4-Ingredient Purin (Japanese Custard Pudding)
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...
Easy Furikake Recipe
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...
Homemade Japanese Curry Roux
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...
Welcome to Kyrié’s Kitchen
Welcome to Kyrié’s Kitchen—a collection of approachable, flavor-forward recipes inspired by my Japanese-American roots and love for cozy, home-cooked meals. Whether you’re looking for a weeknight favorite or a cultural classic with a twist, you’ll find recipes here that are easy to follow and full of heart.
How to Make Traditional Japanese Dashi
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...
The EASIEST Fried Rice Recipe!
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 Chicken and Veggies
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 (Japanese Restaurant-Style)
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...
Creamy Peanut Coconut Red Curry with Chicken Meatballs
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...
Mongolian Ground Beef
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...
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The EASIEST Fried Rice Recipe!
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...
Oyakodon (親子丼) in a Rice Cooker
In the word "Oyakodon," Oya (親), ko (子), and don (丼) literally translate to parent-child-bowl, referring to the use of both chicken (parent) and eggs (child) in the recipe.A little morbid, I know.Oyakodon is a type of donburi, which is a Japanese rice bowl dish...
Garlic Butter Corn Rice (Easy Rice Cooker Recipe)
If you're on the hunt for a flavorful and easy side dish that can be made in just your rice cooker, look no further! My Garlic Butter Corn Rice is a combination of garlic, rich butter, and sweet corn that will elevate any meal.Perfect for busy weeknights or as a...
Sweet Treats from Kyrié
4-Ingredient Purin (Japanese Custard Pudding)
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...
Persimmon Crumble in a Skillet
My Persimmon Crumble is one of those desserts that feels both comforting and a little unexpected. If you've never had a persimmon before, I'll touch on what exactly they are below. But a ripe persimmon tastes sweet and mellow, with honeyed, almost caramel-like notes...
How to Wrap Onigiri Like Japanese Convenience Stores
Onigiri (おにぎり), also known as Japanese rice balls, are a beloved staple in Japanese cuisine. Made by shaping seasoned rice - often with a tasty filling in the center - into a triangle, circle, or oval, onigiri are then wrapped with a sheet of nori (seaweed).The...
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.
