Chicken Shogayaki (鶏の生姜焼き) or ginger chicken is sautéed chicken and onion in a ginger-soy flavored sauce. Just like Ginger Pork and Ginger Beef, this is a popular meat entree for everyday dinner in Japan. The taste of spicy ginger and lightly sweet savory sauce perfectly complements steamed rice. Along with some miso soup (find your…
Beef Shogayaki (Ginger Beef, 牛肉の生姜焼き) is braised thin beef in a ginger and soy sauce. The ginger-flavored sauce has just the right amount of spiciness balanced with saltiness and sweetness from soy sauce and Mirin. It is a version of Pork Shogayaki, ginger pork, and it may not be as well-known and popular as the…
Umeshu, or plum wine, is a popular sweet drink inside and outside Japan. This tasty drink is a great aperitif and also wonderful as a dessert wine after dinner. It’s often served chilled, over ice, or mixed with soda water.
Shogayu (Japanese Ginger Tea) is a traditional Japanese home remedy made to help soothe the body and relieve symptoms of the common cold. This warming, slightly spicy herbal tea is especially popular during the colder months, as it gently heats the body from the inside out.
Pork Shogayaki (豚の生姜焼き) is a popular Japanese dish of thinly sliced pork pan-fried in a flavorful ginger soy sauce. It’s one of the most popular everyday meals in Japan, often served as a lunch or dinner entrée both at home and in restaurants. The combination of spicy ginger (shoga) and savory soy sauce, balanced with…
This simple Japanese ginger dressing is fresh, savory, and easy to make at home—just like the light, flavorful dressing served at Japanese restaurants. Made with freshly grated ginger and soy sauce, it’s a versatile everyday dressing that brings bright, authentic Japanese flavor to your table.