Simple Japanese Recipes
Next in my Studio Ghibli recipe series is Satsuki’s Bento from Tonari no Totoro (My Neighbor Totoro!). In case you missed it, I am also uploading cooking/recipe videos for these recipes. Click the video above to check it out! Totoro is one of the most iconic Ghibli films and is […]
A smaller, elevated version of a Pork Rice Roll from Tokyo Disney Sea! Crispy pork wrapped around soft steamed rice in a slightly sweet sauce. In case you haven’t heard, Tokyo Disney Sea’s food is AMAZING. They have so many unique items (like milk tea flavored popcorn and scallop croquette […]
Tamago Sando is a beloved Japanese sandwich has grown in popularity worldwide recently thanks to Japanese konbini (convenience stores). I grew up eating tamago sando (たまごサンド), like all Japanese people, and it’s definitely one of my favorite Japanese sandwiches (alongside Japanese tuna sandwiches). It’s really easy to make so it’s […]
Nikudango are tasty pork meatballs in a light sweet and sour sauce and are a great addition to any meal! Nikudango (肉団子) is another one of those items that you don’t often see at restaurants but people often make at home. The name literally means meat (niku) and ball (dango) […]
These steak rolls glazed in a light teriyaki sauce will be the star of any bento! I’m always trying to find ways to keep bento lunches interesting since I make them daily for Roy. To be honest, I fail most of the time and make them really simple and “boring” […]
Renkon Tori Tsukune are healthy and yummy meatballs are flattened into easy-to-eat patties. They’re perfect for a quick and simple dinner or to put into bento! Tsukune, or Japanese meatballs, are typically rounded into balls but these are flattened to showcase the beautiful lotus root discs. The lotus root adds […]