Plant-Based Matters

Shimeji Mushrooms are a very versatile popular mushroom that often appear in Japanese family-style home cooked meals. You can make from side dishes to main dishes, from authentic Japanese dishes to Japanese fusion dishes. If you’ve only tried shiitake to incorporate into your Japanese recipes, read more

[ヴィーガンしめじのお味噌汁] Vegan Shimeji Mushroom Miso Soup is a perfect way to appreciate the umami-rich taste of shimeji mushrooms in savory Japanese miso soup. In fact, shimeji miso soup is one of a popular miso soups in Japan especially in the Fall. It’s impressive how much read more

One of the most used Japanese toppings in my cooking is definitely the Japanese seaweed called Kizami Nori (Shredded Nori.) Kizami nori is just another type of toasted nori seaweed that you often see on sushi. It’s vegan, gluten free and oil free. Whatever you read more

[煮出し昆布だし] Simmered Kombu Dashi (Vegan) is the traditional way to make authentic Japanese kombu dashi that can be used for anything from soups to flavored cooking liquid! Unlike the cold brew kombu dashi, it takes less time to prepare which is perfect for the last-minute read more

[水出し昆布だし] Cold Brew Kombu Dashi (Vegan) is the easiest method to make authentic Japanese kombu dashi that can be used for anything from soups to flavored cooking liquid! Unlike the simmered kombu dashi, no cooking required but the result is always delicious. It’s naturally vegan read more

[柚子胡椒パスタ（ヴィーガン）] One of my favorite vegan pasta recipes, Yuzu Kosho Pasta, is a quick, easy, and super flavorful dish featuring spicy & aromatic yuzu kosho. It’s made with less than 10 ingredients and ready to eat within 30 minutes! What’s Yuzu Kosho? To learn more read more

One of my favorite ingredients in my kitchen, Yuzu Kosho, is a Japanese condiment that has an intense aroma, pleasant spiciness and saltiness! If you haven’t tried one yet or want to incorporate a new Japanese ingredient to your cooking, it’s a must item for read more

[ヴィーガンさつま芋のお味噌汁] This sweet and savory Vegan Japanese Sweet Potato Miso Soup is a taste of fall in Japan but prepared without the traditional bonito and kombu dashi! It only takes 5 ingredients to make but the flavors are very comforting and complex: savory, umami-rich and read more

[ヴィーガンしらたきバター醤油炒め] This recipe is very quick and easy to put together. Vegan Butter Shoyu Shirataki Noodles is cooked with one of my favorite Japanese flavor combos, butter (vegan) + shoyu (soy sauce) and shirataki noodles make this dish healthier with less calories. For GF option, read more

[しらたきの胡麻生姜ポン酢和え] If you’re a noodle lover like me, here is a guilt-free noodle recipe for you! Shirataki Salad With Sesame Ginger Ponzu Sauce is a cold salad-type dish. It’s refreshing yet has robust flavors from ground toasted sesame seeds, freshly grated ginger and ponzu sauce. read more