1. Home-Made Botan Rice Candy Recipe
I absolutely adore candy, and there’s truly nothing better than gorging yourself on a big bowl of juicy sweets. But I don’t think I knew just how delicious and addictive candy could be, that was until I tried Bontan Ame for the first time. Bontan Ame is a soft citrus-flavored candy that is made on …Home-Made Botan Rice Candy Recipe Read More »
2. Jumping Japanese Chicken Wings Recipe
You have probably guessed by now that I adore Asian cuisine. In fact, I can’t get enough of all the fascinating recipes this wonderful and exotic continent has to offer. But what is my favorite thing about Asian cooking? How about the different takes various Asian cultures have on common Western dishes. For example, I …Jumping Japanese Chicken Wings Recipe Read More »
3. Soy-Singing Japanese Pickled Cucumber Recipe
As much as I love sushi, and I really do love sushi, sometimes you need something to go with it. Something with bite, something with tang, something that adds that touch of sharpness. Something like Japanese pickled cucumbers. Japanese pickled cucumbers are a crunchy, tangy, soft, sweet, sour mess of contradictions. They’re the flavor that …Soy-Singing Japanese Pickled Cucumber Recipe Read More »
4. Starchy Steamy Fish Tofu Recipe
Fish tofu… surely a contradiction in terms? How can you have something that is decidedly non-meat with something that contains fish? Well, we’ll put you out of your misery, quite simply, this is not vegetarian. That’s right, fish tofu is just fish that is prepared in such a way that it has the exact same …Starchy Steamy Fish Tofu Recipe Read More »
5. Juicy Grass Carp Recipe
The grass carp is quite the majestic creature, with its long body free of barbs, you can be sure that there’ll be plenty of meat for your meal. This fish has been known for its rich and sumptuous taste, absorbing plenty of flavors and spices. This fish is one of the saltiest that you can …Juicy Grass Carp Recipe Read More »
6. Black Sesame Ice Cream Recipe - The 32nd Flavor!
You may have tried Japanese flavored ice creams like green tea ice cream, red bean ice cream, and the very popular Matcha ice cream, but what about black sesame ice cream? If you’re a fan of Japanese cuisine, you’re probably used to seeing black sesame incorporated into sushi recipes, but while it may seem like …Black Sesame Ice Cream Recipe – The 32nd Flavor! Read More »
7. Spicy Mentaiko Pasta Recipe
If you’ve exhausted all your Italian recipe books and are bored of your usual spaghetti recipes, then why not try your hand with Japanese pasta known as Wafu pasta. Wafu pasta is the Western/Japanese fusion of ingredients combining the classic spaghetti of Italy with traditional Japanese seasonings or toppings to create a mind-blowing experience in …Spicy Mentaiko Pasta Recipe Read More »
8. Surprise Red Bean Mochi Recipe
Mochi (Japanese: 餅, もち) is a Japanese rice cake made of mochigome, which is short-grain glutinous rice. Mochi is a traditional Japanese food that is eaten all year round, but it’s particularly popular around Japanese New Year. In Japan, it is traditionally made in a ceremony called mochitsuki. Fresh mochi is sweet and delightfully chewy, …Surprise Red Bean Mochi Recipe Read More »
9. 3 Super Easy Japanese Shrimp Curry Recipes
Do you love shrimp curry? Oh, I love Japanese curry with fried shrimp. It is one of my favorite Japanese meals. I am not exaggerating, and I am obsessed with curry. I have been in love with it since childhood. It’s always fun to dine out in a Japanese restaurant for shrimp curry. However, you …