Shumai originated from Chinese-style dumplings, but changed to match Japanese taste just like Gyoza. Shumai are steamed pork fillings stuffed in Shumai wrappers. They are eaten alone or dipped in vinegar soy sauce with mustard. In the US, you can find Chinese shumai at Dim Sum in Chinese restaurants for breakfast/lunch. They can be wonderful in your lunch box and also as a tasty main dish for dinner.
Tonjiru (or Butajiru, 豚汁) is a type of miso soup made with pork and hearty root vegetables such as Gobo (burdock root) and carrots. Although…
Edamame have become so popular outside Japan today. Edamame is green (young) soy beans in pods. It is usually served as an appetizer with…
Yudofu (Yu Tofu) is Tofu cooked in hot water (Yu) in a pot. It is a very simple Nabe hot pot dish. Usually the…
Ichiban Dashi (一番だし) is a Dashi broth using a combination of Kombu (Dried Kelp) and Katsuo (Dried Bonito Flakes). You can use either one…
Sushi Rolls or Hosomaki are a very basic but popular sushi in Japan. Hoso means thin and maki means roll. We want to say…
You may know this already from our Chicken Teriyaki recipe, but Teriyaki is not the name of the sauce but rather a cooking method…
Yakitori is grilled, skewered chicken, often dipped in a teriyaki-like sauce. It’s a very popular appetizer at yakitori bars and other bar-style restaurants in…
Celery is not really an ingredient for Japanese cuisine. It has a strong flavor and may not be able to be used in all…