Sides

Sweet & Savory Simmered Daikon Radish

Sweet & Savory Simmered Daikon Radish

Do you adore daikon radish or perhaps it’s the first time you heard such a name? Either way, try this Sweet & Savory Simmered Daikon Radish which is an authentic Japanese style dish made simple! It’s vegan and oil-free, healthy and easy way to try read more

Asparagus Peels with Sesame

Asparagus Peels with Sesame

No garden to compost veggie scraps from your kitchen? No worries, try this low waste Asparagus Peels with Sesame. It’s a Japanese flavored vegan dish using asparagus peels that you most likely throw away. The Idea Behind The Recipe  When you buy medium to large read more

Lemony Butter Bean Dip

Lemony Butter Bean Dip

Don’t you crave for a different type of dip? Try our Lemony Butter Bean Dip! It’s light and refreshing with a hint of smokiness and spiciness. You can serve with flat bread, toasted baguette, pita bread etc.. It’s vegan and gluten free. Butter Beans There read more

Sautéed Asparagus with Lime & Soy Sauce

Sautéed Asparagus with Lime & Soy Sauce

If you are looking for a simple asparagus recipe that tastes fantastic, try this one! Our Sautéed Asparagus with Lime & Soy Sauce is quick and easy but very bold in flavor. This easy vegan recipe requires only a few simple steps but it’s so read more

Daikon Radish Salad with Umeboshi Paste

Daikon Radish Salad with Umeboshi Paste

Many authentic family-style Japanese dishes are not so complicated to make! This Daikon Radish Salad with Umeboshi Paste is super simple, easy, and quick to make. It’s vegan, gluten-free, with no added oil. What is Umeboshi? Umeboshi [梅干し] is pickled (brined) Japanese ume plum. It’s read more

Quick Sautéed Daikon Leaves & Peels

Quick Sautéed Daikon Leaves & Peels

Here is another low-waste recipe using one of our favorite vegetables, daikon radish! Quick Sautéed Daikon Leaves & Peels is healthy, flavorful, but super quick to make. It’s vegan and gluten free and the best of all, you will not waste any parts of the read more

Kinpira (Sweet & Savory Burdock Root and Carrot)

Kinpira (Sweet & Savory Burdock Root and Carrot)

Have you incorporated burdock root in your cooking? They are super healthy, delicious, and easy to prepare. Try our Kinpira (Sweet & Savory Burdock Root and Carrot) to explore this underrated vegetable! It’s authentically Japanese and vegan. What’s Kinpira? Kinpira is an authentic Japanese dish. read more

Soy Sauce “Butter” Radish

Soy Sauce “Butter” Radish

Here is an another easy recipe with a big flavor! Soy Sauce “Butter” Radish is a Japanese inspired dish. Radishes are cooked in the sauce made with vegan butter and soy sauce, the typical flavor combination for Japanese dishes! It’s rich luxurious from the butter, read more

Pan-Fried Tofu with Sweet & Savory Sauce

Pan-Fried Tofu with Sweet & Savory Sauce

Tofu gets a little fancy looking with very simple ingredients with easy steps! This Pan-Fried Tofu with Sweet & Savory Sauce is a perfect dish to serve for any special occasion (or not) to satisfy both your palette and eyes! Tofu. Fancy or Not? Tofu read more

Korean Style Stir-Fry Edamame

Korean Style Stir-Fry Edamame

Are you a fan of edamame? It’s typically served boiled and flavored with salt only. If you’re looking for a new way of savoring edamame, this Korean Style Stir-Fry Edamame is perfect for you! It’s garlicky, spicy from Korean red chili flakes, and nutty from read more