Author: Sylvia Wakana

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 […]

Sylvia Wakana - Matcha Chocolate Chip Cookies

Matcha Chocolate Chip Cookies / 抹茶チョコチップクッキー

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 […]

Sylvia Wakana - Ichigo Daifuku

Ichigo Daifuku (Strawberry Mochi) / いちご大福

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 […]