Simple Japanese Recipes
Celebrate Children’s Day with this Kashiwa Mochi recipe: a traditional Japanese sweet rice cake with red bean filling and wrapped in an oak leaf. Making mochi may seem like a difficult task but with the right ingredients and modern techniques, it’s actually quite easy! What is Kashiwa Mochi? Kashiwa Mochi […]
Looking for an easier or healthier way to make chicken karaage at home? Skip out on the deep frying and use an air fryer to make crispy, juicy Air Fryer Chicken Karaage! What is Karaage? Karaage (pronounced kah-rah-ah-geh) is Japanese fried chicken. These typically bite-sized, boneless pieces are crispy on […]
This quick and delicious gyoza is trending in Japan right now so of course, I had to share! This gyoza is technically nameless and was shared on Twitter by @nao252525. It’s supposed to be extremely simple, easy, quick, and above all – VERY delicious. I’ve seen people in Japan making […]
This miso hot chocolate recipe is a unique way to jazz up a classic, warm cup of hot chocolate. Let’s start 2021 off with something fun! There is nothing more cozy than drinking hot chocolate in cold weather, am I right? I’ve also been making a ton of salted warm […]
Transform your toast: this anko butter toast is an easy, non-traditional Japanese breakfast! Anko Butter Toast, also known as Ogura Toast, originated in Nagoya but can now be found in households, cafes, and breakfast-joints all across Japan. The key is in the ingredients This simple dish is comprised of 3 […]
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 […]