Shirataki Yakisoba is stir-fried noodles using Shirataki noodles instead of regular Yakisoba noodles, but still having the usual Yakisoba flavorings. Shirataki, also called Ito Konnyaku, is a form of Konnyaku which is a gelatinous food made from Konnyaku potatoes. Shirataki is shaped like thin threads (ito), as opposed to regular Konnyaku, which is usually a slab or block form, and is often seen as one of the vegetables in Sukiyaki, the most famous Japanese hot pot dish.
Ebi Pilaf is a seasoned rice dish with shrimp, and it is a popular “western-style” (Yoshoku) rice dish in Japan. It is said that…
Warabi Mochi is a cool and smooth Mochi-like dessert, typically with Kinako (powdered soy bean) and sugar. The refreshing look of translucent/transparent Warabi Mochi…
Nanbanzuke is marinated fried fish in vinegar sauce with vegetables. It is a deep-fried dish, but, because of the vinegar in the sauce, this…
Tonteki is sauteed pork loin with a garlicky savory brown sauce. This hearty but reasonable B-class gourmet dish started in Yokkaichi city in Mie…
Corn Potage Soup is a popular western-style soup in Japan. Corn gives the soup natural sweetness and this Corn Potage uses creamed corn, not…
Grilled fish in foil is a very common home-cooking technique in Japan. It is a very quick and easy everyday dinner, but also a…
Anman are Japanese steamed hot buns with Anko filling. The white bread part is made from both yeast and baking powder, and it is…
Koshian (or koshi-an) is a kind of sweet red bean paste (Anko) used in a lot of Japanese sweets. While Tsubuan Anko is bean…