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:…
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…
Sweet Potato Rice (Satsumaimo Gohan)
Sweet potato rice, or Satsumaimo Gohan, is a popular dish in autumn. It is made by cooking satsumaimo or Japanese sweet potato and rice for slightly sweetened rice. The natural sweetness of the satsumaimo with the rice makes it a…
Marinated Tuna Sashimi
Marinated tuna sashimi or maguro zuke is a dish that features slices of fresh maguro tuna sashimi marinated in a savory soy-based sauce. “maguro” means tuna, and “zuke” comes from the phrase tsukeru, which means to soak or marinate. The maguro slices…
Tuna Mayo Onigiri
Tuna mayo onigiri is a Japanese rice ball typically filled with canned tuna and Japanese mayonnaise. Tuna mayo onigiri has a savory and creamy filling, and it is the perfect on-the-go snack or a light meal. It is a popular item…
Pepper Lunch in Rice Cooker
Pepper Lunch is a popular Japanese fast-food chain specializing in teppanyaki-style dishes. The signature dish at Pepper Lunch is a “pepper steak” or “pepper rice” meal, typically consisting of thinly sliced beef, vegetables, and their house special sauce. This recipe…
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…
Miso Carbonara Udon
Miso carbonara udon is an umami packed dish that combines flavors from the best of both worlds – Italian and Japanese. This recipe is nothing close to the traditional way of making either, but combining the two makes this dish…
Mentaiko Udon
Mentaiko Udon is one of my favorite kinds of udon and also one of the most popular kinds of udon in Japan. Mentaiko is pollock roe that has been marinated with flavor and spices and is commonly eaten with rice…
Tonkatsu Recipe- Air Fry method
Tonkatsu is a popular Japanese dish served with rice, sandwiches, noodles, etc. The word “ton” means pork and “katsu” refers to the process in which pork is covered in bread crumbs and deep fried. Traditionally, tonkatsu is deep fried in oil, however, there…
