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 […]
Black Sesame adds a nutty twist to this popular Hawaiian dessert. What is Butter Mochi? Butter Mochi is a popular Hawaiian dessert that is like a cross between cake and mochi. It can be found all across the islands in bakeries and homes and is extremely delicious and easy to […]
Hanami Dango are festive, chewy, sweet rice balls on a skewer that are often enjoyed during hanami, or cherry blossom viewing. Spring is almost here and in Japan, that means it’s time for sakura! Sakura, or cherry blossoms, are a very big deal in Japanese culture. These delicate flowers bloom […]
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 […]
Oshiruko, sweet red bean soup with mochi, is so delicious that you will want to keep it away from Big Mom! Oshiruko has been making it’s way around the internet lately thanks to the popular anime One Piece. Seeing Otama enjoying the dish with happy tears in her eyes to […]
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, […]
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!