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Satsumaimo Gohan (Japanese Sweet Potato Rice) / さつまいもご飯

Satsumaimo Gohan, or rice with Japanese Sweet Potatoes, is a classic and popular fall dish. Japan is all about eating seasonally and seasonal foods. One of the most popular fall foods is Satsumaimo, or Japanese Sweet Potato. This starchy, buttery, and sweet potato is great for putting in all sorts […]

sylvia wakana - shabu shabu recipe

Shabu Shabu / しゃぶしゃぶ 

Shabu Shabu is one of the most popular types of Japanese hot pot. It’s a fun, interactive meal to enjoy with family and friends by cooking different ingredients in one pot with delicious dipping sauces! Shabu Shabu is a specific type of nabe, or Japanese hot pot (you can find […]

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 […]

Sylvia Wakana - Temari Sushi Recipe

Temari Sushi / 手まり寿司

These ball-shaped Temari Sushi are cute, festive, and easy to make! Perfect for a party or a fun activity to do with kids. Today is Hinamatsuri, or Girl’s Day in Japan. Households with young daughters decorate by putting up Hina Ningyo (Hina Dolls) to pray for prosperity, health, and successful […]