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 …
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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? …
Japanese tofu recipe | Ankake Doufu (Savory Dashi Sauce) Read More »
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 …
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, …
Japanese tofu recipe | Carrot, Spinach, and Shirataki noodles (Shiraae) 🥗 Read More »
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 …
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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. …
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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 …
Are you the type of person who loves a light airy 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 with? …
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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 …
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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 …
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