Simple Japanese Recipes
Rice ball recipes your kids will love: Tuna Mayo Rice Ball! Tuna Mayo is easily one of the favorite types of rice balls for kids. What are onigiri? Onigiri are Japanese rice balls. They are most commonly thought of to be triangular in shape, but can come in many different […]
Next in my Japanese Summer Noodle series is Hiyashi Tanuki Udon. This refreshing chilled dish is full of chewy udon noodles paired with the crunch of tenkasu, or tempura bits. What is udon? Udon are thick Japanese wheat noodles. They are bouncy and chewy and are actually my favorite noodle […]
Next up in my Japanese Summer Noodle Series is one of my favorites: SOMEN! These cold noodles dipped in tsuyu, a flavorful dipping broth, is delicious and refreshing. Cold somen is easily one of my favorite meals to eat when it’s hot out. It’s cold (and kept cold while you’re […]
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, […]