Category: Recipes

  • Hijiki No Nimono with Carrots, Aburaage, and Soybeans

    Hijiki No Nimono with Carrots, Aburaage, and Soybeans

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 side servings (about 3 cups) Prep Time: 35 minutes (includes 20 minutes soaking) Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 1/2 cup (25 g) dried hijiki seaweed 1 medium carrot (120 g), cut into thin matchsticks 1 sheet aburaage (about 30 g) 3/4 cup (120 g)…

  • Classic Miso Soup with Tofu, Wakame, and Scallions

    Classic Miso Soup with Tofu, Wakame, and Scallions

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings (about 6 cups / 1.4 L) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Quick Ingredients 6 cups (1.4 L) water Awase dashi from scratch: 10 g kombu + 15 g katsuobushi; OR quick: 3 tsp (9 g) instant dashi powder 5 tbsp (80…

  • Crispy Grilled Yaki Onigiri (Soy or Miso)

    Crispy Grilled Yaki Onigiri (Soy or Miso)

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 8 onigiri (serves 4) Prep Time: 35 minutes (includes 30 minutes soak) Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 cups (400 g) Japanese short-grain rice 2 1/4 cups (540 ml) water, plus extra for rinsing 1/2 tsp fine sea salt (plus more for salted…

  • Japanese-Style Mabo Dofu with Miso-Soy Chili Sauce

    Japanese-Style Mabo Dofu with Miso-Soy Chili Sauce

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 cups Japanese short-grain rice (or 4 cups cooked) 24 oz (680 g) silken or soft tofu, cut in 1-inch cubes 12 oz (340 g) ground pork 1 tbsp neutral oil, 2 tsp toasted…

  • Takoyaki with Pickled Ginger and Tenkasu

    Takoyaki with Pickled Ginger and Tenkasu

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 24 balls (about 4 servings) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes (in 1–2 batches) Total Time: 40 minutes Quick Ingredients 1 1/4 cups (150 g) all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp fine salt, 1/4 tsp sugar 2 large eggs 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) dashi stock…

  • Saikyo-Yaki Black Cod with Miso and Mirin

    Saikyo-Yaki Black Cod with Miso and Mirin

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes (active) Cook Time: 8–12 minutes Total Time: 24–72 hours (including marinating) Quick Ingredients 4 black cod (sablefish) fillets, skin-on, 5–6 oz (140–170 g) each 1/2 cup (120 g) sweet white miso (Saikyo miso) 3 tbsp (45 ml) mirin 2 tbsp (30 ml) sake 1…

  • Hokkaidō Miso Ramen with Pork, Corn, and Butter

    Hokkaidō Miso Ramen with Pork, Corn, and Butter

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 bowls Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 3 hours 15 minutes Total Time: 3 hours 45 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 lb (900 g) chicken wings + 1 lb (450 g) pork neck bones 10 cups (2.4 L) water, plus extra for blanching 1 onion, 1 head garlic, 2-in (30…

  • Crispy Shrimp and Vegetable Tendon Rice Bowl

    Crispy Shrimp and Vegetable Tendon Rice Bowl

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 bowls Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 cups (380–400 g) Japanese short‑grain rice + 2 1/4 cups (540 ml) water 12 large shrimp (16/20), peeled/deveined, tails on Seasonal veg: 1 small sweet potato (200 g), 1/4 kabocha (250…

  • Buta No Kakuni (Japanese Braised Pork Belly)

    Buta No Kakuni (Japanese Braised Pork Belly)

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 lb (900 g) pork belly, skin-on, cut into 2-inch (5 cm) cubes 1 tbsp neutral oil 2-inch (5 cm) ginger, sliced 6 scallions (green onions), whites and greens separated…

  • Unadon With Tare-Glazed Eel and Sanshō Over Rice

    Unadon With Tare-Glazed Eel and Sanshō Over Rice

    Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR) Yield: 4 bowls Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 55 minutes Quick Ingredients 2 cups (360 g) Japanese short-grain rice + 2¼ cups (540 ml) water 14–16 oz (400–450 g) pre-grilled unagi kabayaki (2 fillets) 1/2 tsp ground sanshō pepper Tare: 1/2 cup (120 ml) soy sauce,…