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...]
Chicken Teriyaki Onigiri
Onigiri are Japanese rice balls which are often eaten during picnics or as take-out food. For this recipe we used chicken teriyaki, but other filling variations can also be used. Rice molds can easily be found in Japanese stores. If you cannot find any, you may form the rice … [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...]
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...]
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 … [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 … [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...]
Okonomiyaki
Okonomiyaki is a Japanese pancake or pizza with a variety of ingredients.  According to Wikipedia, The name is derived from the word okonomi, meaning "what you like" or "what you want", and yaki meaning "grilled" or "cooked". Okonomiyaki is mainly associated with Kansai … [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...]
Agedashi Tofu
Agedashi Tofu is a well known Japanese dish served as an appetizer or eaten as a side dish. It is a personal favourite, but I prefer a thicker sauce instead of the regular tentsuyu. Tofu is a good source of iron, low calorie and low fat. It is a healthy and delicious recipe that … [Read more...]