Shiitake mushrooms and konbu are arguably some of the most important ingredients in plant based Japanese cuisine. Why? because they can be used in so many different ways. Not only konbu (dried kelp) by itself and not only shiitake (by itself), but also together when they are used to make dashi. In this post and […]
Shiitake Konbu Dashi Recipe – Authentic Japanese Soup Stock Read More »
Did you know you can use tofu to season your vegetables? Shiraae is most commonly a vegetable and or mix that has been seasoned with tofu plus a few other things like soy sauce, mirin, and miso. This version is an extremely light shiraae that’s full of flavor. And a little on the savory side,
Delicious Japanese Tofu Recipe: Carrot, Spinach, and Shirataki Noodles (Shiraae) Read More »
Matcha biscotti are one of the best ways to enjoy matcha for breakfast. Especially if you’re one who doesn’t like things overly sweet first thing in the morning. Plus, because the biscotti is bite size and portable, they’re perfect for on the go and they of course are filled with a delicate matcha tea flavor
Delicious Matcha Biscotti Recipe with White Chocolate and Almonds Read More »
Asparagus is one of my favorite vegetables. It’s got a unique flavor and pairing that with the delicate umami and flavor of tofu, a little sesame and soy sauce is like magic. This dish is called shiraae in Japanese and it’s a simple yet tasty way to get more tofu and vegetables into your routine.
Delicious Japanese Tofu Recipe: Shiraae with Asparagus Read More »
Hojicha tea jelly (ほうじ茶ゼリー) with cream is a Japanese dessert made with hojicha tea. It’s extremely light and full of flavor, just like you’d expect from any sort of jelly dessert. The great thing about this is that it not only tastes good, but it’s healthy too – it’s got tea with just a tiny
Delectable Hojicha Tea Jelly: A Japanese Dessert Delight Read More »
Are you the type of person who loves a light airy Chiffon cake? Or do you prefer one that’s densely moist with a bit more to each bite? I actually enjoy both! And this chiffon cake is more on the light side! And you know what that airy and super soft texture goes extremely well
Irresistible Japanese Chiffon Cake with Sencha: A Green Tea Delight Read More »
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
Exquisite Japanese Dessert: Hojicha and Kamairicha Kanten Anmitsu Read More »
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
Delicious Matcha Pancakes with Kuromitsu & Vanilla Bean Cream Read More »
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
Matcha Purin: Irresistible Japanese Style Custard Pudding Read More »
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
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