Month: March 2021

Sylvia Wakana - Yakitori Negima

Negima Yakitori 2 Ways (Grilled Chicken Skewers) / 焼き鳥ねぎま

Today a Yakitori Master is showing you how to make Negima Yakitori, a Japanese chicken and scallion skewer two ways! A little background on Yakitori… Yakitori (焼き鳥) are traditional Japanese chicken skewers. They are a classic izayaka, or Japanese pub, food and many people have good memories around eating yakitori, […]

Sylvia Wakana - Nabe Recipe

Nabe (Japanese Hot Pot) / 鍋

Japanese hot pot is a popular comfort dish during the colder seasons. It’s healthy, easy-to-make, fast, and versatile making it one of my favorite dishes to make on busy days. Nabe is the overarching word for hot pot dishes in Japan. There are a huge variety of kinds made with […]

Sylvia Wakana - Temari Sushi Recipe

Temari Sushi / 手まり寿司

These ball-shaped Temari Sushi are cute, festive, and easy to make! Perfect for a party or a fun activity to do with kids. Today is Hinamatsuri, or Girl’s Day in Japan. Households with young daughters decorate by putting up Hina Ningyo (Hina Dolls) to pray for prosperity, health, and successful […]