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Nikujaga: Japanese Beef Stew Recipe

Try this great 20 minute Japanese beef stew that tastes like it’s been simmered for hours. Plus, win a Staub 3.5qt heritage braiser.

Turkey Curry Udon Recipe

Got turkey? Make this quick and satisfying turkey curry udon, guaranteed to take you straight to the streets of Tokyo, at least in your mind :)

Totoro Inari Sushi Recipe

Super cute and tasty totoro inari sushi: vinegared sushi rice tucked inside a deep fried tofu pocket seasoned with dashi, soy, and a touch of sugar. Almost too cute to eat!

Sadaharu Aoki’s Matcha Azuki: a Recreated Recipe

I’m in love with Sadaharu Aoki’s Matcha Azuki, a classic French entremet with a Japanese twist: delicious layers of matcha mousse, dark chocolate genoise, adzuki beans, and a crispy-crunchy praline base. I tried to recreate it and it turned out delicious!

Tonkatsu Burger Recipe

The ultimate Japanese burger: crispy crunchy tonkatsu pork cutlets, sesame cabbage slaw, and spicy mustard, all in a squishy toasted brioche bun.

How to Make the Easiest Ramen Eggs

Creamy dreamy marinated Japanese soy sauce eggs, like the kind you find in ramen!

How to Make Oden at Home

Warm and filling, oden is the perfect hands off, one-pot dish to warm you up!

Mini Dorayaki with Azuki Bean

Mini, mini golden honey dorayaki filled with sweet azuki bean paste: a red bean filled pancake, kind of like the ones you can get from street vendors in Japan, except extra mini!

Prawn Tempura: First Attempt

I’m no tempura master, but I sure as heck love deep-fried prawns, so this is my first attempt of many more to come…

Shishito Soba Recipe

Noodle roulette: cold soba noodles tossed in dashi-soy and a 1 in 10 chance at an extra spicy shishito pepper (the rest are mild).

Mini California Sushi Cones

Chicken Yakisoba

Sunday Brunch: Japanese Inspired Avocado Toast

Slow Braised Japanese Chashu Pork

How to make slow-braised Japanese-style chashu pork for ramen or steamed buns.

Chicken Karaage: Japanese Fried Chicken Recipe

How to make the best chicken karaage (Japanese fried chicken nuggets) at home!

Japanese Kabocha Pumpkin Soup with Totoro Egg Toasts

Totoro Soot Sprite Avocado Onigiri

Dan Dan Zucchini Noodle Soup

Broccoli Soba Bowl Recipe

Stir Fry Yaki Udon Recipe

California Roll Nacho Recipe

How to Make Teriyaki Chicken

Miso Coconut Chicken

Okonomiyaki Burger Recipe

Katsu Sando – Tonkatsu Sandwich Recipe

Triple Deviled Eggs Recipe