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
Moyashi Goma-ae Recipe | Sweet Sesame Soy Mung Bean Sprouts
Goma-ae is a delicious way to eat many different vegetables. Some of my favorites include spinach, green beans and of course, these bean sprouts! It’s super easy to make and will make for a great way to start your Japanese meal! These little squiggly bites of goodness are called ‘moyashi’ ( もやし)in Japanese. Mung bean
Mentaiko Pasta Recipe: Olive Oil & Shiso Delight
Yo Yo Yo! Pretty soon it’ll be ho ho ho! Can’t believe the year has gone by so fast. That’s what I say every year. Must mean I’m getting old. Slowly but surely. This past week I’ve been on a Japanese food kick. I hope it keeps me young. At least if I stick to
Delicious Kabocha Soup Recipe | Easy Japanese Pumpkin Soup
I don’t know why but “Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo” popped into my head when I was thinking about pumpkins. If you don’t remember the song you can listen to and watch it here. According to Wikipedia, the lyrics are total nonsense. I wonder how many times the singer had to practice to get the sounds right!! So while
Irresistible Coffee Jelly Japanese Style with Cream
Japanese Style Coffee Jelly with Cream What better way to celebrate than with coffee jelly!! An ever so slightly sweet way to enjoy your favorite caffeine source!! Being the coffee aficionado that I am, I enjoy coffee in all it’s various forms. If you have never seen coffee jelly(コーヒーぜり) before, it’s something you see regularly in Japan.
Mentaiko Pasta: Olive Oil & Shiso Delight
Ohhh man. Mentaiko Pasta with Cream, Shiso and Nori. So rich and savory. No pasta compares to the flavor and textures that are exemplified in this dish. 3 Main ingredients are cream, butter, and caviar. A dash of salt, a bit of mayo, topped with a bit of parmigiano reggiano, shiso (sesame leaf), nori (dried seaweed)
Irresistible Japanese Eggplant Nasu Dengaku: Miso Glaze Delight
Japanese Eggplant (Nasu) Dengaku (茄子田楽) A super tasty way to prepare Japanese eggplant. If you’re not sure what dengaku might taste like, it’s a balance of sweet and salty, with a lot of umami. Miso goes well with all kinds of meats, fish and vegetables, eggplant is no exception. Furthermore, its good for you. If you ever go