Tag: Japanese cuisine

Yasai Itame – Japanese Veggie Stir-Fry

An easy and quick traditional Japanese stir-fry recipe better than at a restaurant For those who don’t want to bother with an overly sophisticated recipe, Yasai Itame seems to be the right compromise. Despite its simplicity, this recipe from Japanese cuisine remains very effective, delicious, and promised, not too heavy! […]

What Are Tsukemono or Japanese Pickles?

Tsukemono, or Japanese pickles (漬物), are essential in Japanese cuisine, accompanying almost all traditional meals with rice and miso soup. They are prized for their distinctive flavors and frequently serve as a garnish, condiment, palate cleanser, or digestive aid. It’s worth noting that contrary to the idea conveyed by some […]

Homemade Narutomaki

A delicious Narutomaki recipe to enhance all your ramen dishes When you’re enjoying a steaming bowl of Shoyu Ramen, you may have noticed a white cloud-like object with a pink spiral inside floating among the mostly brown ingredients of the dish. If so, you’ve probably seen a Narutomaki, a type […]

What Is Mitsuba?

It could almost be mistaken for parsley. Mitsuba, well-known in Japanese cuisine, has nothing to envy its western counterpart. I would even say it can be a beautiful discovery for herb enthusiasts! What Is Mitsuba? “Mitsuba” literally means “three leaves” in Japanese. It is also sometimes called “Japanese wild parsley”, […]

What Is a Kamaboko?

Does this emoji, 🍥, ring a bell? You’ve surely seen it floating in ramen bowls or simply presented on a board, wondering what it is… Here’s kamaboko, a renowned specialty in Japanese cuisine! What Is Kamaboko? Kamaboko, almost similar to surimi, is actually a fish paste, presented as a half-cylinder […]

Kitsune Udon – Udon Soup with Fried Tofu

A quick and effective udon noodle soup for fans of Japanese-style garnished broths! In the world of noodles, Kitsune udon is one of those ultra-comforting dishes that blend a whole range of flavors and ingredients typical of the Land of the Rising Sun. Treat yourself to one of these great […]

Authentic Chicken Katsu

Chicken katsu or Tori katsu is a Japanese dish made of breaded and fried chicken. Tori means chicken, and katsu is an abbreviation of the English word cutlet, derived from the French côtelette. It’s one of the most consumed dishes in Japan, not only easy to make but extremely delicious. […]

Authentic Japanese Okonomiyaki

Discover the recipe for the famous Okonomiyaki, a Japanese cabbage pancake topped with meat, seafood, and a multitude of flavors. My authentic recipe will transport you to the lively streets of Osaka. What is Okonomiyaki? Okonomiyaki (お好み焼き) is sometimes called the “Japanese pizza”, but it’s actually a savory Japanese pancake […]

Ramen Eggs – Ajitsuke Tamago

A delicious and simple recipe for marinated Ramen Eggs, also called Ajitsuke Tamago or Ajitama Ajitsuke Tamago (味付け玉子), these marinated eggs with a slightly runny center, are an essential element of Japanese cuisine. Perfect for enriching a bowl of ramen, they also integrate wonderfully into donburi (garnished rice bowls) or […]

Complete Guide to Japanese Donburi

Gyudon, katsudon, kaisendon… Have you noticed the little syllable “don” that makes up the richness and variety of “donburi” dishes? There is indeed an incredible array of donburi recipes in Japan, where it is considered a staple of Japanese cuisine. But what exactly does donburi refer to? What is Donburi? […]