to Japan, Japanese culture, and JICC events.
Responding to public inquiries.
Assist Public Affairs diplomats with administrative tasks, writing, research, and drafting speeches as needed;
Support other staff with JICC/Embassy events and general office tasks.
Perform other duties assigned.

REQUIREMENT

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Marketing or Communications preferred)
Native-level English proficiency and intermediate-level Japanese proficiency
Deep knowledge and appreciation of Japanese culture
Professional use of social media
Content creation skills (i.e. social media posts, flyers, email campaigns)
Familiarity with analytics and reporting methods
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and general design principles
Flexibility and resourcefulness; ability to multitask, follow directions and take initiative
Open-mindedness and strong teamwork skills
Passion for communicating Japanese culture to the American public
Computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
Team-oriented aspirational self-starter

PREFERRED

Japanese cultural immersion experience (i.e. work, study, travel, etc.)
Familiarity with social media scheduling platforms (i.e. Hootsuite, etc)
Familiarity with web design and development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, etc.)
Familiarity with analytics tools
Experience with photography and photo/video editing)
Adobe Creative Cloud and/or Canva or other creative platforms familiarity

Application Process: For more information and to apply, please click – https://www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/jicc/employment/job-pc.html

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Position: Social Media Assistant
Posted by: Consulate General of Japan in New York
Location: New York, NY, USA
Contract: Full-Time; Contract

Thanks to Joseph Meringolo (Fukushima-ken, 2014-2017) for passing along the following job opening.

The Consulate General of Japan in New York is currently seeking a Social Media Assistant to assist with social media postings and the organization of Japanese cultural events.

This is a CONTRACT POSITION that will run from September 2025 until the end of March 2026. This is an in-office post between Monday through Friday (from 9:15am to 6:00pm with flexible hours) to offset the compensation of around $24,000 for the contracted period.

We are looking for an organized team player who can manage a variety of tasks and assume the following responsibilities as Social Media Assistant.

Responsibilities include:
●Assist with Japan-related social media postings and perform analyses of the Consulate’s social media accounts
●Search online for Japan-related events/articles to share on Consulate’s SNS accounts
●Create informative graphics, edit photos, film and/or produce videos.
●Research and technical support for presentations
●Various administrative tasks related to the Consulate’s public relations efforts and cultural events
●Respond to and follow up with public inquiries by phone and email
●Other duties as deemed necessary

Qualifications:
●Excellent writing and communication skills
●Possesses skills and experience in graphic design
●Knowledge of and experience with social media platforms (Facebook, X(Twitter), Instagram etc.)
●Knowledge and experience using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
●At least two years of college education
●Valid working permit
●Full professional proficiency in English

Ideal Candidate:
●Has prior experience with public relations or event planning work
●Demonstrates knowledge of Japanese culture and/or Japanese work culture
●Possesses some Japanese language ability (advanced ability is preferred)
●Has prior work experience in Japan or at a Japanese company
●Is skilled in photo editing, video editing, and/or graphic design
●Possesses basic proficiency in Adobe Elements Suite or equivalent applications

Application Process: To apply for this position, please submit the following to kyujin-jic2@ny.mofa.go.jp by July 14, 2025: Your name. Email address, Mailing address, Cell number, Resume

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Let’s talk about how to make a great vegetarian poke bowl. Poke is a much-loved, traditional, raw fish preparation, long popular in Hawaii. Fishermen would season bits of their catch, and snack on it while working. Poke (pronounced poh-kay) has exploded in popularity, well beyond Hawaii, in recent years. The version I’m posting today is for any of you who love the idea of poke or poke bowls, but don’t eat fish for whatever reason. Vegetarian poke bowls are particularly fantastic this time of year because they’re light, clean, filling but not heavy, you know?

How to Make a Great Vegetarian Poke Bowl

Vegetarian Poke Bowl: The Components

I typically use a watermelon poke, a version of this sushi rice (but any favorite sushi rice / blend will do), and a host of other vibrant toppings. Here you see firm, organic tofu, sliced avocado, blanched asparagus, shaved watermelon radish, and micro sprouts. If you have guacamole on hand, use a dollop of that! The bowl is drizzled, simply, with good soy sauce. And there’s a sprinkling of sesame seeds and scallions. The other topping I really crave, not pictured here, is a showering of crispy, fried shallots.

How to Make a Great Vegetarian Poke Bowl

Seasonal Variations

When it comes to toppings, what you see here is just a jumping off point. And I encourage you to play around with all the components. For example, you might trade in roasted squash cubes for the watermelon later in the year. Or, perhaps, a different melon varietal. And you could do roasted onions in place of scallions. Or, play around with the drizzle on top. For a quick poke bowl, I just do a soy sauce drizzle, but you could whip up something more complex. Have fun with it!

How to Make a Great Vegetarian Poke Bowl
Although, it can be argued, a vegetarian poke bowl isn’t a real poke bowl, it’s a great meal just the same. Keep your eyes peeled for other inspiration as well. I love seeing the creative vegetarian versions on menus at poke spots all over. Lots of ideas there that you might replicate in your own kitchens!

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There is only one time of year to make tomato sandwiches. It’s when tomatoes are absolutely perfect. You’ve got a summertime window, but don’t try making one come February. It’s too sad for both you and the tomatoes. There are beautiful tomatoes everywhere I look right now, and so I made my first tomato sandwich of the summer. Here’s what it looked like. tomato sandwich sliced in half

Building a Good Tomato Sandwich

I like making tomato sandwiches on just about any style of bread. This one went on a rustic baguette, but a soft white bread, or oatmeal bread are also welcome options. Or a slab of focaccia sliced in half. The tomato-mayo combination is classic here, and that’s what I went for today (pictured below). But other times, goat cheese, or a smear of labneh, make a nice creamy first layer. The second layer is zucchini butter. It also goes on both sides of the bread. If you don’t have zucchini butter, a bit of pesto, or something artichoke-centric are good alternatives. This artichoke dip is a fantastic spread, or leftover pan-fried artichokes. I basically raid the refrigerator for options.
assembling a tomato sandwich starting with mayo and zucchini butter

For the next layer (pictured below), there is ripe avocado topped with fresh basil on one side, and slices of heirloom tomatoes on the other. A drizzle of good olive oil over the tomatoes isn’t unwelcome, even better if it is a chili olive oil, or a citrus one.
assembling a tomato sandwich by adding avocado and tomatoes
To double down on tomato flavor, I’ve also been known to do a thin layer of roasted cherry tomatoes in place of the zucchini butter, and then go ahead with the fresh heirloom tomatoes. So so so good.

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More Sandwich Recipes

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I watched a streamer man called Northernlion run an Umamusume Pretty Derby tournament and thirty thousand people were in the channel. Haven't heard of this potent brand, just as vigorous as the horses that inspired it? Of course you have. It's the anime/manga/music/game series from Cygames about beautiful, fast young women who are reincarnations of famous historical racehorses. Obviously.

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If you grow zucchini (or are a neighbor of someone growing summer squash), chances are good you’re familiar with zucchini butter. It is popular for a reason. You cook a couple pounds of zucchini down, slowly, into a creamy, jammy spread. It freezes nicely, and can be used in endless ways we’ll discuss to make quick meals.
zucchini butter in a glass jar

The Origin of Zucchini Butter

I came across the concept of zucchini butter when someone at the community garden pointed me to a version on the Food in Jars site. At first I thought it was going to be a lot of shredded zucchini and herbs worked into actual butter, but no, that wasn’t it. It was cooking zucchini low and slow into a melty fragrant mess of summertime yum. I realized pretty quickly, zucchini butter is not a new thing, but naming it zucchini butter might be. Historically, cooking zucchini in olive oil or butter, making it into various spreads and condiments is a thing, particularly in a number of regional Italian and French cuisines – as well as others, I’m sure. It wasn’t called zucchini butter, it was just how you cook down an abundance of a seasonal ingredient. Julia Child popularized a grated zucchini and shallot recipe, widely cited online as one of the origins of zucchini butter, another version of the technique was highlighted on Food52 as a Genius Recipe. But my sense is that this technique is rooted in grandma and great-grandma cooking, and whatever you end up calling it, it’s a fantastic technique to use up a couple pounds of zucchini. Here’s how I do it.

zucchini butter after cooking in a cast iron pan

Favorite Ways to Use Zucchini Butter

I like to cook a pan of zucchini butter and divide it in half. Half goes in the refrigerator, half goes in the freezer. Here’s how I use the first half:

Pizza topping: use it on pizzas in place of another sauce.
Bruschetta: a big smear of zucchini butter a bit of goat cheese and a drizzle of chili crisp is great.
Work a big scoop into your favorite frittata or omelette.
A big smear on a toasted English muffin and an egg is the way to start building a breakfast sandwich.
Add a good amount of grated Parmesan cheese and toss it with pasta for a quick meal.
Mezze spread: stir some chopped black olives into the zucchini butter and use it in a mezzo situation as a spread for crackers or flatbreads.
Work half a batch into a pot of risotto.
As a layer on heirloom tomato sandwiches along with some ripe avocado and fresh basil.

Zucchini Butter: Variations

The zucchini butter you see pictured here is straight-forward with just a little bit of chopped serrano chile pepper added for some kick. But I like to take the concept into a range of directions, and here are a few that have been, arguably, the most successful.

Herbed Zucchini Butter: Stir fresh herbs in during the last ten minutes of cooking. A couple teaspoons of thyme is one place to start. Or, 1/2 teaspoon of finely chopped rosemary. Or, a handful of well-chopped cilantro (wait to stir this in after you’re finished cooking). Same deal with chopped basil, add after cooking, or even after the zucchini has cooled. And lots of chives are rarely a bad call.
Citrus Zucchini Butter: Add the zest of a lemon or orange during the last ten minutes of cooking. Finish with a generous drizzle of lemon or other citrus olive oil.
Spicy Zucchini Butter: As mentioned, above. I like to add some minced serrano pepper. If you want to keep it relatively mild, start with 1/4 or 1/2 of a pepper, and dial it up from there, to your liking.
Sunshine Zucchini Butter: Use yellow summer squash in place of green zucchini. Stir in a scant 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder about half way through the cooking process along with a good amount of freshly ground black pepper. I also like to finish this one with a kiss of lemon olive oil.

Short-cut

There is a shortcut here. You can use grated zucchini to make zucchini butter. And, if you have a grating attachment for your food processor it makes quick work of taking down this much zucchini. It also cooks more quickly into a spreadable texture. I like the more rustic texture you get by cutting the zucchini into tiny cubes, but this a personal preference, and if you want the grated zucchini approach, by all means!

ingredients to make zucchini butter arranged on a marble counter
Here’s a look (above and below) of the ingredients that go into zucchini butter. You can see how I chop the zucchini and the onions as well. I do a blend of olive oil and butter for the cooking fat.
chopped zucchini, butter, olive oil, and onions to make zucchini butter in a kitchen

Cooking Stages

I thought it might be helpful to share photos of the zucchini butter as it cooks down over the hour or so it takes to get to an ideal consistency.
After 15 minutes (below): you can see that the zucchini is just starting to soften up a bit here.
zucchini butter after cooking fifteen minutes in a hot pan
After 40 minutes (below): You can see that the change is pretty dramatic at this stage but there is still quite a lot of structure in some of the pieces and related to the skin. Keep going! You’ll probably need to be addling splashes of water at this point to keep things creamy, and to keep the zucchini from browning.
zucchini butter after cooking 30 minutes in a pan
After one hour (below): This is the stage things really start to collapse, you’re getting close to the texture you’re after. I went another 10 minutes beyond this to get to the stage you see in the lead photos.