Recipes
Ceviche Recipe
Unlock the secret to perfect ceviche with just 15 minutes of lime-marinating magic that transforms raw fish into a zesty delight.
Chicken Broth Recipe
Just when you thought chicken broth was simple, this golden elixir reveals secrets that will transform your cooking forever.
Sushi-Making 101: Homemade Makizushi with Tuna, Natto, and Cucumber
Today, we are making a very simple dinner using sashimi! I have some tuna, and we’re going to be making makizushi, tekkamaki, which is one of my favorites (the tuna roll). We’ll also do kappamaki and some avocado. What is makizushi? Makizushi is a type of sushi that is rolled using nori seaweed sheets and
Ankake Doufu (Savory Dashi Sauce): Irresistible Japanese Tofu Recipe
Ankakedoufu (simmered tofu wit an sauce) could be your new favorite way to enjoy tofu. If you enjoy thick savory dashi and soy sauce based seasonings, you might thoroughly enjoy this tofu dish! It’s only got a handful of ingredients, but the texture and flavor would make you think otherwise. have you tried ankake yet?
Shiitake Konbu Dashi Recipe – Authentic Japanese Soup Stock
Shiitake mushrooms and konbu are arguably some of the most important ingredients in plant based Japanese cuisine. Why? because they can be used in so many different ways. Not only konbu (dried kelp) by itself and not only shiitake (by itself), but also together when they are used to make dashi. In this post and
Delicious Japanese Tofu Recipe: Carrot, Spinach, and Shirataki Noodles (Shiraae)
Did you know you can use tofu to season your vegetables? Shiraae is most commonly a vegetable and or mix that has been seasoned with tofu plus a few other things like soy sauce, mirin, and miso. This version is an extremely light shiraae that’s full of flavor. And a little on the savory side,
Delicious Matcha Biscotti Recipe with White Chocolate and Almonds
Matcha biscotti are one of the best ways to enjoy matcha for breakfast. Especially if you’re one who doesn’t like things overly sweet first thing in the morning. Plus, because the biscotti is bite size and portable, they’re perfect for on the go and they of course are filled with a delicate matcha tea flavor
Delicious Japanese Tofu Recipe: Shiraae with Asparagus
Asparagus is one of my favorite vegetables. It’s got a unique flavor and pairing that with the delicate umami and flavor of tofu, a little sesame and soy sauce is like magic. This dish is called shiraae in Japanese and it’s a simple yet tasty way to get more tofu and vegetables into your routine.
Delectable Hojicha Tea Jelly: A Japanese Dessert Delight
Hojicha tea jelly (ほうじ茶ゼリー) with cream is a Japanese dessert made with hojicha tea. It’s extremely light and full of flavor, just like you’d expect from any sort of jelly dessert. The great thing about this is that it not only tastes good, but it’s healthy too – it’s got tea with just a tiny
Irresistible Japanese Chiffon Cake with Sencha: A Green Tea Delight
Are you the type of person who loves a light airy Chiffon cake? Or do you prefer one that’s densely moist with a bit more to each bite? I actually enjoy both! And this chiffon cake is more on the light side! And you know what that airy and super soft texture goes extremely well
Exquisite Japanese Dessert: Hojicha and Kamairicha Kanten Anmitsu
Japanese desserts have a special place in my heart. They’re usually not overly sweet and have a delicate balance of flavors that makes them unique. Anmitsu is a good example. This one’s made with Japanese tea blocks (kanten) which have a firm bite with plenty of tea flavor. I added a couple of tablespoons of
Delicious Matcha Pancakes with Kuromitsu & Vanilla Bean Cream
If you’re the kind of person who enjoys matcha (Japanese powdered green tea), then you may have already had them in pancakes. But you might not’ve tried them with this unique combination of flavors. Rather than using a traditional maple syrup (for pancakes), we’re using kuromitsu and serving with sweet vanilla bean whipped cream topped
Matcha Purin: Irresistible Japanese Style Custard Pudding
Are you in love with matcha? if not, here’s one way you can start a new love affair – with Japanese style matcha purin! Full of delicate flavor, this matcha green tea based pudding has just the right amount of sweetness. Each bite is filled with the essence of matcha and a little kuromitsu (Okinawan
Irresistible Hojicha Cupcakes: Black Sesame and Sweet Cream Delight
Have you ever had cupcakes that are so good you don’t really need any special frosting? These hojicha cupcakes (roasted green tea) are just that. With plenty of earthy, roasty hojicha flavor, you could eat them plain, with a dollop of whipped cream, or my favorite, sweetened whipped cream with some matcha (green tea) powder
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