Month: April 2020

Sylvia Wakana - Hiyayakko

Hiyayakko (Chilled Tofu) / 冷奴

Hiyayakko is a perfect and quick cold side dish for a hot day! We’ve been in and out of heat waves in Los Angeles, so I’ve been craving foods that are refreshing or cold. In Japan, many dishes are considered seasonal and Hiyayakko, Japanese Chilled Tofu, is an extremely popular […]

Sylvia Wakana - Fruits Sando

Fruits Sando (Japanese Fruit Sandwich) / フルーツサンド

An easy and fun dessert that is a favorite in Japan! This fruit sandwich may seem a little weird, but it’s really just a different kind of simple cake, right? Fruit is a really big thing in Japan. It’s often given as gifts and fruits parlors (fruit-themed cafes) are popular […]

Sylvia Wakana - Taco Rice

Taco Rice / タコライス

Taco Rice is a fun culture-crossing fusion dish from Okinawa! Japan is the king of taking inspiration from other cultures foods and twisting it to make it fit the Japanese palate. Taco Rice is the perfect example of this. It’s a popular dish from Okinawa, one of Japan’s most southernmost […]

Sylvia Wakana - Yuzu Miso Deviled Eggs

Yuzu Miso Deviled Eggs / ゆず味噌デビルドエッグ

Looking for a fun twist on deviled eggs for Easter at home? These Yuzu Miso Deviled Eggs use miso for added umami and yuzu kosho for a kick of spice. Deviled eggs have always been a party food I loved eating (especially with caviar on top!). There’s so many good […]

Sylvia Wakana - Dalgona Matcha

Matcha Cloud Latte (Dalgona Matcha) / ダルゴナ抹茶

A delicious matcha variation to the popular Dalgona Coffee trend: a whipped, fluffy cloud of matcha on milk. If you haven’t heard, Dalgona Coffee has been taking over the internet. It first gained popularity on TikTok and has since spread across all other platforms. It’s definitely going to be one […]

Sylvia Wakana - Buta no Kakuni - Braised Pork Belly

Instant Pot Buta no Kakuni (Braised Pork Belly) / 豚の角煮

A classic, melt-in-your-mouth braised pork belly, Buta no Kakuni, made easier and faster with the Instant Pot (or pressure cooker)! You asked and you shall receive! After making this and posting on Instagram stories, there were tons of recipe requests for this dish – so here you go! Braised Pork […]