Japanese konbini fried chicken: boneless thigh marinated with soy, garlic, and ginger, then double-fried for an irregular, shatteringly crisp crust. You spot the heated display case before you have even decided to buy anything. Famichiki comes out of its yellow-and-white sleeve still piping hot; the jagged crust crackles under your […]
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Authentic Nikujaga
A Japanese stew of thinly sliced beef or pork, tender potatoes, and onion in a delicious sweet-savory broth In the pot, soy sauce deepens the color of the broth, while mirin rounds out its edge. The potatoes slowly absorb this sweet-savory liquid, along with thin slices of meat, soft onions, […]
Authentic Tomorokoshi Gohan – Japanese Corn Rice
A Japanese summer rice dish in which sweet corn and its cob perfume the entire pot, with no butter or stock. It’s hot, corn is at peak sweetness, and it’s the perfect time to add it to rice. tōmorokoshi gohan smells like buttered corn on the cob even though there […]
Satsumaimo Gohan – Japanese Sweet Potato Rice
A specialty from Kagoshima: Japanese rice cooked with cubes of floury sweet potato, finished simply with a pinch of salt and black sesame. The evenings are turning cooler, and a bowl of still-steaming rice, studded with golden cubes of sweet potato, is enough to warm the whole table. The aroma […]
Authentic Hiyayakko – Japanese Silken Tofu
An authentic, refreshingly cold hiyayakko: silken tofu topped with ginger and scallions, finished with kombu-infused soy sauce. It’s hot, your appetite is fading, and yet a simple block of well-chilled tofu vanishes in just a few bites. Hiyayakko is all about contrast: the silky coolness of the tofu, the bite […]
Authentic Toriten from Oita
Oita’s delicately fried chicken, dipped in tempura batter and finished with kabosu and karashi mustard. The chicken arrives hot, pale gold, and lightly crisp. Steam softens the finely shredded cabbage…
Fluffy Japanese Soufflé Pancakes – Jiggly & Ultra-Soft
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 (Sweet Tofu Pockets)
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, […]