People who love Japanese food should know very well the importance of Nori. Nori is a seaweed paper that's one of the main ingredients in many Japanese dishes and plays a vital in a healthy diet being rich in protein, fiber as well as vitamins and minerals. Originally … [Read more...]
Japanese Cuisine
The Japanese cuisine is one of the most popular Asian food that has conquered the world. Wherever you go today, there's bound to be a Japanese restaurant where locals and visitors can enjoy their favorite dishes. There are many factors that led to the popularity of Japanese … [Read more...]
Cold Soba Noodles
Soba is a type of thin noodles made of buckwheat. The word also means buckwheat in Japanese. This type of noodles can be served chilled with a dipping sauce or in hot soup. You can find it in almost all restaurants in Japan. Cold soba is a wonderful recipe for noodle lovers. … [Read more...]
Yakitori
Yakitori or grilled skewered chicken is a Japanese dish which is an ultimate bestseller. People of all ages love these sweet and tender chicken bites infused with a Japanese sauce. The leeks and bell peppers add more taste to it too. Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 … [Read more...]
Salmon Teriyaki
Salmon teriyaki is a delicious Japanese dish that is pleasing to the the taste buds. You may use the same recipe for other seafood or vegetables. Enjoy this dish with a cup of steamed rice or Japanese fried rice. Serves 4 Ingredients: 1lb. fresh salmon fillet, … [Read more...]
Fresh Cold Tofu Appetizer
Fresh cold tofu appetizer is an effortless dish which tastes superb. If you want a fancier presentation, all you have to do is slice the tofu in smaller portions and place them on soup spoons. Follow the same process and top them with shiso, spring onions and bonito flakes, but … [Read more...]
Japanese Garlic Ginger Steak
Japanese garlic ginger steak is a delectable meat recipe with an Asian twist. The meat is marinated the Japanese way, making it simple but definitely tasty. It is best eaten with marinated vegetables, but it great with rice too. Just like any other steak recipe. Do not … [Read more...]
Steamed Egg Custard
Steamed egg custard or chawanmushi is a Japanese dish that is often served as an appetizer. It is eaten warm or at room temperature. I like the smooth tofu like texture of the custard, while the meats and vegetables all go together and give off a variety of tastes that makes … [Read more...]
Chicken Karaage
Chicken karaage is also known as sesame fried chicken. It is a Japanese dish that is sold by street vendors and izakaya’s overseas. It is a quick and easy recipe which can eaten as a snack, appetizer or main course. According to Wikipedia, karaage is a Japanese cooking tech … [Read more...]
Seafood Teppanyaki
Japanese food is a cuisine that almost everybody likes. The first thing that often comes into mind is usually sushi, sashimi and ramen, but there is actually more to it than that. One type of dish that stands out is teppanyaki. Teppan refers to an iron plate while yaki means, … [Read more...]
Sumeshi
I have always thought that plain cooked rice is used for sushi; little did I know that it is cooked in a specific way to make it more delicious. Here’s the first step to making our favorite bite-sized Japanese dish. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups uncooked short grain r … [Read more...]
Yakitori
Yakitori or chicken teriyaki skewers are always a treat. They are marinated in sweet soy sauce and boiled or grilled to suit your taste. Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons sesame oil 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar 1 … [Read more...]
Shiitake Chicken Ramen
I am still not over my soup streak. I think it is because of the extremely hot weather. I’ve been having my share of soups for almost a week now and I’m running out of ideas. That’s why I chose ramen. I honestly am not a big fan, because I prefer Chinese noodle dishes better. This … [Read more...]
Beef Tataki
Tataki is a Japanese way of cooking where fish or meat is seared over hot flame. The outside is browned but it is medium rare in the inside. The dish is similar to steak, but the marinade is very Asian, giving the meat more flavor. It can be an appetizer or a main dish if … [Read more...]
Kani Salad
Kani refers to imitation Japanese crab sticks. It does not contain any crab; instead it has flavoring. Kani salad is a common appetizer you can find in most restaurants that serve Japanese food. It is a personal favorite. It makes a good sandwich filling as … [Read more...]
Omurice
is a Japanese omelette with fried rice, chicken and vegetables. It is a popular dish that is cooked at home. You can also find this dish in restaurants and izakayas in Japan. For those who are fond of noodles, you can use this to replace the rice and make … [Read more...]
Pork Tonkatsu
This is a simple and yet delightful dish. It is a common fare served in Japanese restaurants. It is usually seasoned with salt, but I prefer garlic salt. You may use regular salt but add some garlic powder to make the pork tastier. The same recipe will work on chicken fillet … [Read more...]
Ebi (Shrimp) Tempura
Tempura is a Japanese dish made of seafood or vegetables. It is dipped in batter and deep fried. It was introduced by Portuguese missionaries and traders to the Tokugawa shogunate and it gained popularity since then. If you get a chance to visit Portugal, try a dish called … [Read more...]