Deep-fried sea scallops (Hotate in Japanese) are large sea scallops breaded with Panko crumbs and deep-fried, renowned for its crispy coating and juicy, sweet interior, commonly savored in izakaya bars and seafood restaurants across Japan.
Today’s miso soup features a delightful combination of onion, pork belly, and tofu. The natural sweetness from the onion, combined with the savory miso…
Miso Glazed Eggplant (Nasu Dengaku, 茄子田楽) is grilled eggplant rounds topped with a sweet miso sauce. It makes for a great appetizer alongside your…
Beef Rolled Mochi is a dish where Mochi rice cake is wrapped and rolled with thinly sliced beef, then cooked in a sweet and…
This simple salad is made with fuyu persimmon and small radish which are both in season during fall through winter. Known as the national…
Raisin Butter is a nostalgic appetizer in Japan during the 1970s and 1980s. It’s a simple mixture of butter and raisins shaped into a…
Spinach and Chicken Salad with Sesame Sauce is a variation of Spinach Salad with Sesame Sauce. It’s also called Gomaae. By adding chicken, the…
Fried Wontons are a popular Chinese dish made from wonton wrappers which are filled with a mixture of ingredients like ground meat (such as…
Honey Sesame Chicken Wings are deep-fried wings coated with honey sesame sauce. These are very easy to make and a great appetizer for holiday…