What is Katsu Sauce? Katsu sauce is part of a family of Japanese condiments derived from Western Worcestershire sauce, including chunou sauce, okonomiyaki sauce, and yakisoba sauce that are collectively known as sōsu (ソース). While the flavor and ingredients of each one vary by region and brand, most are fruit-based, giving them a sweet and... The post Tonkatsu Sauce appeared first on Norecipes - Elevating Everyday Meals ..read more

Beef Negimaki is an izakaya staple, but it's also a popular home-cooked dish. Their easy preparation makes them come together in minutes, making them the perfect weeknight meal or a flavorful addition to a bento box lunch. With fresh scallions rolled into thin slices of steak, these succulent meat rolls make for a mouthwatering appetizer... The post Beef Negimaki (Scallion Roll-Ups) appeared first on Norecipes - Elevating Everyday Meals ..read more

What is Sata Andagi? Sata Andagi is a delicious Okinawan Donut made by frying balls of dough sweetened with brown sugar until crispy outside and pillowy soft in the center. It's a sweet homemade treat that was featured in the anime series Azumanga Daioh before becoming a social media meme, but they're easy to make... The post Sata Andagi (Okinawan Donuts) appeared first on Norecipes - Elevating Everyday Meals ..read more

There's nothing like a steamy bowl of soup to warm your soul on a cold winter day, and this Gyoza Soup recipe is one my mom used to make me as a child. I've shown you how to make the best homemade gyoza before, but pan-frying them is not the only way to enjoy these... The post Easy Gyoza Soup appeared first on Norecipes - Elevating Everyday Meals ..read more

Toriten (とり天) is a beloved specialty of Oita Prefecture on the southern island of Kyushu. The name of this Japanese dish literally means "chicken tempura". Unlike its more common relatives like shrimp tempura or kakiage, Toriten is made by marinating the chicken before coating it in an egg and flour-based tempura batter. This makes the... The post Chicken Tempura (Toriten) appeared first on Norecipes - Elevating Everyday Meals ..read more

Tentsuyu (天つゆ) is a dipping sauce used for a category of battered and fried foods in Japan called tempura. The name is an abbreviation for tenpura tsuyu which literally means "tempura sauce" in Japanese.  Tempura is a sophisticated subgenre of Japanese cuisine, and the best tempura restaurants offer counter seating with prices comparable to their... The post Tempura Sauce (Tentsuyu) appeared first on Norecipes - Elevating Everyday Meals ..read more

Originating from the heart of Japanese tea culture, matcha is a finely ground green tea powder traditionally whisked with hot water to make a thick, frothy tea. Its strong grassy flavor and bitterness make it an acquired taste, but adding milk transforms it into a matcha latte, mellowing out the intensity and making it a... The post Matcha Latte Hot Chocolate appeared first on Norecipes - Elevating Everyday Meals ..read more

Born from the union of Western influences with traditional Japanese cuisine during the Meiji Restoration, Tonkatsu (とんカツ) has become a staple of home cooking in Japan that's spawned a whole genre of crispy breaded dishes like Ebifry as well as dishes that include a shatteringly crisp pork katsu as their base. Unlike Western breaded pork... The post Tonkatsu (Japanese Pork Cutlet) appeared first on Norecipes - Elevating Everyday Meals ..read more

This luscious blend of maitake, shimeji, and nameko mushrooms is sautéed to golden perfection before being pickled in a tangy, umami-packed marinade. With a playful kick from the red chili flakes and a fresh herbal zing from some basil, this easy Japanese mushroom recipe creates a tangy, sweet appetizer that's equally at home alongside a... The post Marinated Mushrooms appeared first on Norecipes - Elevating Everyday Meals ..read more

Step into any katsu restaurant in Japan, and you'll undoubtedly encounter those glorious mounds of feathery shredded cabbage, sitting like a crown beside a crispy, golden cutlet of Tonkatsu. But this ain't no coleslaw and as simple as it is, a lot of technique goes into transforming this humble member of the Brassica genus into... The post Japanese Shredded Cabbage Salad appeared first on Norecipes - Elevating Everyday Meals ..read more