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natto is japanese fermented soy bean. it’s a little stinky and as you can imagine, when i was a little kid the first time i ate natto i hated it. then as i got older i tried it again and it’s now one of my favorite healthy foods! 😛 here’s one of the simplest ways…
have you tried black sesame ice cream before? either way, you’ll be in for a satisfyingly sweet and nutty experience using just a handful of ingredients to make this simple Japanese-style ice cream. It’s one of my favorite ways to eat black sesame seeds and might soon be one of yours too! Did you know…
konnyaku with butter soy sauce… what can i say? sometimes you’ve gotta just treat yourself. here’s one way to indulge your taste buds with the rich creaminess of butter and savory bold umami packed goodness of Japanese soy sauce. while you can use this butter soy sauce combination to season all kinds of foods, today…
got a tasty batch of Japanese curry powder that you’d love to use for something different than Japanese curry? consider making these super flavorful curry seasoned konnyaku blocks and you may never see konnyaku the same again! Japanese curry powder as you may know japanese curry has a different flavor than indian and thai curries….
Want to enjoy a nutritious and flavorful Japanese hambagu steak? Today, what we’re going to be making is hambagu. Hambagu is a Japanese-style hamburger and this one is made with all plant-based ingredients. Which in my opinion makes it extra-delicious! What is okara? Okara is the leftover from soy milk production. And if you happen…
Want a simple and tasty Japanese-style pasta recipe? Well, regardless if you’ve had Japanese-style pasta or not, here is a good one to start with. You only need one key ingredient, can you guess what that might be? Make your pasta like it’s made in Italy (or Japan!) It is said that Italian food is…
Looking for a delicious and slightly sweet way to celebrate the holidays? Well, look no further. Because in this post you’re gonna learn about one of my favorite Japanese desserts – Japanese Christmas cake. And if you haven’t yet, make sure to watch the video all the way to the end. You’ll see exactly how…
Love a good rice bowl? If not, let this be your first! This could be your new favorite one-dish meal, full of flavor, color and nutrition. This has been on my rotation for years because it’s not only simple to make, but tastes delicious too! You might have read in my previous post about ankake…
Nimono (煮物) means ‘simmered thing’ in Japanese. And while most vegetables can be simmered, the inherent sweetness and creaminess naturally found in kabocha makes for one of the best simmered dishes you may ever make. It’s delicious when served warm and also served cold as part of your obento (お弁当 box lunch). This kabocha nimono…
Here is a simple recipe for you to try using king salmon. You can prepare this in advance to get the flavor of the marinade into the fish. You can also set aside the marinade, mirinzuke, and add while cooking for more flavor. If you decide not to cook it after two days of storing,…