Sesame Sauce is a very convenient seasoning for vegetables. It is quick and easy to make. Then just mix with your favorite steamed or boiled veggies. It is also very healthy because there is no added fat or oil in it. When you eat salads, a lot of the time, the dressing is the problem…
Celery Sunomono is a light and refreshing Japanese-style salad made with crisp celery tossed in a sweet and tangy vinegar dressing, then sprinkled with sesame seeds. While celery isn’t a traditional vegetable in Japanese cuisine, it works surprisingly well in Sunomono. Its fresh, herbal flavor pairs beautifully with the bright sweet-and-sour dressing, creating a clean…
Hiyayakko (冷奴) is a cold tofu salad with some toppings and soy sauce or ponzu. It is fresh and cold, and perfect for hot summer. Hiyayakko can be a great side dish or an appetizer to go with any Japanese meal throughout the year.
Summer is a great time to eat fresh corn. Sweet and crispy. Here I made a very simple and easy fresh corn salad with a Japanese twist. Ponzu Sauce is a tangy sauce which is great for meat, tofu, and vegetables. Ponzu Sauce works as a salad dressing without any oil, and that is very…
Soba noodles are a very popular lunch food in Japan. Made from buckwheat flour, Japanese soba noodles are known for their nutty flavor and impressive nutritional value. They are typically served either chilled with a dipping sauce, as in Zaru Soba, or hot in a comforting dashi-based broth.
This is a spinach salad with a flavorful sesame sauce (hourensou no goma-ae) that is very similar to our Green Beans with Sesame Sauce, and is a great little side dish. It is super quick to make, but very nutritious and tasty. It’s best to make your own ground sesame using Suribachi (mortar) and Surikogi…
If you want one more little dish for your dinner, this may be it! A quick and easy side dish salad, but with a little kick from Wasabi. Avocado and a Wasabi mayo sauce make an unusual match. If you are not sure about the hotness, go easy on the amount of Wasabi paste. If…
Japanese Potato Salad may look similar to its American counterpart, but its flavor is distinctly different. Made with cooked and mashed potatoes, it’s mixed with crisp, thinly sliced vegetables like cucumber, carrot, and occasionally brown onion. The key to its unique taste lies in the use of tangy Japanese mayonnaise, which adds a rich, savory depth….
Cucumber and Wakame Seaweed Sunomono is a very refreshing side dish. The combination of cucumber and wakame is one of the most popular types of Sunomono. You too can make this simple and tasty dish at home. If you have a mandolin or vegetable slicer, it’s a breeze to make this. But even if not,…
Green Beans with Sesame Sauce (いんげんの胡麻和え) make a delightful side dish when you need a little something extra for a meal. It’s extremely quick and easy to make, yet bursting with the rich flavor of sesame seeds and packed with nutrition.