Category: Traditional Japanese Dishes
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Easy Classic Japanese Curry (カレーライス)
If you ask any Japanese person, they will probably agree that curry was a staple in their home growing up. Japanese curry, or “kare,” (カレー) is a beloved comfort food that has captured the hearts and taste buds of people in Japan, and beyond as well! With its rich, flavorful sauce and hearty ingredients, it’s… Read more
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Tonkatsu (Japanese Fried Breaded Pork Cutlets): 3 Methods
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 “katsu” (meaning cutlet). Tonkatsu… Read more
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Ichigo Daifuku (いちご大福): Japanese Strawberry Mochi Recipe
Ichigo Daifuku is a delightful Japanese sweet treat that combines the freshness of ripe strawberries with the chewiness of mochi rice cake and the sweetness of red bean paste. This confectionery masterpiece is created by wrapping a whole strawberry in sweet red bean paste, then encasing it in a layer of soft, pillowy mochi. The… Read more
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Taiyaki
Japanese Taiyaki is a beloved street food that has captured the hearts and taste buds of people around the world. Shaped like a fish, this delightful pastry is crispy on the outside and filled with a variety of sweet or savory fillings, making it a versatile treat for any occasion. Taiyaki originated in Japan during… Read more
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Easy Rice Cooker Oyakodon (親子丼)
Oya (親), ko (子), and don (丼) literally translates to parent-child-bowl, referring to the use of both chicken (parent) and eggs (child) in the recipe. A little morbid, I know. It’s a type of donburi, which is a Japanese rice bowl dish typically served with various toppings. I grew up eating oyakodon, which is made… Read more