Simple Japanese Recipes
A fun Japanese twist on a favorite classic dessert: matcha chocolate chip cookies! While my preferred recipe for Matcha Chocolate Chip Cookies calls for multiple flours and is a little more intensive, I thought it would be fitting to post a recipe that’s a little more tangible by using common […]
Ichigo Daifuku: A classic Japanese dessert that has taken the internet by storm. This popular spring wagashi (Japanese confection) is made of chewy, soft mochi filled with sweet red bean paste and topped with a juicy strawberry! What’s not to like? While traditional ichigo daifuku typically has mochi and red […]
I teamed up with Shin-sen-gumi to make this burger with a spicy, Japanese twist using their spicy miso! This spicy miso salmon burger will become a staple during grilling season. If you’re looking for a unique burger option, I recommend making salmon burgers. I often make a variation of this […]
A wafu (Japanese style) ice cream using two traditional Japanese dessert ingredients: matcha and kinako! I teamed up with Kokoro Care Packages to make this recipe using one of the items in their Monthly Nourishing Essentials subscription boxes. I used their kinako matcha from their February Matcha themed box. Kokoro […]
A smaller, elevated version of a Pork Rice Roll from Tokyo Disney Sea! Crispy pork wrapped around soft steamed rice in a slightly sweet sauce. In case you haven’t heard, Tokyo Disney Sea’s food is AMAZING. They have so many unique items (like milk tea flavored popcorn and scallop croquette […]
Tamago Sando is a beloved Japanese sandwich has grown in popularity worldwide recently thanks to Japanese konbini (convenience stores). I grew up eating tamago sando (たまごサンド), like all Japanese people, and it’s definitely one of my favorite Japanese sandwiches (alongside Japanese tuna sandwiches). It’s really easy to make so it’s […]