Katsu is a Japanese dish made by coating an ingredient in flour, egg, and panko before frying it until golden brown and crispy. The most well-known version is tonkatsu, which uses pork, but katsu can also be made with chicken, fish, vegetables, etc. It's whatever you...
My husband recently asked me to make my scissor-cut noodles again for him, and he told me I needed to share another scissor-cut noodle recipe because it's so popular with you guys! And I don't blame you, they're so good! So, naturally, I started thinking about what...
1. Goma (Sesame Seed) Noodles These refreshing goma noodles feature chilled somen noodles tossed in a creamy Japanese sesame dressing and topped with crunchy cucumbers and your favorite fresh vegetables. Goma (Sesame Seed) Noodles 2. Healthy Peanut Noodles in a Jar...
This slow cooker chicken and vegetable dish is an easy, comforting meal that requires very little hands-on cooking. Plus, it's super budget-friendly! I haven't done the official math, but I'd say each serving is about $2-3.Chicken legs are cooked with carrots, garlic,...
Gyudon is a classic Japanese rice bowl made with thinly sliced beef and sweet, savory onions simmered in a flavorful sauce and served over rice. It’s a comforting meal that’s simple, satisfying, and easy to make at home! When I went to Japan with a couple of my...
Growing up, katsu was (and still is) one of the things my mom makes the most when I come home. The smell of katsu is so nostalgic, and it's one of the most popular Japanese dishes for good reason! The name "tonkatsu" itself is a combination of "ton" (meaning pork) and...
I’m pretty picky when it comes to salad dressings, and I’m convinced it’s because I grew up eating Japanese goma dressing. Once you’ve had it, everything else feels inferior! Seriously.Goma dressing is rich, nutty, savory, slightly sweet, and unbelievably creamy,...
Mayak eggs, also known as “drug eggs,” are a popular Korean side dish that will leave you coming back for more! The name simply comes from how incredibly addictive they are. The kind of dish you’ll crave again and again. Whenever I make them, I finish it in one day...
Hiyashi tantanmen (冷やし担々麺) can be broken down in Japanese like this:- Hiyashi (冷やし): Chilled or cold- Tantanmen (担々麺): The Japanese version of Chinese dan dan noodles So hiyashi tantanmen essentially means “chilled tantanmen” or “cold dan dan-style noodles.” Yep,...
Yaki Udon is a comforting Japanese stir-fried noodle dish made with thick, chewy udon noodles tossed in a savory sauce. It's seriously my favorite (probably because udon noodles are my favorite noodle, so maybe I'm biased). Unlike soup-based udon dishes, Yaki Udon is...
There’s something so comforting about a Japanese curry rice bowl, and this curry donburi is one of my favorite ways to enjoy it. I recently saw @scallion__baby on Instagram create something similar to this recipe and I was immediately inspired to make my own version....
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...
Yakitori is one of Japan’s most beloved grilled foods: tender meat threaded onto skewers and brushed with a sweet-savory tare as they cook. I have many memories walking back to my apartment in Tokyo and stopping at a little stand that was just a block away for some...
This recipe comes from my husband's brother's wife (yes, my sister-in-law)! She's Chinese and shared her family's braised pork belly recipe with us one day, and I immediately asked her for the recipe. It's SO GOOD.It's her signature dish, and I can see why... I'm...
I came up with this dish completely on a whim one day, just combining flavors I love: nutty sesame, spicy chili oil, and refreshing cold noodles. It's been over 100 degrees Fahrenheit here where I live, so I've been in desperate need of cold noodle dishes! It's too...
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.
