I love getting Purin at cafés in Japan, but you can also find it in convenience stores and bakeries. Purin (プリン) is a Japanese-style custard pudding, similar to flan or crème caramel. It has a smooth, creamy texture with a lightly sweet egg custard base, topped with a...
Furikake is a Japanese pantry staple that instantly makes rice more oomph. When buying furikake, there are so many flavors to choose from: salmon, wasabi, shiso, takana (mustard greens), shrimp, egg, seaweed blends, even kimchi-inspired versions. Every brand seems to...
I love Japanese curry, and I grew up eating it almost every week. It’s comforting, rich, a little sweet, a little savory, and always hits the spot. And to be totally honest, I mostly cook it straight from the box. Those Japanese curry blocks are popular for a...
Dashi is the backbone of Japanese cooking and one of the main reasons Japanese food tastes so deeply savory yet clean and light. It does a lot of the heavy lifting in Japanese dishes! Rather than relying on long-simmered bones or heavy aromatics, dashi is typically...
Fried rice is one of those dishes that is both comforting and versatile, and this simple version is a perfect example. With just a handful of ingredients - garlic, ginger, green onions, peas and carrots, soy sauce, and a touch of sesame oil - this recipe transforms...
Teppanyaki-style cooking doesn’t have to be flashy or complicated to be good! And this chicken and veggie dish is proof. It’s built on simplicity, letting a few familiar ingredients do exactly what they’re supposed to do. Everything hits the pan hot, cooks fast, and...
Carrot-ginger dressing is a staple of Japanese-style restaurants, instantly recognizable by its vibrant orange color and bright, savory-sweet flavor. Funny enough, this actually isn't really served in Japan. But regardless, it's definitely delish!Often served over a...
Japanese curry will always be my number one, but at the end of the day, I’m just a curry girl at heart. I love it in all its forms, across cuisines and spice levels, and Thai curry holds a very special place in that love. It’s bold, aromatic, creamy, and deeply...
My Mongolian Ground Beef is a quick, flavorful twist on the classic Mongolian beef, trading sliced steak for ground beef for a more approachable (and cheaper!) dish. But it still keeps the same bold, savory-sweet profile that makes the dish so popular. Using ground...
It's a common occurrence to come home to my mom making "Nabe," (鍋) the Japanese word for hot pot. Mille-Feuille Nabe (ミルフィーユ鍋 ) is a Japanese hot pot dish that creatively layers ingredients to resemble a "thousand-leaf" (mille-feuille) structure, similar to the French...
This Sheet-Pan Chili Crisp Salmon is one of those effortless dishes that feels bold and exciting while still being incredibly easy to pull together. The salmon bakes up tender and flaky, coated in a glossy marinade that balances salty soy sauce, sweet honey, and the...
Gyudon (牛丼), or "beef bowl," is one of Japan's most popular types of donburi, a category of dishes that serve toppings over rice in a bowl. In gyudon, thinly sliced beef and onions are simmered in a savory-sweet sauce of soy sauce, dashi, and mirin, creating a...
This garlic miso chicken is one of those quietly powerful dishes where a simple marinade does all the heavy lifting. Miso forms the backbone, bringing deep umami and savoriness, while mirin and brown sugar balance it out with gentle sweetness. Soy sauce reinforces the...
Agedashi Tofu is one of the most underrated Japanese dishes outside of Japan. At its core, it’s simply tofu that’s fried until delicate and crisp on the outside, then served in a savory dashi-based broth. But its simplicity is deceptive. The contrast between the...
Dumplings (known as "gyoza" in Japanese) are a beloved dish that I grew up on. I have fond memories of stuffing wrappers with pork filling in my mom's kitchen. They embody a "labor of love" in their preparation. Making gyoza from scratch involves several steps that...
Kyrié is a half-Japanese food content creator and avid home cook who specializes in Asian cuisine, with a focus on Japanese. She loves developing recipes and sharing approachable yet authentic meals. When she’s not in the kitchen, she’s helping her husband Jeff tend to their garden, or on some artistic venture.
