Grilled Eggplant, or Yakinasu, is a traditional Japanese summer dish where eggplants are charred over direct flame or on a fish grill, then peeled. Chilled grilled eggplant is so refreshingly soothing in hot, humid weather that it’s a staple side dish in summer. Its smoky flavor is the ultimate taste of summer that everybody knows and loves in Japan.
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…
Spring rolls with rice paper, also known as summer rolls, are a popular appetizer or light meal in Vietnamese cuisine. They use a translucent…
Today’s miso soup features Shabu Shabu pork and leafy green lettuce. Shabu Shabu pork is paper-thin pork loin (or even pork belly), cooked by…
Today’s miso soup features imitation crab. While imitation crab may not sound like a high-quality ingredient, it has a lot of umami flavor that…
Natto Pancake is a savory pancake made with Japanese traditional fermented soy beans (Natto) and garlic chives. This savory pancake is similar to Okonomiyaki,…
Today’s miso soup features mushrooms, spinach, and melting cheese. Miso and cheese are surprisingly good together since both are fermented foods. The umami flavors…
Today’s miso soup features Udon noodles. Udon noodles, thick wheat flour noodles typically found in noodle soup dishes with clear broth, are also a…
Today’s miso soup is made with asparagus, onion, and ham. This is a quick and easy miso soup to make when asparagus is in…