Simple Japanese Recipes
Next in my Japanese Summer Noodle series is Zaru Soba. This classic dish makes an easy and healthy quick meal and is perfect for warm days. Zaru Soba is a popular chilled noodle dish in Japan. While it’s a chilled dish and often enjoyed during hot weather, it’s very popular […]
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 […]
First in my Japanese Summer Noodle Series is Hiyashi Chuka, one of the most popular summer dishes in Japan! These chilled ramen noodles are refreshing, healthy, and delicious. Hiyashi Chuka translates literally into “chilled Chinese” due to it being a chilled ramen noodle dish. Some people even call it a […]
Celebrate Children’s Day with this Kashiwa Mochi recipe: a traditional Japanese sweet rice cake with red bean filling and wrapped in an oak leaf. Making mochi may seem like a difficult task but with the right ingredients and modern techniques, it’s actually quite easy! What is Kashiwa Mochi? Kashiwa Mochi […]
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 […]