Sushi cake is a cute, show-stopping twist on traditional sushiβperfect for parties, potlucks, or impressing guests without rolling a single sushi roll. It’s also ideal for those who prefer a savory cake over a sweet one! It is so much…
Creamy Mentaiko Udon
Creamy mentaiko udon comes together in 5 minutes and is the best weekday meal especially after a long day. Mentaiko is a salted pollock roe that adds umami to the creamy udon. If you are looking for a quick weekday…
Miso Salmon in Air fryer
Miso salmon is a sweet, savory miso glaze on soft, buttery salmon. It is perfect for after a long day of work, after school, or in a bento box for lunch. It is loaded with protein and healthy fats that…
Spam Musubi (made in rice cooker)
Spam musubi is a sweet, savory teriyaki-type sauce with a thick slice of spam over a bed of hot compressed rice. It originated in Hawaii, and I particularly grew up eating them. Generally, you cook the spam in the teriyaki…
Sushi bake
Sushi bake has been a viral recipe for months, and for good reason. It comes together super quickly while satisfying the “sushi” craving. This dish is also for those who do not consume raw fish as it is fully cooked….
Beef Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ)
Beef yakiniku is a Japanese BBQ usually grilled over an iron plate or charcoal. The wordΒ yakiΒ or yaku in Japanese means to grill, andΒ nikuΒ translates meat. This recipe is easy yakiniku done at home with a pan (or wok). It’s super easy…
Gyukatsu recipe (fried beef cutlet)
Have you heard of “tonkatsu” or “katsu“? Tonkatsu is a fried pork cutlet and is one of the more well-known Japanese foods. However, gyukatsu is the sister dish to tonkatsu and dare I say the better one… Gyu means beef in Japanese, and katsu means cutlet. Gyukatsu has become increasingly popular in Japan in…
Salmon onigiri (rice ball)
Onigiri is often thought to have a savory filling encased in soft, chewy rice, shaped in a triangle. However, onigiri can be made using mixed rice, where all the ingredients are mixed together before molding into a triangle. This recipe…
Japanese Hamburger Steak γγ³γγΌγ°
Japanese hamburger steak or hambagu is a popular Western-style Japanese dish enjoyed at home, at yoshoku (Western-style) restaurants, or in Bentos. The thick, juicy hamburger patty with a sweet, tangy sauce is the perfect combo with rice. Hamburger Steak Ingredients:…
Temaki Sushi (Hand Roll)
Temaki sushi is a popular type of sushi in Japanese cuisine. It is known as “hand roll” because it is made by hand without special tools or molds. The term “temaki” translates to “hand-rolled” in Japanese. Use this temaki sushi…
Creamy Miso Ramen
Creamy miso ramen is a spin on traditional miso ramen. It features a rich and creamy broth made by incorporating creamy ingredients such as mayo or peanut butter. This recipe requires zero cooking and will surprise you with how rich,…
Mazesoba (γΎγγγ°)
Mazesoba is a broth-less Japanese noodle dish that originated in Nagoya. Mazesoba translates to “mixed noodles” or “mixed soba.” The dish includes thick, chewy noodles (similar to thick ramen or egg noodles) mixed with a flavorful sauce and various toppings,…
