Double-fried Japanese sweet potatoes, glazed with a mirin–soy syrup and finished with black sesame for an irresistible crisp-outside, tender-inside bite. Under the warm glow of street stalls, big wedges of sweet potato gleam beneath a glossy amber coat. The thin crust gives way with a clean crackle. A puff of […]
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; […]
Sweet steam rises from the bowl, carrying the aroma of soy‑kissed beef, melting onions, and barely set ribbons of egg. This familiar trio evokes a motherly warmth, even though its name admits the ingredients are perfect strangers. Tanindon—playfully dubbed the “strangers’ bowl,” the counterpart to the chicken‑and‑egg classic, oyakodon—is weeknight comfort, […]
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 foolproof way to make maki sushi at home—endless sushi nights for less Hello, dear readers. For a long time, the only related post on the site was my sushi rice recipe, and many of you asked for a dedicated article with step-by-step instructions on assembling sushi—maki, in this case. […]
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 […]
