Month: October 2020

Sylvia Wakana - Tonkatsu Sauce

Tonkatsu Sauce / とんかつソース

This easy recipe for tonkatsu sauce, one of Japan’s most popular sauces, only uses 4 ingredients and takes less than 5 minutes to make. I *love* tonkatsu sauce. This thick, tangy sauce is normally made from vegetables and fruits, spices, soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar. It’s most commonly served with […]

Sylvia Wakana - Chawanmushi

Chawanmushi (Savory Steamed Egg Custard) / 茶碗蒸し

This silky savory steamed egg custard is a Japanese classic. Chawanmushi is warm and comforting and pairs well with almost any traditional Japanese meal. Served in a little teacup, this dish looks fancy but is actually not very hard to make! The best part is you can put almost any […]

Sylvia Wakana - Agedashi Tofu

Agedashi Tofu (Deep Fried Tofu) / 揚げ出し豆腐

Crispy deep-fried tofu in a flavorful tsuyu sauce. Agedashi Tofu is a popular appetizer in Japanese restaurants and Izayaka. The exterior is crispy while the tofu stays soft inside and it’s served with a umami-rich sauce and various toppings like green onions, bonito flakes, or grated daikon (radish). It may […]