jadesfoodHotteok is one of the most popular street foods in Korea, especially in winter and is becoming popular in Japan as well. The pancake is stuffed with syrupy brown sugar and nuts. It has a …
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 …
Vegan Agedashi Tofu (揚げ出し豆腐)
Agedashi tofu is a traditional Japanese dish made by deep frying tofu coated with potato starch or flour and served in a dashi broth which usually involves fish to enhance the umami flavour. The warm …
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, …
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 …