Super crispy and full of flavour, Karaage is a popular dish that everyone loves. This Japanese fried chicken consists of bite-sized pieces of chicken marinated in a blend of soy sauce, sake, ginger, and garlic and deep-fried until crispy and golden brown. Rather than a heavy crumb coating, karaage is coated in starch making it […] The post Karaage Chicken : Delicious Japanese Fried Chicken appeared first on Chopstick Chronicles ..read more

Shogayaki, a popular Japanese dish bursting with flavours and aromas, is a true culinary delight. This delectable stir-fry features marinated and thinly sliced pork cooked in a savoury ginger-soy sauce seasoning. The result is tender and succulent grilled meat that melts in your mouth. Shogayaki’s simple yet rich combination of ingredients creates a delicious balance […] The post Shogayaki Ginger Pork 豚の生姜焼き appeared first on Chopstick Chronicles ..read more

Bento boxes are a fantastic lunch idea.  Nowadays they are popular outside of Japan too and are often filled with things like little sandwiches, cheese, crackers, and hummus dips. But bento is not just a packed lunch. There is so much more to it for Japanese people. Bento addresses many aspects of food such as […] The post Bento Lunch Box Guide:Tips for a perfect Japanese lunch box appeared first on Chopstick Chronicles ..read more

Did you know that Onigiri is the best selling food in Japanese convenience stores? I guess it is because they are delicious, convenient and nutritious compared to other fast foods. This is the ultimate and only guide you will ever need including types of rice, fillings, seasonings, shapes, wrapping, storing, and tips to make them […] The post Onigiri Recipes, Method & Gadgets appeared first on Chopstick Chronicles ..read more

You would be wondering by now about a Bento Menu. So I am going to share the ultimate guide of Bento recipes. This is the only Bento resource you would ever need! Rice dishes When Japanese people pack Bento/Obento, they often consider rice dishes as the main dish. So simply fill half of your bento […] The post Bento Menu – The Ultimate guide to Bento recipes appeared first on Chopstick Chronicles ..read more

I am so excited to share Bento Box ideas, useful tools and accessories that Japanese people use. Choosing one beautiful Japanese Bento box makes my heart beat.  Japanese people have two or three different materials, size and shape bento boxes. Also I am so happy to show my little Bento accessory collections that I use. […] The post Bento Box Ideas, useful tools and accessories appeared first on Chopstick Chronicles ..read more

It was no surprise to see a big queue of tourists for Tamagoyaki on skewers called “Kushidama” at Tsukiji market in Tokyo. Tamagoyaki is fluffy and bouncy Japanese rolled egg which ranked in the list of the top 30 Japanese foods tourists come to Japan for. But you don’t have to go all the way […] The post Tamagoyaki Japanese rolled egg appeared first on Chopstick Chronicles ..read more

No more boring lunch box! I am going to share how to wrap bento box. Have you ever wondered how Japanese people wrap up bento boxes so neatly? Japanese wrapping culture is like no other in the world. In this post I am going to share an easy and cute way to wrap bento box […] The post How to wrap bento box appeared first on Chopstick Chronicles ..read more