Simple Japanese Recipes
An Italian favorite with an umami-rich Japanese twist, this miso carbonara with salmon and ikura is a satisfying, easy meal. Ramen, udon, soba — all noodles that people think of when they think of Japan. Did you know Japan also has a booming spaghetti scene? Italian-inspired wafu (Japanese-style) pasta was […]
A delicious dessert with zero effort! Moffle, or mochi waffles, are a modern take on Japanese desserts using traditional ingredients. What is mochi? Mochi, or Japanese rice cakes, are a very traditional and ancient food, first seen in Japan sometime between 300 BC to 300 AD. An omen of good […]
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 […]
Miso Butterscotch Cookies: a cookie that is both a little savory and a little sweet! I am one of those people who *loves* a sweet and salty/savory combo. Like throw a little salt onto my chocolate chip cookies, please! This is why I love desserts that have miso in it. […]
Japanese cream soda is one of my favorite summer treats! Cream Soda in Japan is very different from what Cream Soda is in the States or in other countries. It’s actually a float made using melon soda, vanilla ice cream, and usually topped with a cherry. What is melon soda? […]
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 […]