Japanese (Authentic)

Shirataki Salad With Sesame Ginger Ponzu Sauce

Shirataki Salad With Sesame Ginger Ponzu Sauce

[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

Nukazuke (Japanese Pickles Made in a Fermented Rice Bran Bed)

Nukazuke (Japanese Pickles Made in a Fermented Rice Bran Bed)

[ぬか漬け] Nukazuke (Japanese Pickles Made in a Fermented Rice Bran Bed) is the most basic yet authentic & traditional Japanese pickles made in nukadoko. The recipe features some of the commonly used veggies for making nukazuke: cucumber, carrot and daikon radish. The concept is very read more

Soba Sushi Roll

Soba Sushi Roll

[ベジートそば寿司] If you are looking for another vegan “sushi” option, try this one! Soba Sushi Roll is a different kind of sushi that’s not made with rice. Yes, you can make “sushi” with soba noodles! What’s very special about this roll is the vegan & read more

Nukadoko (A Fermented Rice Bran Bed for Pickling)

Nukadoko (A Fermented Rice Bran Bed for Pickling)

[ぬか床] Nukadoko (A Fermented Rice Bran Bed for Pickling) is an essential component for making quintessential Japanese pickles called Nukazuke. My Nukadoko is made from scratch with rice bran, sea salt, water, kombu and chili peppers. It’s quite a process from start to finish but read more

Miso Grilled Onigiri with Green Tea (Ochazuke Style)

Miso Grilled Onigiri with Green Tea (Ochazuke Style)

[お茶漬け風味噌焼きおにぎり] If there’s one thing I need to pick to represent quintessential Japanese food, it has to be onigiri (rice ball.) Miso Grilled Onigiri with Green Tea (Ochazuke Style) is a variation of the Japanese onigiri with a twist! Miso is slightly charred from grilling read more

Irigoma (Toasted Sesame Seeds)

Irigoma (Toasted Sesame Seeds)

[炒り胡麻] Irigoma (Toasted Sesame Seeds) is an aromatic & versatile condiment that I use in my kitchen everyday! It’s very quick & easy to do at home yet it tastes 100% better than anything you can buy from stores. No special equipment is needed! I read more

Shiso Furikake Rice with Grilled Radish

Shiso Furikake Rice with Grilled Radish

[赤しそふりかけと焼きラディッシュの混ぜご飯] This dish represents what real Japanese homecooked food tastes like. Shiso Furikake Rice with Grilled Radish is a simple and clean tasting rice dish. It’s aromatic from shiso perilla flakes with a lightly charred flavor from the grilled radish. The rice is accompanied by read more

Grapefruit & Avocado Chirashi Sushi

Grapefruit & Avocado Chirashi Sushi

[グレープフルーツとアボカドのちらし寿司] I love incorporating citrus fruit in savory dishes. My Grapefruit & Avocado Chirashi Sushi is a modern take on traditional Japanese sushi. It’s savory, citrusy, slightly sweet and refreshing. I can guarantee this will be your next favorite sushi. It’s vegan, gluten-free (if using read more

Shio Koji

Shio Koji

[塩麹] If you think soy sauce & miso are the only Japanese seasonings, you will discover something new here! Shio Koji is a type of Japanese fermented seasoning that’s salty & sweet and rich in umami taste. It takes only 3 ingredients to make! You read more

Avocado & Natto Sushi-Don

Avocado & Natto Sushi-Don

[アボカドと納豆寿司丼] This is probably one of the easiest and simplest vegan sushi dishes that I make often. My vegan Avocado & Natto Sushi-Don is healthy and delicious. No rolling or special techniques required to make. All you have to do is prepare delicious sumeshi (vinegared read more