Do you like buckwheat? I typically eat it as in the noodle form, so called soba noodles. Buckwheat Groat Salad with Lemon Tahini Sauce is a new take on my buckwheat adventure! It’s a kind of “accidentally” Mediterranean inspired salad, if you will, but made read more
This Marinated Mini Tomatoes is a perfect recipe for a hot summer. The marinade of course has a Japanese twist to it. It’s made with only 5 ingredients (or less if you skip garnish)! Mini Tomatoes I love varieties of tiny tomatoes such as cherry read more
Have you tried natto yet? Here is another way that you can enjoy natto with crunchy veggies! Seasoned Natto, Daikon Radish and Cucumber is a refreshing salad-like dish that you can enjoy by itself or on top of rice. It’s vegan and made with no read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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