Plant-Based Matters

[ヴィーガン冷やし素麺] Vegan Cold Somen Noodles with Dipping Sauce is an ideal Japanese seasonal dish that’s perfect to eat in the hot and humid summer days! Silky and smooth somen noodles are served cold with a soy sauce base vegan dipping sauce that’s also cold. It’s read more

[ヴィーガン濃縮麺つゆ] Vegan Mentsuyu (Concentrated Noodle Soup Base) is a multipurpose ingredient that’s perfect for making cold noodle dipping sauce and hot broth (soup) suitable for udon, somen, and soba noodles. This kombu-based (no bonito) mentsuyu is 100 % vegan, has no MSG or other additives, read more

Green Shiso (Perilla Leaves) is a green leafy Japanese herb that’s uniquely fragrant and refreshing. It’s one of those Japanese produce (ingredient) that may not be widely known outside of Japan but once you experience the taste, you’ll know that you won’t find the same read more

Neri Ume (Pickled Ume Plum Paste) is a multipurpose vegan Japanese food product that you can use for just about anything! The saltiness and sourness of pickled ume plum adds a fruity, refreshing but strong accent to dishes. Neri Ume will be your next item read more

[梅しそ添えエリンギのお魚風にぎり寿司] King Oyster Mushroom Nigiri Sushi with Ume Shiso (Vegan) is another variation of the best sushi recipe, King Oyster Mushroom “Fish” Nigiri Sushi. The topping is a quintessential combo of Japanese flavor, ume (Japanese pickled plum) and shiso (perilla leaves.) King Oyster Mushroom For read more

[グリル焼きアスパラガスのヴィーガン味噌ライムマヨネーズ添え] Grilled Asparagus with Vegan Miso Lime Mayo is a perfect Japanese fusion side dish to savor in Spring when asparagus is in season. Lightly charred grilled asparagus is accompanied by a savory and tangy mayo dip with a hint of Japanese element, miso. Inspiration read more

[柚子胡椒添えエリンギのお魚風にぎり寿司] King Oyster Mushroom Nigiri Sushi with Yuzu Kosho (Vegan) is a variation of my most popular sushi recipe, King Oyster Mushroom “Fish” Nigiri Sushi. What makes it special is the one and the only topping on the sushi, yuzu kosho. Intensely fragrant and spicy read more

[カシューナッツのクリーム（ヴィーガン）] My Cashew Cream (Vegan) is one of the easiest and most versatile vegan ingredients for making rich, creamy and comforting dishes especially creamy vegan pasta! This delicious cashew cream isn’t only for making pasta sauce, but it can also be used as/for salad dressing, read more

Natto is Japanese Fermented Soybeans which is a major part of the Japanese diet and it’s super healthy for you. Natto is naturally vegan and such an iconic Japanese food that you may not be familiar with. Actually, natto isn’t a pantry item but you read more

[ヴィーガンキムチチャーハン] Vegan Kimchi Fried Rice is Korean inspired fried rice that has a complex flavor and intense heat from vegan kimchi with a touch of toasted sesame oil. When you have some leftover rice, kimchi and gochujang, this will be ready and on the table read more