Cha-han Cha-han is one of the most classic of the “foreign” foods that are everywhere in Japan. And while it may have originally come from China, it’s been so tweaked to Japanese taste, it’s now a local favorite. Fried rice is on the menu at every ramen restaurant (along with the iconic noodle soup andContinueContinue reading “Japanese Fried Rice”
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J-Style No-Mayo Tuna Salad
Canned tuna has been having a moment lately, and this tasty, tangy take on tuna salad is about to become your new summer go-to! One bite after my Japanese cousin Yoko brought this bowl to the table I was begging for the recipe, and was extra-delighted to discover it uses only six ingredients (including theContinueContinue reading “J-Style No-Mayo Tuna Salad”
Super-Easy Salmon Ginger Rice
Need a dinner that cooks itself into the coziest, most satisfying, winter meal ever? Salmon-Ginger Rice! Meshi are traditional Japanese one-pot dishes that magically meld meat and vegetables with rice into a savory symphony. And if you own a rice cooker,* it all happens at the touch of a button. *If you don’t own aContinueContinue reading “Super-Easy Salmon Ginger Rice”
Sukiyaki: Japanese Beef Hotpot
There’s a reason sukiyaki has been one of the best-loved Japanese dishes in the world for decades—it’s truly Japanese, but also satisfying and delicious by Western standards. Watch faces light up when even people who “don’t like Japanese food” see this tasty stick-to-your ribs pleasure appear on the table. This can be a lean andContinueContinue reading “Sukiyaki: Japanese Beef Hotpot”
Dumpling Hotpot
Gyōza Nabe The key to this quick and satisfying hotpot dinner is your favorite fresh or frozen dumplings. Throw together a delicious savory broth from only four ingredients, chop a few veggies of choice, and voila! Dinner that draws people in like an inviting campfireand feels special even though it only took twenty minutes fromContinueContinue reading “Dumpling Hotpot”
J-Style Poke Bowl
A cool & satisfying summer meal you can make in minutes! When Japanese laborers arrived in Hawaii to work the cane fields a century ago, they brought chirashi sushi with them—a simple meal of rice topped with fresh-caught fish that was the ideal no-cook meal for a tropical climate. Over time, it evolved into theContinueContinue reading “J-Style Poke Bowl”
Sweet & Savory Miso Beef in Lettuce Wraps
I first tasted this fabulous and unusual way of cooking beef at one of my favorite traditional inns, and it continues to be one of the most delicious Japanese main dishes I’ve ever tasted. It leaves you satisfied without feeling stuffed—because of the miso, a little goes a long way, and it’s a great wayContinueContinue reading “Sweet & Savory Miso Beef in Lettuce Wraps”
Japanese Chicken Sliders with a Tasty Trio of Toppings
These juicy chicken sliders with a hint of ginger can be topped with any combination of the toppings, depending on whether you’re in the mood for spicy, savory, creamy or tangy. There’s something for everyone, and the small size means you don’t have to decide which is your favorite until you’ve tried them all! •ContinueContinue reading “Japanese Chicken Sliders with a Tasty Trio of Toppings”
Savory Japanese Beef & Vegetables/Curry Rice
This month’s recipe delivers a leftovers transformation that might be even better than the first night! Serve the classic Japanese mom comfort food called niku-jaga (tender beef, potatoes and vegetables simmered in a savory sauce), then add instant curry to the leftovers the next night for Niku-jaga Curry Rice. Savory Beef & Vegetable Simmer Makes 4 servingsContinueContinue reading “Savory Japanese Beef & Vegetables/Curry Rice”
Tasty Ginger Pork
Serve the classic Japanese mom comfort food called niku-jaga (tender beef, potatoes and vegetables simmered in a savory sauce), then add instant curry to the leftovers the next night for Niku-jaga Curry Rice. This dish is fast, easy, and will make your kitchen smell delicious! Tasty Ginger Pork Serves 4Ingredients:12 oz. (340 g) pork loin or tenderloin2ContinueContinue reading “Tasty Ginger Pork”
Easy Japanese lunchbox supper
Start with a bed of rice, then arrange bits and pieces of leftovers, pantry staples, and/or quick-cooked fresh foods tossed in dressings that you already have in your fridge. The pleasure of this dish is having so many different tastes in one meal It’s summertime, and the last thing you want to do is slaveContinueContinue reading “Easy Japanese lunchbox supper”
Mint-Cilantro Udon & Hamachi with Tomato-Ginger Sauce
Here are two recipes from this month’s book giveaway! Check back in July to see if you won this month’s drawing, but in the meantime please enjoy a delightful summertime supper of Japanese-flavored pesto noodles and seared fresh fish with a piquant tomato-ginger sauce, courtesy of chef and author Eric Gower. The recipes in thisContinueContinue reading “Mint-Cilantro Udon & Hamachi with Tomato-Ginger Sauce”
Japanese Ginger-Soy Steak Sauce
‘Tis the season to dust off the BBQ and grill up some steaks, and the only thing that will make them taste even more sublime is this yum of a dipping sauce! In Japan, bite-sized slices of steak are grilled at the table, then dipped in this savory sauce that zings with just a hintContinueContinue reading “Japanese Ginger-Soy Steak Sauce”
Japanese Chicken Soup for the Soul
When it’s cold and wet and dark outside, people in Japan long for comfort food just as much as we do, and this chicken soup will warm you right down to your toes. It’s comforting, but a little bit different, all at the same time. Serves: 4-6 12 oz. (340g) marinated chicken pieces (recipe below)ContinueContinue reading “Japanese Chicken Soup for the Soul”
Marinated Pork Medallions with Melted Leeks
Special occasions call for special ingredients—this recipe is super simple if you start with ordinary bottled Japanese soba sauce (the kind used for dipping buckwheat noodles) and a relish called yuzu koshō that can be bought off the shelf.* These are both easily available online, if you don’t have an Asian market near you. HaveContinueContinue reading “Marinated Pork Medallions with Melted Leeks”
Chicken & Ginger Yakitori Meatballs
All over Japan, these absolutely delicious chicken meatballs are a must-try at yakitori restaurants. Skewered and slathered in a tangy sauce, they never fail to be a crowd pleaser! Makes 40 small meatballs (They freeze really well if you seal them into a container after boiling) 1 lb. (500g) ground chicken 2 t. (8g) sugarContinueContinue reading “Chicken & Ginger Yakitori Meatballs”
Japanese Summer Rice Bowl
This rice bowl features Poached Salmon with Spicy Miso, Chilled Snow Peas with Soy-Lemon Dressing, and Peppery Marinated Mushrooms This delicious topping is rich in umami goodness, and can be used on fish, chicken, cold veggies and salads with equally tasty success! Spicy Miso Topping 2 T. (30ml) soy sauce 3 T. (45ml) rice vinegarContinueContinue reading “Japanese Summer Rice Bowl“
Yakitori Chicken Mini-Burgers
This is a little less than half a recipe. I usually freeze half of them, then throw together a batch of sauce on another night for an easy five-minute dinner Serves 8 (if one serving size is 5 mini-burgers) Chicken Mini-Burgers 12 oz (340g) ground chicken 12 oz (340g) silken tofu (the soft, custard-y kind,ContinueContinue reading “Yakitori Chicken Mini-Burgers“
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