Ebi Pilaf is a seasoned rice dish with shrimp, and it is a popular “western-style” (Yoshoku) rice dish in Japan. It is said that pilaf originally came from Turkey, but there are similar kinds of dishes all over the world. Since rice is a Japanese staple, Ebi Pilaf was gladly accepted in Japanese cuisine.
Warabi Mochi is a cool and smooth Mochi-like dessert, typically with Kinako (powdered soy bean) and sugar. The refreshing look of translucent/transparent Warabi Mochi…
Nanbanzuke is marinated fried fish in vinegar sauce with vegetables. It is a deep-fried dish, but, because of the vinegar in the sauce, this…
Tonteki is sauteed pork loin with a garlicky savory brown sauce. This hearty but reasonable B-class gourmet dish started in Yokkaichi city in Mie…
Corn Potage Soup is a popular western-style soup in Japan. Corn gives the soup natural sweetness and this Corn Potage uses creamed corn, not…
Grilled fish in foil is a very common home-cooking technique in Japan. It is a very quick and easy everyday dinner, but also a…
Anman are Japanese steamed hot buns with Anko filling. The white bread part is made from both yeast and baking powder, and it is…
Koshian (or koshi-an) is a kind of sweet red bean paste (Anko) used in a lot of Japanese sweets. While Tsubuan Anko is bean…
Hakusai (Nappa or Napa Cabbage) Nibitashi is a very typical home-made Japanese side dish. It is light, healthy, and subtly flavored, and can go with any…