Appetizer

Sylvia Wakana - Spam Musubi

Spam Musubi / スパムむすび

Taking a break from my Studio Ghibli recipe series to get back into sharing some of my regular favorite recipes again! As we push into summer, I want to share some of my favorite summer dishes. And today I am sharing my FAVORITE recipe for SPAM MUSUBI! What is Spam […]

Wasabi Mashed Potatoes

Instant Pot Wasabi Mashed Potatoes / わさびマッシュポテト

Everyone’s favorite classic mashed potatoes with a kick! Warning: these wasabi mashed potatoes are highly addicting. I absolutely LOVE mashed potatoes. All kinds of mashed potatoes. But out of them all, Wasabi Mashed Potatoes is one of my favorites! It comforts both the American and Japanese parts of me. The […]

Sylvia Wakana - Teba Shio

Teba Shio (Salted Chicken Wings) / 手羽先塩焼き

These grilled chicken wings are one of the fastest and easiest Japanese dishes. Teba shio are perfect for a quick dinner or for a party! When people think of tebasaki (chicken wings), many people think of Nagoya-style where the fried wings are in a sweet and savory sauce. While I […]

Sylvia Wakana - Hiyayakko

Hiyayakko (Chilled Tofu) / 冷奴

Hiyayakko is a perfect and quick cold side dish for a hot day! We’ve been in and out of heat waves in Los Angeles, so I’ve been craving foods that are refreshing or cold. In Japan, many dishes are considered seasonal and Hiyayakko, Japanese Chilled Tofu, is an extremely popular […]

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 […]