A bowl of Japanese rice topped with delicious slices of grilled pork in soy sauce and honey… A must for Donburi lovers! Rice bowls are a dime a dozen, but I must say that this recipe truly deserves to be shared… If you needed a little something comforting, the Tokashi […]
A fresh, creamy and colourful accompaniment to summer meals with potatoes, carrots and cucumbers! Where I come from, we know potatoes from every angle. But what about Japanese-style potato salad? With its fresh, crunchy vegetables and gourmet Kewpie mayonnaise dressing, this recipe promises to be your go-to dish this summer. […]
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! […]
A delicious Japanese cabbage salad that’s better than your favorite restaurant’s There are several schools of thought when it comes to making cabbage salad, from a simple vinaigrette to a quick maceration to full fermentation. Welcome to the fascinating world of Tsukemono, or Japanese pickled vegetables. What is Japanese cabbage […]
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 […]
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 […]
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”, […]
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 […]
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 […]
A simple, excellent take on Japanese-style fried rice Fried rice is always simple, quick, and satisfying. This version, sitting at the crossroads of Japanese cuisine and Chinese cuisine, delivers deeply satisfying flavor with eggs and shrimp kissed with soy sauce. What is Yakimeshi? First things first: every Asian country has […]
