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 ハンバーグ
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:…
Dry Curry Recipe in Rice Cooker
Dry curry is typically made with ground meats and minced vegetables stirred-fried in various aromatics and spices. The word “dry” in dry curry comes from the minimal use of liquids when cooking meat and vegetables, resulting in a flavor-packed mixture…
Mitarashi Dango
Mitarashi dango is a sweet and savory rice dumpling or rice cake usually served skewered on a wooden stick. The outside of the dango or rice dumpling is grilled for a great contrast between the crispy exterior and soft, chewy…
Japanese Cream Stew クリームシチュー
Cream stew is a popular type of stew in Japan made with hearty ingredients. It has a milky soup base that will help you overcome any harsh winter. This is how to make the quickest and easiest homemade Japanese Cream…
