Sauces and condiments

Authentic Yakiniku Sauce

Barbecue = sauce. End of debate. This recipe should make everyone agree. Especially in Japan, where barbecue is a true institution. Needless to say, you have to go all out. For a sweet and savory dipping sauce with a kick, Yakiniku sauce will be THE recipe that will make your […]

Homemade Tonkatsu Sauce

The delicious recipe for Tonkatsu sauce, also called bulldog sauce You’ll surely agree: once you’ve tasted Tonkatsu sauce, you can’t live without it. Sweet, salty, and slightly spicy all at once, it’s to be consumed without moderation. With just four ingredients, you can already do great things to enhance dishes […]

Rayu Sauce – Japanese Chili Oil

A delicious Japanese chili oil recipe much better than the store-bought one We all know that person who puts chili oil on everything. Maybe you’re that spice enthusiast yourself, in which case, I can only recommend this Japanese recipe that will add a little more fire to your ramen and […]

Japanese Miso Sauce

A delicious miso sauce recipe for all your Japanese dishes In Japan, you’ll recognize it by the characters 味噌だれ. It’s actually a generic Japanese miso sauce. Unlike in the miso salmon recipe where it’s only used as a marinade, here it’s really designed to go with absolutely everything. From a […]

Goma-Dare Sauce – Sesame Sauce

The recipe for the delicious Japanese sesame sauce for all your seasonings and salads Summer is coming to an end soon. Fortunately, with the warm weather, salads are still welcome at the table. Here, I offer you an essential of Japanese cuisine that goes hand in hand with salad, and […]

Sriracha Mayo – Spicy Mayo recipe

The recipe to recreate the famous spicy mayo from your favorite restaurant You know that delicious bright orange sauce served with or on sushi? Smooth, creamy, and slightly spicy… it’s the much-loved Sriracha Mayo! It’s absolutely EVERY-WHERE. And even though I sometimes find that this spicy mayo overshadows the subtle […]

Homemade Yakisoba Sauce

A delicious homemade sauce for your Japanese stir-fried noodles Yakisoba noodles: a true gem of Japanese street food. If you’re fond of this stir-fried noodle dish, it’s likely because the accompanying sauce has had the desired effect. Creamy and rich with sweet and savory flavors, Yakisoba sauce is actually very […]

Homemade Okonomiyaki Sauce

A delicious homemade bulldog sauce for your okonomiyaki Crazy about Okonomiyaki? Then you must be familiar with the delectable thick brown sauce that accompanies it and makes it irresistible. With its sweet and savory flavors, Okonomiyaki sauce is the ideal condiment for a dish like cabbage pancakes that can sometimes […]

Unagi Sauce – Japanese Grilling Sauce

A delicious Unagi sauce recipe for all your Japanese glazes and dips Unagi no tare, Kabayaki sauce, Nistume sauce… In Japan, Unagi sauce goes by several different names, but one must have caught your attention: “eel sauce”. As they say, don’t judge a book by its cover. You’ll be surprised […]

Homemade Tapioca Pearls for Bubble Tea

Soft and sweet tapioca pearls for all your bubble teas this summer You’ve certainly seen this curious beverage with dark pearls parading in the hands of its enthusiasts. For several years now, Bubble Tea has been on everyone’s lips. This Taiwanese drink has proven itself in Europe, especially when it’s […]