Tag: japanese cooking

Wasabi Mashed Potatoes

Instant Pot Wasabi Mashed Potatoes / わさびマッシュポテト

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 […]

Sylvia Wakana - Pork Rice Roll

Pork Rice Roll / ポークライスロール

A smaller, elevated version of a Pork Rice Roll from Tokyo Disney Sea! Crispy pork wrapped around soft steamed rice in a slightly sweet sauce. In case you haven’t heard, Tokyo Disney Sea’s food is AMAZING. They have so many unique items (like milk tea flavored popcorn and scallop croquette […]

Sylvia Wakana - Tamago Sando

Tamago Sando (Egg Salad Sandwich) / たまごサンド

Tamago Sando is a beloved Japanese sandwich has grown in popularity worldwide recently thanks to Japanese konbini (convenience stores). I grew up eating tamago sando (たまごサンド), like all Japanese people, and it’s definitely one of my favorite Japanese sandwiches (alongside Japanese tuna sandwiches). It’s really easy to make so it’s […]

Sylvia Wakana - Matcha Waffles

Matcha Waffles / 抹茶ワッフル

Matcha Waffles (抹茶ワッフル) are a perfect sweet treat for breakfast or dessert! I love making Belgian waffles at home and adding matcha just seemed so natural. While these are great as breakfast waffles (topped with some maple syrup and butter), waffles in Japan are typically desserts and that is where […]