Recipes

Chilled Tofu with Natto

Chilled Tofu with Natto

Chilled Tofu with Natto is an arrangement of a typical Japanese dish, hiyayakko (chilled tofu) with natto. It’s a perfect dish to serve for a hot summer! It’s vegan with no-added oil, ready to serve in 10 minutes or less. What is Natto? If I read more

Mushroom Tom Yum Ramen

Mushroom Tom Yum Ramen

I love ramen of any kinds from authentic Japanese ramen to fusions. This Mushroom Tom Yum Ramen is a crossover between Thai and Japanese. The broth is warm, tangy, savory, and aromatic from vegan tom yum paste and mushrooms, yet it’s healthy and light with read more

Cucumber with Umeboshi Paste

Cucumber with Umeboshi Paste

Are you looking for a recipe that requires no cooking? Try this Cucumber with Umeboshi Paste. It’s authentically Japanese made with the traditional ingredient, umeboshi paste. This quick, healthy and delicious recipe is vegan, and has no added oil, takes only 3 ingredients to make! read more

Seasoned Tofu & Cucumber (Cold)

Seasoned Tofu & Cucumber (Cold)

Another tofu dish done, a really easy & minimally processed way! This Seasoned Tofu & Cucumber is a cold (or room temperature) dish that can be served either by itself as an appetizer/side dish, or salad. Or if you are like me, you may enjoy read more

Soy Sauce “Butter” Mini Gold Potatoes

Soy Sauce “Butter” Mini Gold Potatoes

Have you tried the combination of soy sauce + butter yet? This Soy Sauce “Butter” Mini Gold Potatoes is another creation of the popular Japanese flavor marriage that are savory, sweet, rich, and super addicting. It’s made with vegan butter but tastes authentically Japanese! Soy read more

Broccoli Stalk Namul (Korean Style Side Dish)

Broccoli Stalk Namul (Korean Style Side Dish)

This is one of the favorite dishes I made in the past and now I can reintroduce to you with the recipe! Broccoli Stalk Namul is a Korean style side dish that is less wasteful and super flavorful. It’s vegan and super easy to make! read more

Fusilli with Butter Bean & Swiss Chard Soup

Fusilli with Butter Bean & Swiss Chard Soup

Today’s post is a bit different. What do you do with leftover soups? This is an arrangement of the Butter Bean & Swiss Chard Soup I made. It’s made with the same exact soup. The only difference is that this time the soup turns into read more

Butter Bean & Swiss Chard Soup

Butter Bean & Swiss Chard Soup

Soups are one of my favorite things to make. It’s so comforting and doesn’t make me feel bad about going for the second bowl or sometimes three! Butter Bean & Swiss Chard Soup is definitely one of them that won’t weigh you down afterwards. It’s read more

Szechuan Pickle Style Broccoli Stalks

Szechuan Pickle Style Broccoli Stalks

  Are you looking for ways to incorporate more veggies without spending more? Try this delicious Szechuan Pickle Style Broccoli Stalks. It’s a reinterpretation of Chinese style pickles, made with broccoli stalks that you may throw out but now you don’t have to. It’s savory read more

Quick Pickled Cucumber with Ginger (Asazuke)

Quick Pickled Cucumber with Ginger (Asazuke)

Are you looking for an easy and healthy Japanese recipe? Try this Quick Pickled Cucumber with Ginger. This delicious and super refreshing pickles require only 4 ingredients to prepare in 20 minutes! It’s vegan and gluten-free. Japanese Pickles There are many varieties of Japanese pickles. read more