Author: Sylvia Wakana

Umeshu (Plum Wine) / 梅酒

Umeshu (Plum Wine) is a popular Japanese liqueur that is enjoyed from izakaya to homes. It’s sweet, sour, and fruity and the best part is it’s easy to make! While I am not much of a drinker, I have always generally liked umeshu. Growing up I would always see my […]

Nerikiri Wagashi (Japanese Confection / 練り切り

Traditional Japanese confections are breathtaking and this Sakura Nerikiri is just as beautiful as the real flowers. What is wagashi? Wagashi are traditional Japanese confections that are often paired with green tea. They are typically made from plant-based ingredients such as anko (sweet azuki bean paste), agar, or rice. Wagashi […]

Sylvia Wakana - Royal Milk Tea Recipe

Royal Milk Tea / ロイヤルミルクティー

A popular drink in Japan, Royal Milk Tea is an especially creamy milk tea – perfect with desserts! I am what you would call a milk tea fanatic. That isn’t exaggerating. I drink at minimum 1-2 cups of tea a day and 90% of the time it’s Royal Milk Tea. […]

Miso Butter Pasta / 味噌バターパスタ

This Miso Butter Pasta is a fun Japanese-style spaghetti. It’s quick, easy, and most ingredients can be found in your pantry! I’ve teamed up with Table for Two, a Japanese nonprofit focused on fixing global food imbalance through a meal-sharing program, to make this Miso Butter Pasta. April begins their […]

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 […]