Soup Spaghetti combines pasta cooked directly in a savory and creamy soup with mushrooms and spinach. It features equal portions of both pasta and soup, creating a unique dish that’s neither just pasta nor just soup. Although it’s not traditional Japanese cuisine, this Western-style creation has become popular in Japan’s Italian restaurants and appears as…
Salmon Poke is a variation of the traditional Hawaiian dish, “Poke.” This dish combines fresh salmon with creamy avocado and aromatic green onions, all tossed in a savory sauce, making it both delicious and versatile. While the classic Ahi Poke Bowl with tuna is a popular choice, this recipe highlights another beloved staple of Hawaiian…
Agedashi Chicken is chicken tender pieces that are lightly deep-fried and served in mildly flavored Dashi soup. This is an arranged dish of Agedashi Tofu, and chicken version is a fulfilling appetizer or even main entree.
Jyoya Nabe (常夜鍋) is a simple Japanese hot pot dish featuring tender spinach and paper-thin sliced pork in a clear Kombu sea kelp broth. While the broth itself is unseasoned, you dip the cooked ingredients in ponzu sauce for flavor. The name “Jyoya” means “every night,” suggesting this dish is good enough to eat for…
Tamagotoji Udon is an udon noodle soup made with beaten eggs swirled into the flavorful dashi-based soup. It is so simple and quick to make in less than 15 minutes!The soup is slightly thickened with the potato starch (or corn starch) which results in silky and smooth texture. Warm, hearty, and filling, it’s a perfect…
Rolled Daikon and Salmon is a vinegar-marinated salad dish and a nice modern addition to Osechi New Year’s cuisine. Smoked salmon and thin daikon radish are rolled together, creating interesting swirls in the lucky colors of red and white—perfect for starting a new year.
Deep-fried chicken wings are an iconic staple in Japanese cuisine, particularly as a crowd-pleasing appetizer. However, from a health perspective, traditional deep-frying isn’t the most nutritious cooking method. Enter the air fryer—a modern kitchen innovation that transforms this beloved dish by reducing significant amount of oil compared to traditional deep-frying.
Today’s miso soup is with grilled tofu and spinach. Grilled tofu and spinach miso soup is a comforting and nutritious dish that blends the smoky, savory flavor of tofu with the fresh, earthy taste of spinach. The grilled tofu, broiled to achieve a charred surface, adds a hearty texture, while the spinach provides vibrant color…
Teriyaki Turkey Meatballs, a delicious fusion dish that brings together Japanese and American flavors, creates something both familiar and excitingly new, perfect for everyday dinners or as elegant appetizers at holiday gatherings. We’ve paired ground turkey, a beloved American protein, with the irresistible sweet and savory notes of Japanese teriyaki sauce to create something really…
Miso Mayo Dip is an easy and delicious dipping sauce you can make in just a few minutes with only 5 basic ingredients! You can quickly mix all the ingredients, cut some fresh vegetables, and you have a delightful appetizer in no time! It is a great flavor combination of creaminess from mayo and yogurt,…