Japanese Fusion

Vegan Butter Shoyu Shirataki Noodles

Vegan Butter Shoyu Shirataki Noodles

[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

Japanese Curry Flavored Tofu Rice Roll

Japanese Curry Flavored Tofu Rice Roll

[カレー炒り豆腐とご飯のベジート巻き] Here is another fun idea for you to enjoy rice! Japanese Curry Flavored Tofu Rice Roll is a bite size rice roll. It’s not sushi because the rice isn’t seasoned with vinegar. The concept is somewhat similar to the Japanese rice balls, Onigiri, but it’s read more

Angel Hair Pasta with Lemon Shio Koji Dressing, Avocado and Tomato

Angel Hair Pasta with Lemon Shio Koji Dressing, Avocado and Tomato

[アボカドとトマトの塩麹ドレッシング和え冷製パスタ] Have you tried Japanese fusion pasta dishes? This cold pasta dish is one of my go-to Japanese fusion flavor arrangements. Angel Hair Pasta with Lemon Shio Koji Dressing, Avocado and Tomato is made with one my favorite Japanese ingredients, shio koji (salted rice malt.) read more

Asian Style Scallion & Cucumber Avocado Toast

Asian Style Scallion & Cucumber Avocado Toast

[ピリ辛香味ねぎと胡瓜のアボカドトースト] Avocado toast, to me, is like an open canvas that I can decorate & flavor in any way I like! Asian Style Scallion & Cucumber Avocado Toast is definitely not an ordinary avocado toast that you may think of. The flavor of scallions with 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

Wasabi & Truffle Oil Avocado Toast

Wasabi & Truffle Oil Avocado Toast

[わさびとトリュフオイルのアボカドトースト] Are you tired of eating the same-flavored avocado toast? Try my Wasabi & Truffle Oil Avocado Toast. It’s Japanese & Italian fusion using the combination of wasabi, soy sauce, and truffle oil. What’s not to like? It’s definitely worth trying to break your habits read more

Hummus with Natto & Spicy Yuzu Sauce

Hummus with Natto & Spicy Yuzu Sauce

[柚子胡椒風味の納豆添えフムス] Are you looking for a very different way to enjoy hummus that you wouldn’t find anywhere else? I got you covered for that! My Hummus with Natto & Spicy Yuzu Sauce is a very innovative Japanese fusion hummus recipe. It’s topped probiotic rich natto read more

Cumin Miso Sauce Baked Tofu with Cilantro & Scallions

Cumin Miso Sauce Baked Tofu with Cilantro & Scallions

[クミン味噌風味豆腐: パクチーと葱添え] This is a vegan Japanese & Southeast Asian fusion dish that I created for tofu, miso and cilantro lovers! My Cumin Miso Sauce Baked Tofu with Cilantro & Scallions is a perfect side dish to complement your choice of grains. It has a read more

Vanilla Gelato with Sweet Adzuki Beans & Matcha

Vanilla Gelato with Sweet Adzuki Beans & Matcha

Being Japanese, I enjoy desserts that are not overly sweet. This vegan & gluten free Vanilla Gelato with Sweet Adzuki Beans & Matcha is definitely my kind of dessert. My homemade sweet adzuki beans (Anko) is a perfect match for bitter matcha powder. The creaminess read more

Matcha Chocolate Chip Muffins

Matcha Chocolate Chip Muffins

I love Japanese fusion dessert. My vegan Matcha Chocolate Chip Muffins are one of them. It is slightly sweet, slightly bitter and moist—-a treat for matcha and chocolate lovers! They are great for breakfast and/or snack, a perfect accompaniment for both tea and coffee. Matcha read more