An incredible recipe for the famous sumo wrestlers’ hot pot! Hearty, warming, and perfect for sharing Here’s a wonderful traditional Japanese stew for the chilly days of autumn. This generous, deeply satisfying simmered dish, with its savory broth and chicken meatballs, is pure comfort food. Meat lovers are in for […]
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Fluffy Japanese Pancakes – Ultra-Soft Japanese Soufflé Pancakes
These ultra-soft Japanese pancakes feel like eating clouds, and they’re even better with homemade whipped cream! Japanese cuisine takes pancakes to new heights. Think soft, pillowy clouds that melt in your mouth… tempting, isn’t it? You’ve almost certainly seen these super fluffy Japanese soufflé pancakes (スフレパンケーキ) making the rounds on […]
What is furikake, and how do you make it?
What is furikake? You’ve probably wondered what those little flakes sprinkled over rice or fish are. Furikake is a classic condiment in Japanese cuisine. There are many varieties, but the classic blend is mainly made with seaweed, fish, egg, dried herbs, sesame seeds, salt and sugar. “Furikake” literally means “to […]
How to Cook Frozen Gyoza
Japanese cuisine is full of frozen foods that, contrary to popular belief, can deliver exceptional flavor when prepared properly. Among them, frozen gyoza stand out for their convenience and delicious taste. These Japanese dumplings, often filled with meat, vegetables, or seafood, are perfect for quick, tasty meals. With a little […]
Authentic Inari Sushi
Fried tofu pouches filled with vinegared rice: a sweet-savory street sushi with roots in Inari shrines. The tofu pouches gleam with a glaze of soy sauce and mirin, then open to reveal warm, vinegar-scented shari. Authentic inarizushi is an understated dish with real depth and a lingering finish: sweet, salty, […]
Authentic Japanese Fruit Sando
An ultra-soft Japanese fruit sando filled with fresh fruit and stabilized whipped cream for a clean, irresistible slice. Pillowy shokupan gives way to well-chilled cream and carefully cut fruit; with each bite, everything yields with the tenderness of cake rather than the chew of bread. Cut it on the diagonal […]
Authentic Sukiyaki
Authentic Japanese sukiyaki, with thinly sliced beef and vegetables simmered in a sweet-and-savory warishita sauce Marbled beef sizzles the moment it hits the iron pan. Sugar browns at the edges, and the soy sauce mingles with the steam rising from the pot. Sukiyaki is cooked at the table and shared […]
Authentic Chirashi
Glossy shari, subtly infused with kombu, is topped with ribbons of kinshi tamago, ikura, shrimp, snow peas, nori, shiitake, and eel. If chirashizushi feels festive, it is because it so often appears at celebrations. During Hina Matsuri, on March 3, its colors herald spring. Its ingredients also carry symbolic meaning : […]
Authentic Japanese Kakigori
Shaved into delicate ribbons and drizzled with matcha, kuromitsu, or seasonal fruit syrup, kakigori is one of Japan’s most refreshing desserts. A snowy mound, almost trembling, catches the syrup like a fine rain: the ribbons of ice drink in its color before it even reaches the bottom of the bowl. […]
Authentic Japanese Melon Pan
Japanese melon pan with a soft, fluffy center and a crisp exterior, wrapped in a thin layer of sweet cookie dough and beautifully scored in a classic grid pattern. Bite in, and the sweet crust snaps like a cookie before giving way to a risen, airy, buttery crumb that pulls […]