jadesfoodDo you think cooking Japanese rice is complicated and needs a rice cooker to cook it perfectly? If you do, I have to say you are wrong. Cooking rice might be intimidating for some people, …
Karinto (Traditional Japanese Cookies)
Karinto are deep-fried cookies coated with brown sugar syrup. These cookies are so popular in Japan because they are crispy, sweet, and easy to eat anytime. There are a lot of different types of Karinto …
Strawberry and Nutella Daifuku Mochi (ヌテラ苺大福)
You might be thinking that making mochi is difficult and daunting but it’s actually so simple and easy! These chocolate daifuku mochis are filled with store-bought Nutella and topped with juicy strawberries. You can make …
Mashed Tofu Salad (Shiraae)
Mashed tofu salad (Shiraae in Japanese) is one of the most traditional salads in Japan. Simmered vegetables are coated with mashed tofu which is seasoned with miso, tahini, sugar, soy sauce, and salt. It’s sweet …
Eggplant Kabayaki Rice Bowl (Vegan)
Kabayaki of unagi (eel) is so traditional food that is made with grilled eel dipped in a sauce. It is so popular that there are a lot of restaurants that specialize in the dish. Often, …
Cold Soba Noodles with Tomato Sauce and Feta
Are you looking for a recipe that is Japanese, healthy, and still delicious? Then, you have come to the right place to find it! This soba noodle dish consists of cold soba noodles topped with …
Vegan Deep Fried Tofu with Sweet Miso Sauce and Peanuts (Miso Peanut Karaage)
Karaage is one of the most popular dishes in Japanese home cooking. They are typically made with chicken thigh flavoured with soy sauce, ginger, and garlic, then coated with flour or potato starch and deep …
Deep Fried Tofu Balls (Ganmodoki)
Do you happen to have some tofu in the fridge? Are you a bit interested in Zen cooking? If so, this is the perfect dish to try Zen cooking for the first time because Ganmodoki …
Sesame Tofu (Goma Dofu)
Have you heard of sesame tofu ? What? Tofu is usually made by firming up soy milk with bittern which is made from sea water, right? Yes, if you just say tofu, that is a …