If you've ever wanted to duplicate the richness of a light Japanese garlic fried rice, this is the ideal recipe. It is surprisingly simple to make, includes only a few pantry staples, and is filled with great flavor. Whether you serve this as a side dish to other Japanese foods, or a stand-alone ...
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Miso Roasted Japanese Eggplant - Nasu Dengaku
This roasted Japanese eggplant, also known as Nasu Dengaku, is topped with a crazy flavorful sweet umami-rich miso glaze and it's my new favorite side dish. Seriously. Plus, it requires only 15 minutes of preparation time! Recently I came across some Japanese eggplants in the supermarket and ...
Chanko Nabe - Japanese Sumo Wrestler Stew
Regularly eaten by Japanese sumo wrestlers, Chanko Nabe is a full of flavor stew packed with protein and vegetables. It's really filling, it's comforting, and it's really healthy at the same time! I might have mentioned that already, but I love dishes with an interesting story behind them. ...
Why Shirataki Noodles Are Unique + 21 Flavorful Recipes
Shirataki noodles are not your ordinary pasta. They are made from a konjac plant and contain no carbs and zero calories! These Japanese noodles are also gluten-free, vegan, paleo and keto friendly. Check out 21 amazing shirataki noodle recipes I've collected for you! Today we are heading to ...
Japanese Clear Soup
Made with a flavorful dashi stock base, this Japanese Clear Soup features shiitake mushrooms, daikon, carrot, and sweet potato. Perfect as an appetizer before the main meal or as a light meatless lunch! Let me start this post by saying that I love recipes that require advance preparation. ...
Japanese Omelette Rice (Omurice)
Omurice or Japanese Omelette Rice is a classic dish featuring rice cooked together with chicken, peas, ketchup, and topped with an omelette. It's a hit among kids! You can call it a kids’ version of comfort food. I loved it too, though! The last Japanese recipe I posted on the blog was a huge ...
Japanese Cucumber Salad (Sunomono)
Japanese Cucumber Salad or Sunomono Salad is a crunchy, sweet, and tangy Asian salad requiring only a few simple ingredients. It is great as an appetizer or a side dish! This time I want to share a very simple, but a very tasty salad with you. I am not even sure if it's a salad or a side ...
Japanese Cabbage Pancakes - Okonomiyaki
Filled with cabbage and topped with pork slices, these Japanese Pancakes (Okonomiyaki) make a quick and filling dinner. They require only 20 minutes to make and are full of flavor! I don't know what's happening, but I made pancakes again. The fourth time this month! Let's see. I made Moroccan ...