Soy milk is often used for the soup of vegan ramen as it adds richness and creaminess to the broth while it’s all plant-based. In this easy (non-vegan) recipe, we simply replaced some water with soy milk when making a packaged instant ramen. No additional seasoning other than some sesame seeds and sesame oil added…
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…
Today’s miso soup features cod and spinach. Cod, known for its mild-flavored white meat that is easy to eat for many people worldwide, is just right for everyday miso soup too. By salting the fish and removing the moisture that rises to the surface before cooking, the unwanted fishy smell can be eliminated, leaving only…
Niku Udon with Onsen Tamago is a hot Udon noodle soup topped with sweet and salty braised beef and Onsen Tamago (silky semi-cooked egg). The savory beef adds richness and depth to the rather simple Udon noodle soup, while the thick Onsen Tamago coats both the noodles and beef, bringing the flavors together well, similar…
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…
Miso Soup with Mochi is a typical miso soup with tofu and green onions topped with a toasted mochi rice cake. It’s similar to Ozoni (a special soup for New Year), but it’s a lot more casual. Leftover dry mochi from the pantry is cooked in a toaster oven and added to the soup. You…
Today’s miso soup features Wakame seaweed and eggs. This may be our easiest and quickest miso soup yet. Wakame doesn’t need to be rehydrated; it can be added directly to the Dashi, and it will soften in the soup. Eggs add good protein and substance to this miso soup, and they’ll be cooked in no…
Kitsune Soba is cooked soba noodles in savory Dashi based broth topped with sweet and salty Aburaage fried tofu. Kitsune means “fox” in Japanese, but this dish has nothing to do with the animal. Kitsune Udon with large slices of fried tofu is more common, but here we use soba noodles instead of udon, and…
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.