Tofu cream is easy to make and low in calories. It’s an almighty condiment that can be used from pasta dishes to sweets. Tofu cream is made from tofu, which is healthy, tasty, and good for weight-loss. Let’s give it a try! Contents: What is Tofu Cream? Save Time! How to Drain Tofu Tofu Cream’s Appeal How to Use Tofu Cream Basic Tofu Cream Recipe Tofu Cream Mushroom Gratin Recipe Tomato Tofu Cream Pasta Recipe Fruit Roll Cake with Tofu Cream Recipe Tofu Cream Potato Salad Recipe What is Tofu Cream? Tofu cream is very white and creamy, like heavy cream. It looks so yummy, it’s surprising to realize that it’s made from tofu. All you have to do is […]
Difference between Japanese Hamburger Steak and the U.S. Japanese hamburger steak is one of the most popular meals among children. Japanese hamburger steak is different from the U.S. version of the dish, because the Japanese hamburger patty is made by mixing ground meat and a variety of vegetables. This is a meal filled with mother’s love, as mothers whose children don’t like vegetables try to have their kids eat vegetables by mixing minced or grated vegetables into meat. Japanese hamburger steak is a perennial favorite for lunch, dinner, and bento. Meat Combination: A common Japanese hamburger steak is made with a combination of ground beef and ground pork. The basic ratio is 1: 1, but nowadays steak with more beef […]
Delicious Chicken Dishes From Japan Many of the classic Japanese dishes are made with chicken, such as karaage (fried chicken), yakitori (Japanese style skewered chicken), oyako don (chicken egg rice bowl), teriyaki chicken, chicken steamed rice, chicken hot pots and so on. But chicken did not become widely used in Japan until the mid 20th century. With the influence of Buddhism introduced in the 6th century, meat consumption was prohibited for a long time. It wasn’t until the late 20th century when western influence brought meat consumption back. But chicken was way more expensive than other meat and not too many people could afford it. Chicken became affordable after the World War II, when America exported broiler chickens, which are […]
Salmon is a fish that is widely consumed all over the world. Salmon are high in nutrients and have many healthy benefits such as protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamin D. Here are some healthy and delicious authentic Japanese Salmon recipes that are fun and have an Asian flair. You should definitely give them a try! Best Grilled Japanese Salmon Recipes: Miso Glazed Salmon Recipe Saikyo Miso Grilled Salmon Recipe Salted Grilled Salmon with Steamed Veggie and Rice Recipe Pan Fried Salmon with Negi-Shio Sauce Recipe Miso Glazed Salmon Recipe This miso (fermented soybean paste) grilled salmon is great for barbecues or dinner parties! The sweet miso glazed salmon is hearty and delicious. Japanese main dishes go well with rice, […]
Contents: What is Sukiyaki? Major Two Sauce Styles – About “Warishita” Popular Sukiyaki Sauce Brands How to cook Sukiyaki? (Beef Sukiyaki Recipe) Sukiyaki Reinvented Recipe What is “Sukiyaki” Song? What is “Sukiyaki” Western Django? What is Sukiyaki? What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear sukiyaki, perhaps the famous love song Sukiyaki? What about the Japanese hot pot dish sukiyaki? For most Japanese, we immediately crave hot pot dishes, especially sukiyaki, on a cold winter day. Do you know the difference between sukiaki and shabu shabu? Both are hot pot dishes but very different, one is more of a sizzling pot and the other is a simmering soup. Sukiyaki is the first one and involves sautéing […]
Basically, Oden is a Japanese soup made by filling a simmering pot with a dashi soup stock and various ingredients such as daikon (Japanese radish), boiled egg, multiple types of fish cakes, and konnyaku (yam cake). The oden ingredients are simmered in the pot for hours, or even days, and when you bite into the ingredients your mouth will be filled with the juicy flavorful soup. Yum! Also, once you have enjoyed your soup you can then add rice or noodles at the end for another delicious meal. Contents: What is Oden? Oden by Regions of Japan 15 Most Popular Oden Ingredients Assorted Fish Cake Sets and Oden Soups How to cook Oden? What is Oden? If you heard of […]
Contents: What is Shabu Shabu? How to cook Shabu Shabu Shabu Shabu Reinvented Recipe Shabu Shabu Dipping Sauces What is Shabu Shabu? Hot pot dishes are a staple food in Japan during the cold winter months, and shabu shabu is the one of the most popular ones eaten at both home and at restaurants. The difference between shabu shabu and other hot pot dishes, such as oden or sukiyaki, is that oden broth is seasoned with soy sauce, kombu kelp, and mirin (sweet cooking sake) and sukiyaki broth is much sweeter and seasoned with soy sauce and sugar. How to eat Shabu Shabu Shabu shabu has a clear broth, seasoned only with kombu kelp, so it has very little flavor. […]
Contents: How to make Ramen Noodles Noodles Q&A How to cook Ramen? How to make Ramen Noodles Japanese people have traditionally consumed soba (buckwheat flour noodles) and udon (thick wheat noodles) as much as rice, so noodles are favorite dish for many. Even in the U.S., the population of Japanese ramen-noodle lovers among the Asian community continues to increase. Whether its ramen, soba, or udon, noodles play a key role in Japanese cuisine. There is a factory in Rancho Domingues, California that looks small and unassuming, but its interior is packed with rows of Japanese noodle-making machinery. The factory interior is extremely hygienic, and close attention is paid to temperature management. Many different noodles are made here. Currently, about 150 […]
Contents: What is Sushi Rice? Tips For Perfect Sushi Rice Let’s Cook Sushi Rice at Home! Easy Breezy Sushi Rice Seasonings What is Sushi Rice? Sushi rice comes with all sushi dishes such as nigiri, maki sushi (sushi rolls), and chirashi sushi, but it is not just steamed rice. Did you notice that rice used in a sushi restaurant has a specific texture and a slight sweetness to it? The perfect balance between texture and sweetness brings out the flavor of the neta, which is the item placed on the top of the rice. Don’t be scared, making sushi rice is not too much of a hassle, just add a little seasoning and there you go, you have the perfect […]
The Japanese traditional confectionery, wagashi, is very delicately shaped and flavored with natural ingredients such as agar, strained azuki beans, and yomogi (mugwort) leaf. In Japan, seasonality plays an important part of their food culture, especially in regards to the ingredients, theme, color, and presentation. For Japanese culinary arts, all these should match the season. The Japanese dessert wagashi is the epitome of how Japanese celebrate season and life! Spring Wagashi | Summer Wagashi | Autumn Wagashi | Winter Wagashi Japanese Dessert (Wagashi) in Spring In spring, cherry blossoms bloom throughout the nation and people hold hanami, or cherry-blossom viewing parties. Spring also marks the beginning of the school year (in the Japanese system of education)and the time to make […]
What is Miso Soup? Traditionally many fermented products have been eaten in Japan, because the climate encourages the growth of microorganisms. These fermented products reflect the wisdom Japanese people accumulated over centuries of experience. In particular, the idea of fermenting soybeans, which are rich in nutrients but difficult to digest, has created natto (fermented soybeans), soy sauce and miso (fermented soybean paste). As they say, “A bowl of miso soup a day keeps the doctor away”. Miso has been a health secret of the Japanese for many years. Why don’t we review our basic diet and add miso soup to our daily menu? Tofu Miso Soup Recipe Grilled Mochi and Leafy Green Miso Soup Recipe Clam Miso Soup Recipe Tonjiru […]
Onigiri is a rice ball which is both a comfort food and a to-go meal in Japan. It is a simple, light and savory food made from steamed rice with a filling inside and usually wrapped with nori (dried seaweed). You can fill an onigiri with anything, but the most common fillings in Japan are umeboshi (salted plum), kombu (seasoned kelp), and sake (grilled salmon). The rice used in onigiri is typically Japonica short rice, a short white grained rice. Contents: What is Onigiri (Rice Balls)? Variation of Onigiri (Onigiri Fillings) 10 Most Popular Onigiri Fillings Let’s Make Onigiri! (Onigiri Recipe) How to Wrap Onigiri Umeboshi Onigiri and Shiozake (Salted Salmon) Onigiri Recipe Tenmusu (Shrimp Tempura Onigiri) Recipe What is […]
What is Donburi (Rice Bowl)? Donburi is the Japanese word for a serving bowl, often slightly bigger than a regular rice bowl. Donburi also refers to the meal itself, which is rice topped with seasoned dishes in a donburi bowl. For example, a beef bowl, gyu-don (donburi is often shortened to “don”) is a common dish both in and out of Japan, thanks to fast food chains. Historically, donburi is a relatively new dish created by a tempura restaurant in Tokyo. In 1837, the first tempura donburi was served at the restaurant Sansada in Asakusa, Tokyo. Until then, all dishes were served on separate plates, which was time consuming for busy working class merchants in Tokyo. At first, donburi was […]
Let’s try Japanese Rice Recipes! Takikomi gohan (flavored rice) is a wholesome fare that offers both nutrients and umami (savoriness). Here are several takikomi gohan recipes that can be easily prepared in a rice-cooker! Chicken Gomoku Okowa Recipe Takikomi Gohan with Chestnut and Pork Recipe Asari Clam Gohan Recipe Curry Takikomi Gohan Recipe Takikomi Gohan with Octopus and Daikon Recipe Salmon Takikomi Gohan Recipe Chicken Gomoku Okowa Recipe (glutinous rice with mixed ingredients) Ingredients (Serves 3-4) 2 cups mochi-gome (glutinous rice) 1 chicken thigh 1/4 burdock 1/2 carrot 2 shiitake mushrooms 1/2 deep-fried tofu ● Seasonings 1 Tbsp. sake 1 Tbsp. soy [sauce] 1/4 tsp. salt 1 Tbsp. mirin 1 tsp. sesame oil 1 tsp. wafu dashi Cooking Directions Wash […]
Contents: What is Gyoza? How to cook Gyoza? (Pork Gyoza Recipe) Frozen Gyoza: Super Easy Recipe! What is Gyoza? Crisply pan-fired skin, wrapping a hot juicy filling is the perfect dish with rice or as a snack with beer. We are talking about gyoza, or Japanese dumplings, a food popular with kids and adults alike. You may think that gyoza originated in China, but surprisingly, similar foods have existed for a long time in other countries, such as India, Nepal, and Mongolia. This is because growing wheat, which started Mesopotamia, spread throughout countries along the Silk Road. The wheat-eating cultures that reached China influenced gyoza-making. In China, gyoza usually refers to sui-gyoza (boilied dumpling), but pan-fried gyoza (pot-sticker gyoza) is […]
Contents: What is Okonomiyaki? Okonomiyaki restaurants Okonomiyaki sauce Okonomiyaki provides balanced nutrients Make Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki at home! (Okonomiyaki recipe) Other Styles of Okonomiyaki Osaka-style Okonomiyaki Recipe Easy Okonomiyaki Kits What is Okonomiyaki? It’s a pancake made with water / egg / flour batter mixed with squid, beef or pork as well as cabbage or any vegetable of your choice. It’s cooked on a heated teppan grill and served with sauce and toppings such as aonori (seaweed flakes). Okonomiyaki can be roughly divided into three types: Hiroshima-style, Osaka-style and Tokyo-style (a.k.a monja-yaki). What makes the Hiroshima-style more distinctive than the other two is that the ingredients are stacked upon one another in layers. In Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki, a large helping of cabbage […]
Contents: Takoyaki – What is it? How to make it? Takoyaki recipe & Takoyaki Batter recipe Ingredients The Best Pan for making Takoyaki An Easy Meal! Enjoy Premade Takoyaki at Home! Takoyaki – What is it? How to make it? Takoyaki literally means fried tako, octopus. This is a mouthwatering street food that originated in Osaka, Japan. Takoyaki is basically a bite-sized dough ball with an octopus chunk inside. It is great as a quick lunch or even an appetizer for dinner. Many Japanese love to host takoyaki parties with their friends and make takoyaki together. It’s a fun activity and conversation flows when making takoyaki with the takoyaki hot plate. If you want a real authentic takoyaki, find someone […]
Let’s try Natto Recipe! Many natto lovers are found in the northern and southern parts of Japan. Although natto was traditionally unpopular in the Kansai area, where residents hated its distinctive smell, the advance in biotechnology has made it possible to culture pure strains of bacillus natto to create natto having less odor. Thanks to the less smelly versions, natto is now a popular food that’s enjoyed by Japanese throughout the country. Natto is delicious but it has a distinctive smell and stickiness. Even the simplest way to eat natto—putting over on rice and sprinkling it with condiments and soy sauce—never becomes boring. When cooking natto, select ingredients that go well with this dish. You can also find recipes that […]
Have you seen a vegan scrambled eggs made with tofu? Tofu, also known as bean curd, is not only popular in Asian or vegetarian dishes, but is one of the most nutritious foods around. As you probably know tofu is made from soy beans, but what you might not know is that it is loaded with protein, calcium and Vitamin E. Tofu can be eaten fresh, boiled, or fried and is so versatile you can simply toss it on a salad, put in your soup or use it as a meat substitute. Here are some delicious traditional tofu recipes straight from Japan! Get creative and enjoy your healthy tofu meal! Agedashi Tofu Recipe Tofu Hot Pot Recipe Ganmo, Kanikama , […]
