Braised Pork Belly
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...
Hiyashi Soba with Spicy Peanut Sauce
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...
Fukujinzuke (Soy-Pickled Vegetables)
Fukujinzuke (福神漬け) is a traditional Japanese pickle made by marinating a variety of vegetables in a sweet and savory soy sauce-based brine. Common ingredients include daikon, lotus root, cucumber, eggplant, and ginger. It creates a colorful mix of crisp, crunchy...
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.
Spicy Chinese Eggplant with Minced Pork
My Spicy Chinese Eggplant with Minced Pork is a classic and comforting dish featuring Chinese eggplants stir-fried until soft and golden, paired with seasoned minced pork cooked in a deeply flavorful sauce. It’s a staple in many Chinese households and can be found in...
One-Pan Beef, Mushroom, and Cabbage Rice
This one-pan cabbage and rice dish is a simple, comforting meal where everything cooks together to create a savory, flavorful meal with minimal effort.Cabbage is one of the most versatile vegetables you can keep in your kitchen, and it shows up constantly across many...
Hiyashi Chuka (冷やし中華) with Sesame Dressing
With how hot and humid Japanese summers are, Hiyashi Chuka (冷やし中華) is the perfect summer dish. It consists of chilled ramen noodles topped with a variety of colorful ingredients. It’s a refreshing option, perfect to help you cool down. I sort of think of it as a...
5 Japanese Picnic Dishes (That Can Be Eaten Cold!)
1. How to Wrap Onigiri Like Japanese Convenience Stores Learn how to wrap onigiri using the same method as Japanese convenience stores to keep the seaweed perfectly crisp until you're ready to eat. 2. Hiyashi Chuka - Cold Noodle Salad A refreshing Japanese cold noodle...
Bibim Guksu (Cold Spicy Korean Mixed Noodles)
This is one of my favorite dishes to eat in the summer when it’s hot out - Bibim Guksu (비빔국수), or Cold Spicy Korean Mixed Noodles. It’s light, refreshing, and packed with bold, spicy flavors that wake up your taste buds.Made with thin wheat noodles (typically...
Yaki Onigiri (Japanese Grilled Rice Ball)
Yaki Onigiri, or Japanese grilled rice balls, are a little twist on traditional onigiri (Japanese rice balls). After shaping rice into a triangle or oval, the rice balls are grilled. The outside then becomes golden brown and crisp. They're often brushed with a savory...
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Simple 1-Pot Rice Cooker Recipes
Adobo Chicken Rice in a Rice Cooker
My Adobo Chicken Rice in a Rice Cooker is a simple, flavorful dish that combines the rich, tangy-sweet flavors of Filipino chicken adobo with the convenience of a one-pot meal. This recipe uses a rice cooker to cook both the rice and the chicken simultaneously, making...
Healthy Chicken Teriyaki Bowl in a Rice Cooker
This healthy chicken teriyaki rice cooker bowl is effortless but delivers on every level: difficulty level (easy!), comfort, and nutrition. Everything cooks together in one pot, allowing the rice to soak up all the teriyaki flavors while the chicken stays tender and...
Bibimbap (Korean Mixed Rice) in a Rice Cooker
Bibimbap, a beloved Korean dish, is traditionally known for its vibrant mix of vegetables, proteins, and rice, all topped with a flavorful gochujang sauce. While it’s often prepared using a variety of stovetop methods, making bibimbap in a rice cooker brings...
Sweet Treats from Kyrié
Yaki Onigiri (Japanese Grilled Rice Ball)
Yaki Onigiri, or Japanese grilled rice balls, are a little twist on traditional onigiri (Japanese rice balls). After shaping rice into a triangle or oval, the rice balls are grilled. The outside then becomes golden brown and crisp. They're often brushed with a savory...
Homemade Anko (Japanese Red Bean Paste)
Homemade anko (Japanese red bean paste) is an ingredient in Japanese cuisine that is traditional yet surprisingly versatile once you start working with it. Made from simmered adzuki beans, sugar, and a pinch of salt, it has a gentle sweetness and an earthy depth...
Japanese Sweet Potato (Yakiimo) Crackers
These Japanese Sweet Potato Crackers are the perfect balance of cozy and crave-worthy - slightly sweet, buttery, and irresistibly crisp. Japanese sweet potatoes bring a naturally rich, nutty sweetness and creamy texture that makes these crackers feel a little more...
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.
