Kitsune Soba is cooked soba noodles in savory Dashi based broth topped with sweet and salty Aburaage fried tofu. Kitsune means “fox” in Japanese, but this dish has nothing to do with the animal. Kitsune Udon with large slices of fried tofu is more common, but here we use soba noodles instead of udon, and…
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 is made with vegetable broth. You can clean out any leftover vegetables from your fridge, cooking them in convenient store-bought broth. Then, season with the miso paste of your choice to create an easy-to-make, tasty miso soup for any time of day. Even without dashi, this miso soup offers plenty of umami…
Today’s miso soup features Harusame glass noodles. Harusame (春雨) are smooth and glutenous noodles made from potato starch. Harusame is typically sold as hard, dried white sticks, but once cooked, they becomes soft and clear noodles. Harusame literally means “spring rain” in Japanese, which is quite poetic. Harusame is often used in Nabe hot pot…
Today’s miso soup is made with ground chicken and Daikon radish. Because ground chicken imparts a rich savory chicken flavor, we skipped the Dashi and used just water. Daikon is a versatile vegetable to have in the pantry; it can be used in miso soup, salads, and can keep well for at least a couple…
These are 6 delicious homemade ramen recipes you can try at home. Scroll down to see the links to all of the recipes including video instructions. Ramen (ラーメン) is one of the most popular Japanese foods. Chinese style noodles are served in a savory broth and topped with sliced meat and vegetables. Common flavors of…
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 taste, complements the rich flavor of the pork belly. With the addition of quality protein from tofu, this soup becomes a hearty and satisfying dish. As with many of our other…
Potato Potage, a French dish crafted from potatoes and other ingredients to produce a luxurious and velvety soup, has gained enduring popularity in Japan over many decades. This European-influenced soup has seamlessly integrated into Japanese cuisine and is frequently relished as a complement to Western-style dishes, including classics like Beef Steak and Hamburger Steak.
Miso Soup (味噌汁) is a traditional Japanese soup, and it’s served with any Japanese meal at any time of the day. Tofu and wakame seaweed miso soup is probably the most well known and popular, but the possibilities of ingredients are endless. You can use all sorts of meat, seafood, eggs, and vegetables that you…
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 favorite drinks such as sake and beer. Additionally, it serves as a delicious main dish that pairs well with steamed rice. The robust flavor of the miso sauce complements the freshness…