Surprise your guests with this hybrid recipe, half-Katsu, half-curry: crispy, tender, and sweet all in one! Are you crazy about Katsu? Is curry one of your favorite dishes? If so, you shouldn’t miss out on Katsu curry. By combining two favorite dishes from Japanese cuisine, this enhanced curry recipe with […]
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Butadon (Japanese Pork Rice Bowl) – 20 Minute Recipe
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 […]
Japanese Potato Salad
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. […]
Yasai Itame – Japanese Vegetable Stir-Fry (野菜炒め)
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! […]
Japanese Cabbage Salad – Izakaya Style
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 […]
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 […]
Narutomaki: The Pink Swirl Fish Cake in Ramen
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 […]