You may know this already from our Chicken Teriyaki recipe, but Teriyaki is not the name of the sauce but rather a cooking method used in Japanese cuisine. Meat or fish is grilled and basted with sauce for a nice shine, or it can be cooked and mixed with the sauce in a frying pan.
Yakitori is grilled, skewered chicken, often dipped in a teriyaki-like sauce. It’s a very popular appetizer at yakitori bars and other bar-style restaurants in…
Celery is not really an ingredient for Japanese cuisine. It has a strong flavor and may not be able to be used in all…
Tebasaki is chicken wings in Japanese. Tebasaki Karaage is a very popular appetizer at restaurants and bars, just like Karaage. Crispy and juicy Tebasaki…
If you have made Onigiri (rice ball) before, add one more step and try Yaki Onigiri, crunchy grilled rice ball. The recipe can be…
Cucumber and Wakame Seaweed Sunomono is a very refreshing side dish. The combination of cucumber and wakame is one of the most popular types…
If you are tired of Katsuobushi (bonito flakes) or Umeboshi (pickled plum) Onigiri rice ball, try this one with a little twist. Beef Shigureni…
Making ohitashi is a great way to eat spring vegetables. Although spinach is the most popular, you can make ohitashi with any sort of…
Chawanmushi (茶碗蒸し) is a Japanese hot appetizer. It is a type of egg custard, but not sweet. You might find it at sushi restaurants…