Recipes

King Oyster Mushroom Nigiri Sushi with Yuzu Kosho (Vegan)

King Oyster Mushroom Nigiri Sushi with Yuzu Kosho (Vegan)

[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

Cashew Cream (Vegan)

Cashew Cream (Vegan)

[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 (Japanese Fermented Soybeans)

Natto (Japanese Fermented Soybeans)

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

Vegan Kimchi Fried Rice

Vegan Kimchi Fried Rice

[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

Lemon Caper Savoy Cabbage Salad (Vegan)

Lemon Caper Savoy Cabbage Salad (Vegan)

[レモンケイパー風味ちりめんキャベツのサラダ(ヴィーガン)] If you’re looking for a delicious & light seasonal side salad, try this vegan-friendly Lemon Caper Savoy Cabbage Salad! It’s crunchy, lemony and refreshing yet it has a briny bite from the capers & onion as an accent. It’s one of my favorite salads read more

Vegan Kimchi

Vegan Kimchi

[ヴィーガンキムチ] This Vegan Kimchi is my interpretation of the most common type of Korean kimchi made of napa cabbage but without the use of rice flour paste! It’s spicy, tangy, slightly sweet with lots of umami taste. My vegan kimchi is just as delicious as read more

Spicy Garlic and Oil Pasta with Aonori (Vegan)

Spicy Garlic and Oil Pasta with Aonori (Vegan)

[青のりペペロンチーノ風パスタ] Spicy Garlic and Oil Pasta with Aonori is a Japanese fusion vegan pasta recipe of the popular Italian pasta, spaghetti aglio olio e peperoncino. This recipe is probably one of my favorite pasta recipes that I’ve created! This spicy garlic oil pasta with aonori read more

Beni Shoga Fried Rice (Vegan)

Beni Shoga Fried Rice (Vegan)

[紅しょうが炒飯] Beni Shoga Fried Rice is Japanese home-style vegan fried rice featuring the Japanese pickled ginger called beni shoga. It’s very easy to make with simple ingredients, yet the result is super flavorful and has an unique taste that you won’t find in other typical read more

Beni Shoga (Red Pickled Ginger)

Beni Shoga (Red Pickled Ginger)

Beni Shoga (Red Pickled Ginger Stirps) is non-fermented Japanese ginger pickles that’s pickled in ume plum vinegar. It’s often used as a topping for Japanese dishes such as okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancakes) and yakisoba (Japanese stir-fried noodles.) Beni shoga is vegan, gluten-free and oil-free. If read more

Vegan Japanese Potato Salad

Vegan Japanese Potato Salad

[ヴィーガンポテトサラダ] Vegan Japanese Potato Salad is a vegan version of an authentic-taste Japanese potato salad just like the one my mom would make for our family! It’s perfectly delicious on its own or served as a side dish with, you guessed it, a bowl of read more