Simple Japanese Recipes
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, […]
Head into the new year with this Japanese tradition! Toshikoshi Soba, or year-crossing noodles, are enjoyed on New Years Eve to give you luck for the new year. New Years in Japan is one of the most important holidays of the year and the traditions start before the new year […]
In Japan, food arrangement or place setting is almost as important as the food served. Today, I’ll share with you the most common Japanese table setting that is used both in homes and restaurants. Ichiju Sansai (一汁三菜 ) Ichiju Sansai translates to “One-Soup-Three-Dishes” and is the foundation of a Japanese […]
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!