Simple Japanese Recipes
Next in my Japanese Summer Noodle Series is Tokoroten. These refreshing, fun jelly noodles are extremely unique and refreshing! Noodles made of jelly may sound weird, but I highly recommend giving Tokoroten a chance! While many people outside of Japan aren’t familiar with this dish, it’s a popular and traditional […]
Raindrop Cake, or Mizu Shingen Mochi, looks just like a single raindrop on a plate. This simple but refreshing water-based dessert is perfect for a hot summers day. I still can’t get over how *cute* this dessert is! Japanese desserts always tug at my heartstrings since many reflect the seasons […]
Next in my Japanese Summer Noodle Series is my favorite kind of Hiyashi Chuka (chilled ramen noodles): with Sesame Sauce! Hiyashi Chuka, or chilled ramen, is one of the most popular summer noodle dishes in Japan. I previously posted a Hiyashi Chuka recipe with a soy sauce based dressing, which […]
Next in my Japanese Summer Noodle series is Hiyashi Tanuki Udon. This refreshing chilled dish is full of chewy udon noodles paired with the crunch of tenkasu, or tempura bits. What is udon? Udon are thick Japanese wheat noodles. They are bouncy and chewy and are actually my favorite noodle […]
Brewing hot drip coffee directly onto ice: the Japanese Iced Coffee! Easy, quick, and delicious. What is Japanese Iced Coffee? Japanese style iced coffee is coffee that drip brewed directly onto ice. You can use a pour over or even an electric coffee brewer – just make sure to put […]
Next in my Japanese Summer Noodle series is Zaru Soba. This classic dish makes an easy and healthy quick meal and is perfect for warm days. Zaru Soba is a popular chilled noodle dish in Japan. While it’s a chilled dish and often enjoyed during hot weather, it’s very popular […]