Demi-Glace sauce is a classic French sauce that is used in Japanese cooking too. This versatile and delicious sauce is full of flavor with a deep rich beef taste that will elevate any dish. It can be used on its own, as a base for other sauces, soups and stocks, or added to Japanese dishes […]

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Kakeudon is such a heartwarming and comforting staple in Japanese cuisine that I often make, especially when the weather is cooler. This seems like a plain dish but the simplicity of it is what makes it great. The soup has a delicate and refined taste from the light umami broth. Pour it over the soft […]

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A perfect recipe to cook with little kids at home: fun, simple and delicious. Just follow these simple steps with us. Udon noodles are a popular Japanese food. Use these fresh noodles to make a traditional udon noodle soup or stir fried udon noodles.  Learn how to make Udon Noodles with simple ingredients such as […]

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One of the most popular ice cream flavors in Japan is black sesame. It’s not an intense dark black, but rather it has a deep rich black color with hints of brown and red from the black sesame paste. The flavor is nutty with a slight sweetness from the sugar. This Japanese black sesame ice […]

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Onigiri are popular Japanese rice balls loved for their delicious taste, convenience, and affordability. These tasty rice balls are comparable to sandwiches and are eaten as a snack or part of lunch nearly anywhere in Japan. You can find them in supermarkets and convenience stores. But you can make them easily at home! Getting the […]

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Nutty, earthy, and incredibly aromatic, black sesame chahan is a Japanese fried rice dish that is a delicious way to remake leftovers. Perfect for a quick and easy dinner! I got inspired by this Japanese sesame seed book called “Powerful Goma (sesame seed recipes)” by Hatsue Shigenobu that I bought while I was in Japan […]

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When visiting Japan in April I realised that Apple Jam is one of the local foods that overseas visitors praise most because of its subtle sweetness and delicious flavour. On my return home I noticed that apple jam is not sold in supermarkets in Australia. Since I have moved to Tasmania where amazing apples are […]

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Teriyaki glazed salmon is a delicious way to cook salmon, or any type of meat. If you’re new to this cooking method, keep reading to learn everything you need to know! What is Teriyaki? Teriyaki is a Japanese cooking method in which a sweet soy sauce based teriyaki sauce is applied to ingredients while they’re […]

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Dango is a traditional and popular Japanese sweet dumpling. It has a squishy and chewy texture like mochi but is made from rice flour rather than steamed rice. There are many variations of this sweet treat to discover like traditional mitarashi dango or refreshingly cold matcha zenzai. With each one as delicious as the last, […]

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The secret to cooking the perfect Japanese eggplant lies in soaking the eggplants in subtly sweet flavoured dashi, but no one seems to tell you about this trick. Find out more about this secret and how to make delicious Japanese eggplant recipe not only nasu dengaku (miso glaze eggplant) . This post is sponsored by […]

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Hanami dango are dumplings made to celebrate the arrival of spring in Japan. The dumplings are often served with green tea. This hanami dango recipe shows how to make hanami dango from shiratamako. What is Hanami Dango? Hanami dango are chewy three coloured (sanshoku) dumplings on skewers, made from shiratamako, joshinko or mochiko. It is […]

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In Japan, new flavors and creations are frequently added to Japanese sweets. There are many craze sweets that have come out in recent years. Anmitsu Yokan is one of them. Try making this trendy sweet at home with step by step instructions. What is Japanese sweets “Anmitsu Yokan”? In Japan, there are many little snacks […]

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Tonjiru is a traditional Japanese soup made with pork, miso, and a variety of vegetables and spices. Learn how to make this delicious hearty soup at home. What is Tonjiru? Tonjiru is a type of miso soup made from pork belly slices, konnyaku, root vegetables including gobo and daikon radish, in a dashi stock broth […]

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Onigirazu is a Japanese dish that consists of rice, nori seaweed sheets, tonkatsu, teriyaki chicken or pork, and green salad leaves. It can be made using an onigirazu mold to give the perfect shape every time! This recipe will teach you how to make onigirazu from scratch with easy-to-find ingredients. It is hard not to...

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This vegetarian Fried Cauliflower recipe takes its inspiration from the popular Japanese classic dish chicken Karaage.  Cauliflower marinated in soy sauce and sake is a great stand-in for chicken. Which is great news for Japanese food lovers who are also vegetarian and/or vegan as this recipe does not require any egg mixture.   What is...

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Kuromame is an authentic Japanese dish that can be made at home. It’s traditionally eaten for the new year (Osechi Ryori), but you can eat it any time of year! This recipe comes from my mom who learned how to make Kuromame in Japan. The soybeans are black because they’re soaked in sugar water with...

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Let’s make super easy Japanese pickled Daikon together.  You will not need a jar or container only the ingredients. Prepare the ingredients and mix them all together in a ziplock bag and put it in the fridge. That’s it! You will be addicted to this crunchy and refreshingly flavoured daikon with Yuzu with hint of...

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