Simple Japanese Recipes
Everyone’s favorite classic mashed potatoes with a kick! Warning: these wasabi mashed potatoes are highly addicting. I absolutely LOVE mashed potatoes. All kinds of mashed potatoes. But out of them all, Wasabi Mashed Potatoes is one of my favorites! It comforts both the American and Japanese parts of me. The […]
Omurice, or Omelette Rice, is a Japanese favorite, enjoyed by both kids and adults. Classic ketchup rice topped with melty scrambled eggs and creamy Japanese demi-glace sauce – what could be better? Omurice is considered yoshoku, or “Western food,” and is an extremely popular dish in Japan. While it’s often […]
Can you believe this beautiful blue drink is matcha?! While blue “matcha” has been creeping onto the internet, I was disappointed to find that these “blue matcha lattes” actually contained no matcha. It was just a name. Which means you get no health benefits of matcha (antioxidants! high caffeine with […]
These grilled chicken wings are one of the fastest and easiest Japanese dishes. Teba shio are perfect for a quick dinner or for a party! When people think of tebasaki (chicken wings), many people think of Nagoya-style where the fried wings are in a sweet and savory sauce. While I […]
Hiyayakko is a perfect and quick cold side dish for a hot day! We’ve been in and out of heat waves in Los Angeles, so I’ve been craving foods that are refreshing or cold. In Japan, many dishes are considered seasonal and Hiyayakko, Japanese Chilled Tofu, is an extremely popular […]
Taco Rice is a fun culture-crossing fusion dish from Okinawa! Japan is the king of taking inspiration from other cultures foods and twisting it to make it fit the Japanese palate. Taco Rice is the perfect example of this. It’s a popular dish from Okinawa, one of Japan’s most southernmost […]
Hi! I'm Sylvia Wakana, a half-Japanese, half-American girl living between Los Angeles & Tokyo! I love cats and mugs and love sharing Japanese culture through FOOD!