Tag: japanese recipe

Sylvia Wakana - Yuzu Olive Oil Cake

Yuzu Olive Oil Cake / ゆずオリーブオイルケーキ

If you’re looking for a moist cake with a refreshing twist, look no further! Everyone loves this yuzu olive oil cake. Even die-hard fans of butter (::cough::ME::cough::) admit that using olive oil makes some of the most moist, delicious cakes. While there are many citrus versions of olive oil cake […]

Sylvia Wakana - Tonkatsu Sauce

Tonkatsu Sauce / とんかつソース

This easy recipe for tonkatsu sauce, one of Japan’s most popular sauces, only uses 4 ingredients and takes less than 5 minutes to make. I *love* tonkatsu sauce. This thick, tangy sauce is normally made from vegetables and fruits, spices, soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar. It’s most commonly served with […]

Sylvia Wakana - Chawanmushi

Chawanmushi (Savory Steamed Egg Custard) / 茶碗蒸し

This silky savory steamed egg custard is a Japanese classic. Chawanmushi is warm and comforting and pairs well with almost any traditional Japanese meal. Served in a little teacup, this dish looks fancy but is actually not very hard to make! The best part is you can put almost any […]

Sylvia Wakana - Agedashi Tofu

Agedashi Tofu (Deep Fried Tofu) / 揚げ出し豆腐

Crispy deep-fried tofu in a flavorful tsuyu sauce. Agedashi Tofu is a popular appetizer in Japanese restaurants and Izayaka. The exterior is crispy while the tofu stays soft inside and it’s served with a umami-rich sauce and various toppings like green onions, bonito flakes, or grated daikon (radish). It may […]

Sylvia Wakana - Ramen Eggs

Ramen Eggs (Ajitsuke Tamago) / 味付け玉子

Love those marinated ramen eggs from your favorite ramen shop? Now you can make ramen eggs at home (and shhh! they’re REALLY EASY!). Ajitsuke Tamago, or Ramen Eggs, are an extremely popular topping for ramen. These soft-boiled eggs range from super runny to custard-y and are marinated in soy sauce […]