Tanin-don, a comforting rice bowl topped with beef, egg, and a savory-and-slightly-sweet sauce. This quick one-pan meal is one of my favorite quick weeknight recipes. Rice bowls, also called donburi, are very popular in Japan and are often served as “quick, easy meals”. If you see a “-don” added at […]
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Ramen Eggs (Ajitsuke Tamago) / 味付け玉子
Love those marinated ramen eggs from your favorite ramen shop? Now you can make ramen eggs at home (and shhh! they’re REALLY EASY!). Ajitsuke Tamago, or Ramen Eggs, are an extremely popular topping for ramen. These soft-boiled eggs range from super runny to custard-y and are marinated in soy sauce […]
Japanese Curry Pot Pie / カレーポットパイ
This Japanese curry pot pie is a delightful combination of two comfort foods from two very different cultures. I’m half-Japanese and half-White American, so I feel like this combo sort of is an extension of me. Japanese curry is one of the most popular dishes in Japan – both at […]
Herring and Pumpkin Pie (Kiki’s Delivery Service) / ニシンとかぼちゃのパイ (魔女の宅急便)
This iconic Herring and Pumpkin Pot Pie from Kiki’s Delivery Service is as cozy and pretty as the film! Enjoying my Studio Ghibli recipe series? I miiiight be ending it (for now) with this recipe but will be continuing the #AnimeEats series and periodically will be posting more Studio Ghibli […]
Howl’s Breakfast (Howl’s Moving Castle) / ハウルの朝ごはん (ハウルの動く城)
Next in my Studio Ghibli recipe series was the second most requested from you all on Instagram: the Breakfast from Howl’s Moving Castle! This is also one of my favorite Ghibli food scenes so I can understand why. In case you missed it, I’m posting a series of Studio Ghibli […]
Satsuki’s Bento (My Neighbor Totoro) // 皐月の弁当 (となりのトトロ )
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 […]