Japanese-style meals can’t be complete without a bowl of rice. Rice is a staple in Japanese cooking and eaten at every meal. In this post, you’ll find some of my recommendations and how to eat rice. Rice: The Heart of Japanese Food Culture What type read more

[母の味ヴィーガンガーリックライス] When you have any leftover rice, it’s a perfect time to make fried rice like my Vegan Garlic Fried Rice which is inspired by my mom’s cooking that I ate a million times. It’s super quick to make but you won’t believe how flavorful read more

[梅しそ添えエリンギのお魚風にぎり寿司] King Oyster Mushroom Nigiri Sushi with Ume Shiso (Vegan) is another variation of the best sushi recipe, King Oyster Mushroom “Fish” Nigiri Sushi. The topping is a quintessential combo of Japanese flavor, ume (Japanese pickled plum) and shiso (perilla leaves.) King Oyster Mushroom For read more

[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

[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

[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

[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

[お茶漬け風味噌焼きおにぎり] If there’s one thing I need to pick to represent quintessential Japanese food, it has to be onigiri (rice ball.) Miso Grilled Onigiri with Green Tea (Ochazuke Style) is a variation of the Japanese onigiri with a twist! Miso is slightly charred from grilling read more

[赤しそふりかけと焼きラディッシュの混ぜご飯] This dish represents what real Japanese homecooked food tastes like. Shiso Furikake Rice with Grilled Radish is a simple and clean tasting rice dish. It’s aromatic from shiso perilla flakes with a lightly charred flavor from the grilled radish. The rice is accompanied by read more

[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