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Chicken Porridge Recipe - Japanese Cooking 101
Porridge, or Okayu (お粥) in Japanese, is rice cooked in broth or liquid until it becomes very soft, resulting in either a thin or thick soup-like consistency. Much like chicken soup in American culture, Okayu is traditionally served in Japan to people who are unwell or have little appetite, as it is a delicate and
Rolled Daikon and Salmon Recipe - Japanese Cooking 101
Rolled Daikon and Salmon is a vinegar-marinated salad dish and a nice modern addition to Osechi New Year’s cuisine. Smoked salmon and thin daikon radish are rolled together, creating interesting swirls in the lucky colors of red and white—perfect for starting a new year. This dish can be prepared ahead of time, thanks to the
Low-Carb Okonomiyaki Recipe - Japanese Cooking 101
Low-Carb Okonomiyaki is a creative twist on traditional Japanese cabbage pancakes, using rice paper instead of flour to create a lighter, low-carbohydrate version. By omitting the traditional flour base—a crucial pancake ingredient—this recipe offers a healthier alternative without sacrificing flavor. If you love Okonomiyaki but want to reduce your refined carbohydrate intake, or if you’re
Ume Wakame Gohan - Japanese Cooking 101
Ume Wakame Gohan is a simple mixed rice dish made with Umeboshi pickled sour plums and Wakame seaweed. There’s no chopping involved—just combine all the ingredients and let the rice cooker do the work. It’s incredibly easy, but don’t underestimate its flavor. The sourness of the Umeboshi and the umami from the seaweed create a
Chicken and Mushroom Doria - Japanese Cooking 101
Doria is a Japanese casserole dish made with rice, creamy white sauce, and cheese. It’s a popular Western-influenced dish (Yoshoku) often served at Kissaten styled coffee shops in Japan. In this recipe, instead of serving in individual gratin dishes, doria is made in a deep pie dish that is ideal for family-style serving. After sauteing
Matcha Financier Recipe - Japanese Cooking 101
The financier is a classic French pastry – small, rectangular almond-flavored tea cakes similar to madeleines, renowned for their rich yet light texture, nutty aroma, and golden-brown color. While not widely known in the US, financiers have been beloved in Japan for decades. In fact, they’ve become one of the most popular French-origin baked confections
Tamagotoji Udon (Egg Drop Udon Noodle Soup) - Japanese Cooking 101
Tamagotoji Udon is an udon noodle soup made with beaten eggs swirled into the flavorful dashi-based soup. It is so simple and quick to make in less than 15 minutes!The soup is slightly thickened with the potato starch (or corn starch) which results in silky and smooth texture. Warm, hearty, and filling, it’s a perfect
Jyoya Nabe Recipe - Japanese Cooking 101
Jyoya Nabe (常夜鍋) is a simple Japanese hot pot dish featuring tender spinach and paper-thin sliced pork in a clear Kombu sea kelp broth. While the broth itself is unseasoned, you dip the cooked ingredients in ponzu sauce for flavor. The name “Jyoya” means “every night,” suggesting this dish is good enough to eat for
Temari Sushi Recipe - Japanese Cooking 101
Temari sushi is a delightful bite-sized sushi, characterized by its small, round shape and colorful toppings. These perfectly formed balls of vinegared rice are adorned with an array of ingredients, from fresh seafood to vibrant vegetables. The name “Temari” comes from its resemblance to a traditional and decorative Japanese handball, and due to its elegant
Chicken Piccata Recipe - Japanese Cooking 101
Chicken Piccata is a dish prepared by seasoning thinly pounded chicken tenders, coating them in flour, and dipping them in beaten eggs before pan-frying. The dish gets its name from the Italian word piccata, meaning “a thrust with a lance.” The origin of the name is said to come from the cooking technique itself: the chicken
Sponge Cake Recipe – Japanese Cooking 101
Jump to RecipeJump to VideoPrint RecipeJapanese sponge cake is a very light and fluffy yellow-white cake that is a base component for a lot of Japanese Western-style sweets. Although we have our own traditional Japanese desserts like Mochi rice cake and Anko sweet red beans, Western-style cakes and
Miso Soup Recipe – Japanese Cooking 101
Jump to RecipeJump to VideoPrint RecipeMiso Soup is, as many of you may already know, a soup flavored with Miso Paste and usually includes Tofu and vegetables. It is a very essential dish of Japanese cuisine, and comes with any traditional Japanese meal. Many of you might have had Miso Soup once b
Ramen Recipe – Japanese Cooking 101
Jump to RecipeJump to VideoPrint RecipeRamen is Chinese-style noodles served in strongly seasoned hot soup with various toppings. Ramen has been a very popular dish in Japan for many years. Now the world is catching up with us. Ramen shops are absolutely everywhere, inside and outside Japan. And
Karaage Recipe – Japanese Cooking 101
Jump to RecipeJump to VideoPrint RecipeKaraage is Japanese-style fried chicken (two words: kara age). It is a great appetizer to go with drinks, a kid (and adult) friendly dinner entree, and also a perfect item for aBentolunch box. Japanese Karaage is usually seasoned with garlic and ginger along
Ham Katsu Recipe – Japanese Cooking 101
Jump to RecipeJump to VideoPrint RecipeHam Katsu is Panko-coated deep-fried thinly sliced ham. It was a popular food in the Showa era (1926-1989) in Japan. Ham Katsu has been more of a nostalgic food than anything else, but it’s getting more attention lately, and making a small come-back in the re
Tonkatsu (deep fried pork) Recipe – Japanese Cooking 101
Jump to RecipeJump to VideoPrint RecipeTonkatsu is one of the most beloved “western style” Japanese food in Japan. It is a pork chop breaded with flour, egg, and Panko (bread crumbs), then deep fried. It’s not the healthiest Japanese food, but it is rather a comfort food which everybody can’t get
Zaru Soba Recipe – Japanese Cooking 101
Jump to RecipeJump to VideoPrint RecipeZaru Soba is cold buckwheat noodles with dipping sauce. It is a cool noodle dish often served in summer in Japan. Zaru means a colander or a strainer in Japanese, and cold Soba noodles are usually served on a slotted bamboo mat that lets water drip through.
Demon Slayer (Sukiyaki) Bento Recipe – Japanese Cooking 101
Jump to RecipeJump to VideoPrint RecipeDemon Slayer Bento (鬼滅の刃 牛鍋弁当) is a popular Bento that appeared in the mega-hit anime movie Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. It is a beef bowl orSukiyakibeef overSteamed Ricein a Bento box. Whether you like this anime series or movies or not, this is one of th
Nira Tama Recipe – Japanese Cooking 101
Jump to RecipeJump to VideoPrint RecipeNiratama is stir-fried garlic chive/Chinese chive and scrambled egg. A variation of Nira Tama is similar to a Chinese dish, but what we made here is more home-cooking than anything else. Nira Tama is easy to make with simple ingredients, so it can be an addit
Mitarashi Dango Recipe – Japanese Cooking 101
Jump to RecipeJump to VideoPrint RecipeMitarashi Dango is one of many very traditional Japanese Mochi sweets. Small round Mochi balls are skewered on bamboo sticks and covered with a gooey sweet and salty brown sauce. Mitarashi Dango is a great snack and quite satisfying without being overly sweet
Ham Katsu Sandwich Recipe – Japanese Cooking 101
Jump to RecipeJump to VideoPrint RecipeHam Katsu Sandwich was known as “Katsu” sandwich in the 70s and 80s in Japan, and it was more thriftily made with ham rather than with Tonkatsu pork or chicken cutlets. Ham Katsu soaked in a savory sauce is a perfect filling by itself for this simple and nosta
Kinpira Sweet Potato Recipe – Japanese Cooking 101
Jump to RecipeJump to VideoPrint RecipeKinpira Sweet Potato is braised sweet potato seasoned withSoy Sauceand sugar, just likeKinpira GoboorKinpira Carrot. This is a great small side dish that goes very well with any kind of entree, fish or meat. Or make it as a snack to have with tea in the after
Chicken Udon Noodle Soup Recipe – Japanese Cooking 101
Jump to RecipeJump to VideoPrint RecipeChicken Udon is Udon noodles and chicken thigh pieces cooked in hot soup. It is an easy and light meal, but satisfying enough to stand alone. Chicken Udon is a good food to eat at anytime, but this hot noodle soup is especially delicious in cold seasons.Peopl