Simple Japanese Recipes
While Sushi Bake isn’t traditional Japanese sushi, it’s a fun and flavorful fusion dish that is great for parties and potlucks! What is a sushi bake? Sushi Bake is a popular casserole-style dish that is inspired by sushi – specifically, the California roll. It’s warm, creamy, and extremely delicious. While […]
If you like Japanese style pastas definitely try this Mentaiko Cream Udon! Thick, chewy udon noodles in a lightly spicy, creamy, umami-full sauce. In Japan, Wafu (Japanese-style) Pasta is extremely popular. These are pastas that include Japanese techniques or ingredients like, mushroom soy butter pasta or mentaiko butter pasta. Alternatively, […]
Head into the new year with this Japanese tradition! Toshikoshi Soba, or year-crossing noodles, are enjoyed on New Years Eve to give you luck for the new year. New Years in Japan is one of the most important holidays of the year and the traditions start before the new year […]
If you’re looking for an exciting, interactive dish for a holiday party or an intimate dinner at home with your loved ones, I recommend making temaki sushi, also known as sushi hand rolls! Sushi can seem like a very daunting dish. From fancy cutting techniques to preparing perfectly rolled rolls, […]
Okonomiyaki is one of Japan’s most popular street food. Oftentimes called a “savory pancake” or “Japanese pizza,” this fun dish is savory, sweet, and delicious! While there are different styles of Okonomiyaki depending on region, I am showing you how to make my favorite style (and probably one of the […]
Learn how to make the best sushi rice at home! Making sushi rice may be daunting. We’ve all had it: bad sushi rice that ends up too dry and hard to entirely too mushy. There are very few ingredients involved but technique is super important when making this perfectly seasoned […]