Pillowy Japanese steamed buns with a juicy pork center perfumed with ginger, shiitake mushrooms, and soy sauce. On an icy night in Tokyo, numb fingers seek comfort. They find it in the plume of steam rising from a street vendor’s bamboo steamer. Inside are snow-white buns, so soft they tremble; […]
These Japanese chicken wings, twice-fried then coated in a soy-mirin glaze and sprinkled with sesame, deliver shatteringly crispy skin and an addictive sweet-salty flavor. The first bite snaps : the chicken skin, thin and translucent, gives way. It releases juices scented with soy caramel, followed by a sharp hit of pepper. […]
A spicy, restaurant-quality tantanmen ramen you can make in no time. A rich, punchy broth topped with deeply savory meat3a that’s my promise to you, dear readers, with this much-loved ramen recipe (one my subscribers keep begging for). There is plenty to cover, so let’s dive straight in. Tantanmen, what […]
A delicious Japanese recipe combining thick udon noodles with a delicious creamy and comforting Japanese curry Curry udon (カレーうどん), sometimes also called kare udon or curry udon, is a perfect example of Japanese cuisine blending washoku (traditional Japanese cuisine) and yoshoku (Japanese cuisine with Western influences). This dish combines a […]
The real dipping sauce for gyoza, just like at the restaurant! Who doesn’t love gyoza? Well, me. I mean, I like them, but I just have a much greater affinity for their Chinese ancestors, the jiaozi. But sometimes you just want something light, and homemade light Japanese dumplings are always […]
A delicious teriyaki chicken skewer recipe better than at the restaurant There’s nothing better to end the summer beautifully (and gently) than having a little barbecue. For all teriyaki chicken lovers, the skewer version will make everyone happy. Here’s how to start the new season well: tender, juicy, and very […]
An irresistible Taiwan mazesoba recipe, a broth-less ramen you will love Taiwan Mazesoba, what is it? Defining a dish is never easy. Here, the best way is by comparison, specifically with abura soba, and I will outline the differences from Taiwan mazesoba (also called mazemen) later in this article. That […]
A delicious Japanese fried chicken “Nanban” recipe quite unique in its kind Fried chicken is the kind of recipe you never get tired of. Once you’ve tasted Karaage chicken, it’s actually quite difficult to resist Nanban. Karaage being originally a typical Japanese cooking technique consisting of frying meat — most […]
Delicious traditional Japanese dumplings called Gyoza with a super juicy beef filling Ah, Gyoza! Who can resist these little Japanese dumplings that have conquered the world? Even if you’re a novice in Asian cuisine, there’s a good chance you’ve already tasted or at least heard of these delights. Origins of […]
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 […]
