Buckwheat Crepe with Amazake Cream It is always a good time to indulge in some lovely sweets and this buckwheat crepe can easily provide some extra healthy cheer to your day. It is perfect to pair with some amazake cream made with traditional Japanese non-alcoholic drink (made from fermented rice), kuzu and agave syrup. Amazake helps you better absorb the nutrients quickly and easily with its fermentation process and contains about 400 health components. It is rich in B vitamins, which help the body to convert macronutrients into energy, and contains both probiotics and prebiotics. Kuzu ..read more

Vegan Creamy Miso Leek Recipe Miso is not just for miso soup or Japanese dishes! With its versatility, miso can elevate your favourite dishes to give a depth of flavour. Not only does it enhance the taste, it adds extra nutrition that offers amazing benefits. A Japanese study has proposed that incorporating fermented soy products like miso into our diet could contribute to improved overall health and increased longevity (1). Did you know that Leek is also highly beneficial for our health? The superpowers of leeks can be attributed to their organosulfur compounds, which are ..read more

Kuzu Pumpkin and Maple Pudding This gluten and dairy-free nourishing and healing dessert is a very popular dessert item from my cooking class. Many people are surprised to discover that it is possible to have yummy, rich desserts without dairy!   Kuzu aka kudzu, the ancient Japanese medicinal food is the secret ingredient that makes it so nourishing, alkalising and gives a rich texture. Recipe Ingredients   Four Servings 250g of Japanese pumpkin (without skin or seeds)   400ml soymilk  3 TBSP kuzu  2 TBSP pure maple syrup  ¼ tsp vanilla paste  &n ..read more

Being a Mother is one of the hardest jobs on Earth, don’t you agree? They deserve all the best of the best for their health I reckon. And MATCHA GREEN TEA is one of which. There are a number of reasons why Matcha Green Tea is definitely a must-have drink for Moms, including: 1. Energise! Moms are very busy looking after kids as well as other multiple tasks. To be able to handle all the work, they definitely need ENERGY! The fabulous news is that Matcha gives you long-lasting energy. matcha provides a sustainable energy boost without the rapid 30-minute spike, slump, and jitters associated with ..read more

Zen Matcha Green Tea Smoothie Bowl  Supercharge yourself with this smoothie bowl filled with superfoods that give you energies, nutrition and beauty! Did you know that catechin called EGCG is the main reason why Matcha has so many health and beauty benefits?  This is a fantastic recipe to maximise absorption of the health and beauty benefits of EGCG in Matcha green tea -with protein and OMEGA 3  (chia seeds and soymilk that made from whole soybean ) and Vitamin C (strawberries, blueberries –vitamin C rich fruits).   Recipe Ingredients  100 to ..read more

Amazake Ice Cream Everyone loves ice cream! This is a recipe for a nutritious ice cream free from refined sugar made with the Japanese non-alcoholic drink, amazake. Amazake is a sweet, traditional Japanese drink made from fermented rice and contains lots of probiotics and prebiotics that contribute to better gut health. Amazake is perfect for summer as well as it gives you a boost of energy and helps combat fatigue. In fact, the Samurai used to drink amazake before battles and as such, it is often called the Samurai’s Red Bull! Recipe Ingredients 100g amazake 100 ml soymilk 1 TBSP oil 1/4 ts ..read more

Strawberry and Sweet Red Bean Mochi (Ichigo Daifuku) Ichigo daifuku is a soft and chewy mochi stuffed with fresh juicy strawberry and sweet red bean paste. If you love juicy strawberries, sweet red bean paste, and chewy mochi, you will love this Japanese dessert Daifuku is a popular traditional Japanese sweet; it is soft mochi stuffed with sweet red bean paste and this Strawberry Daifuku is a relatively new wagashi, like a traditional Japanese confectionery with a modern twist since it was created during the ’80s  Most Ichigo Daifuku recipes use the microwave, which is eas ..read more

Delicious Natto Croquette (Even if you don’t like natto!) The potato and deep-fry process of this dish makes it luring even to natto haters (my serious natto hater husband can handle this dish! He said he can kill the flavour with tomato sauce… oh dear…). For beginners and people who don’t appreciate natto flavour, you can start from one pack of natto and increase the input later. Recipe Ingredients 3 packets of natto (1 pack is 45 grams)   4 large potatoes (about 450 grams)   4 tablespoons chopped parsley   1.5 teaspoons salt   1 small onion &nbs ..read more

No Fry Shiitake Mushroom Stroganoff Attention, all mushroom lovers! You are going to love this fabulous stroganoff recipe that involves no frying (No frying means zero trans-fat which means no clogged arteries!). Plus, Shiitake— classic staples in Japanese and Chinese cuisine – is wonderful for lowering cholesterol. It is also fantastic for people suffering from cardiovascular diseases and cholesterol problems. Of course, if you’re just like me and you love mushrooms and healthy eating, this is also the perfect recipe for you. Recipe Ingredients  Serves 4 250 grans (9 ounces) mushroom ..read more