Corn Tempura is made from fresh sweet corn kernels mixed with tempura batter and deep-fried. It’s sweet, salty, and makes for a great summer appetizer. This kakiage-style Tempura (small pieces of vegetables in Tempura batter) is easy to make and best eaten hot and fresh. On a hot summer night, you might enjoy Corn Tempura…
Spring rolls with rice paper, also known as summer rolls, are a popular appetizer or light meal in Vietnamese cuisine. They use a translucent rice paper wrapper, softened by briefly dipping in water. Our version of spring rolls has a Japanese twist. We take the filling of California rolls, minus the rice and nori seaweed,…
Natto Pancake is a savory pancake made with Japanese traditional fermented soy beans (Natto) and garlic chives. This savory pancake is similar to Okonomiyaki, but it’s more like Chijimi or Korean Buchimgae with simple vegetable ingredients.
Fried potatoes, consisting of stick potatoes fried in oil, are beloved worldwide and immensely popular in Japan. They are served not only in fast-food establishments but also in Western-style restaurants and even convenience stores. While they are commonly served as a meal component in many countries, in Japan, they are still largely considered as a…
Asparagus Beef Rolls are a delightful combination of tender asparagus spears rolled with thinly sliced beef and cooked with a flavorful Teriyaki sesame sauce. This dish is incredibly versatile, serving as an easy appetizer or a satisfying main dish, made from simple ingredients. What’s more, it’s convenient; you can prepare them the night before and…
Smacked Cucumber Salad is a refreshing side dish that takes no time to prepare. Similar to the Cucumber with Sesame Seeds recipe, we smack the cucumber with a rolling pin before tossing with the dressing. In this recipe, some crushed red pepper flakes and grated ginger are added for a kick. You can adjust the…
Deep-fried sea scallops (Hotate in Japanese) are large sea scallops breaded with Panko crumbs and deep-fried, renowned for its crispy coating and juicy, sweet interior, commonly savored in izakaya bars and seafood restaurants across Japan.
Today’s miso soup features a delightful combination of onion, pork belly, and tofu. The natural sweetness from the onion, combined with the savory miso taste, complements the rich flavor of the pork belly. With the addition of quality protein from tofu, this soup becomes a hearty and satisfying dish. As with many of our other…
Miso Glazed Eggplant (Nasu Dengaku, 茄子田楽) is grilled eggplant rounds topped with a sweet miso sauce. It makes for a great appetizer alongside your favorite drinks such as sake and beer. Additionally, it serves as a delicious main dish that pairs well with steamed rice. The robust flavor of the miso sauce complements the freshness…
Beef Rolled Mochi is a dish where Mochi rice cake is wrapped and rolled with thinly sliced beef, then cooked in a sweet and salty Sukiyaki-style sauce. This is an excellent way to repurpose extra Mochi left over from the New Year’s feast.