Japanese Recipes
Black Sesame Tofu:A Silken Delicacy with a Nutty Heart
Introduction In the diverse tapestry of Japanese cuisine, Black Sesame Tofu emerges as a dish that marries the subtle, creamy texture of tofu with the rich, earthy tones of black sesame. Its origins, while not ancient, are steeped in the Japanese tradition of innovation and respect for ingredients. This dish holds a special place in
Exquisite Japanese Dessert: Hojicha and Kamairicha Kanten Anmitsu
Japanese desserts have a special place in my heart. They’re usually not overly sweet and have a delicate balance of flavors that makes them unique. Anmitsu is a good example. This one’s made with Japanese tea blocks (kanten) which have a firm bite with plenty of tea flavor. I added a couple of tablespoons of
Delicious Matcha Pancakes with Kuromitsu & Vanilla Bean Cream
If you’re the kind of person who enjoys matcha (Japanese powdered green tea), then you may have already had them in pancakes. But you might not’ve tried them with this unique combination of flavors. Rather than using a traditional maple syrup (for pancakes), we’re using kuromitsu and serving with sweet vanilla bean whipped cream topped
Matcha Purin: Irresistible Japanese Style Custard Pudding
Are you in love with matcha? if not, here’s one way you can start a new love affair – with Japanese style matcha purin! Full of delicate flavor, this matcha green tea based pudding has just the right amount of sweetness. Each bite is filled with the essence of matcha and a little kuromitsu (Okinawan
Irresistible Hojicha Cupcakes: Black Sesame and Sweet Cream Delight
Have you ever had cupcakes that are so good you don’t really need any special frosting? These hojicha cupcakes (roasted green tea) are just that. With plenty of earthy, roasty hojicha flavor, you could eat them plain, with a dollop of whipped cream, or my favorite, sweetened whipped cream with some matcha (green tea) powder
Delicious Matcha Okara Cookies with White Chocolate Chips
Wanna know one way to make your cookies a little more nutritious? Use matcha and okara! Though I love these with butter you can also use olive oil and or walnuts so that your matcha cookies come out a little ‘healthier’ and nutritious than usual 😉 Matcha cookies and variations 抹茶クッã‚ー If you’ve had matcha before
Delicious Chicken Katsu: Crispy Deep Fried Chicken Cutlet
Wanna know what can make your chicken katsu a simple yet extremely satisfying meal? It’s not the sauce, or the super thinly sliced cabbage. It’s the way you prepare the meat and then using a bit of water as you cook it. Read on or watch the video to get a few of my tips
Mizuna Salad: Baby Greens & Yuzukosho Dressing
Wanna learn how to make a light yet well seasoned Japanese style salad? Here we use a small bunch of mizuna and some baby greens! But if you’re like me, you know the key isn’t so much the ingredients, but the dressing used to season them. 😛 Today we’re using a unique condiment that’s both
Creamy Mentaiko Spaghetti with cream, butter and soy sauce
Spicy mentaiko, cream, butter and soy sauce. Could this be the ultimate combination for an unforgettable Japanese style spaghetti? I always finish the pasta in the mentaiko sauce. As for toppings I don’t think you can go wrong with a little nori (dried seaweed), shiso and a little dollop of mentaiko. What do you think ?
Kinoko Pasta | With 9 Tips to Make this a Success
Kinoko pasta is a Japanese style pasta is made with three types of mushrooms and the magical combination of bacon, butter, soy sauce. Throw on some freshly cracked pepper and green onions and you have a pasta that is sure to impress even those with the dullest sense of taste. Why? Because this pasta is