Japanese Pantry Ingredients Introduction If you want to start cooking authentic Japanese food at home, the secret isn’t learning complicated techniques, it’s building the right pantry. When I first moved to the US from Japan, one of the first things I did was find the core ingredients required to make Japanese food. Japanese cooking relies…
Ajitsuke Tamago (Japanese seasoned eggs) are flavorful, easy to make, and commonly served as a topping for ramen or enjoyed on their own as a savory snack. These soft-boiled eggs are marinated in a delicious blend of soy sauce, mirin, and other classic Japanese seasonings, giving them their rich umami flavor and signature soft center….
With a crispy skin, a sweet coating and a tender inside, these candied sweet potatoes are a perfect snack on a cool fall or wintery day. These go well with a cup of coffee or tea. This candied sweet potato recipe is easy to make and both kids and adults will love it as a…
This creamy seared salmon with spinach recipe is made with a salted creamy sauce and pan-seared salmon. Mushrooms and spinach are added to the cream sauce creating a decadent dish that you can easily make at home. It comes together easily and only requires one pan for cooking. You can find similar dishes at Japanese…
This teriyaki swordfish recipe teaches you how to make delicious swordfish flavored with traditional Japanese seasonings. These seasonings include dashi, mirin, and soy sauce. The swordfish is cooked with garlic to enhance the aromatics of the dish. I like to serve the fish with a simple green garnish such as lettuce. In Japan, we often…
Creamy potatoes mixed with minced meat inside a crispy panko layer form the basis for Japanese croquettes. This Japanese Croquette Recipe (Korokke) is absolutely delicious and easy to make. Although boiling the potatoes does take some time (~15-20 minutes). In this recipe, I share some tips on how to make the best Japanese croquettes! Japanese…
Japanese Harusame Noodle Soup Recipe is a light, low calorie, delicious soup recipe made with semi-transparent noodles (harusame noodles). It is made with mushrooms, spinach, and green onions. The soup is flavored with a chicken bouillon base, that is enhanced with soy sauce, salt, and sesame oil. Finally a beaten egg is added to finish…
This Japanese Style Braised Eggplant Recipe is simple to prepare and a healthy dish. Braised eggplant or 茄子の煮びたし (nasu no nibitashi) is cooked with soy sauce and ginger. It isn’t often served at restaurants, except as appetizer in izakayas (Japanese bars). However, it is often served at home as a side dish or main meal…
Harusame Salad with Beef Strips Recipe is healthy, easy to make, and tastes delicious. Harusame noodles are loaded with strips of beef, slices of red onions, and topped with cucumbers, yellow and red peppers. It’s a balanced meal containing carbohydrates, protein, and loads of vegetables. I like to add a homemade dressing with vinegar, dashi,…
My wife sometimes makes this easy, 4 ingredients, no bake, Oreo cheesecake recipe at home. She says it is often made in Japan. Researching online, it looks like it is also made around the world! I don’t know where it originated from, but it is easy to make and one of my favorite deserts. She…