Miso Grilled Pork is marinated pork loin in miso paste and pan-fried. It’s succulent, tender, and delicious, yet so easy to make. The pork chops are marinated in a storage bag with all the seasonings, kneaded well together, and left to rest for 1 hour to overnight. Once the preparation is done, the cooking part goes fast. Pan-fry both sides until nicely browned, and that’s it. The only tip to keep in mind is to cook at a lower heat to avoid burning. The seasonings contain sugar, which can burn beyond caramelization if cooked too high. Prep the night before or in the morning, and you can cook t ..read more

Today’s miso soup features mushrooms, spinach, and melting cheese. Miso and cheese are surprisingly good together since both are fermented foods. The umami flavors from the ingredients enhance each other, allowing you to achieve a rich and deep taste with little effort. Mushrooms and spinach add even more flavor and nutrition. This creamy miso soup is perfect with toast in the morning or sandwiches for lunch. It’s super quick to make and delicious! I hope you give it a try. Print Miso Soup with Melting Cheese Creamy miso soup with mushrooms, baby spinach, and melting cheese Course Soup Cui ..read more

Fruit jelly is a juicy and refreshing dessert that allows you to enjoy the flavors of various fruits in a mildly sweetened, cold jelly. Typically, it is made by solidifying fruit puree or juice with gelatin or agar. In this recipe, we use gelatin not agar, and chunks of fresh and canned fruits are submerged in the neutral flavor of transparent jelly. Fruit jelly is a popular dessert in Japan due to its refreshing taste and attractive appearance. It’s super easy to make at home, using seasonal fruits or experimenting with various flavors. Fruit jelly can be found in many stores in Japan, from f ..read more

From Izakaya-style Yakitori chicken to grilled Yakionigiri rice balls, these are some of the best Japanese-style grilling recipes that you will want to try this summer and all year long! Yakiniku Japanese BBQ Sauce Yakiniku sauce, a dipping sauce for Japanese BBQ, is a soy sauce-based sauce infused with rich flavors of garlic, sesame, and other spices. It serves as a fantastic accompaniment for Teppanyaki meats and vegetables, Yakiniku BBQ, and beyond. It’s almost like a multi-purpose sauce that can elevate many dishes such as stir-fried vegetables, salads, and simple pan-fried meats. Get the ..read more

Oyster Okonomiyaki, known as “Kakioko” in Japanese, is a type of Okonomiyaki, a savory Japanese pancake. The defining characteristic of Kakioko is its generous use of oysters, making them the star ingredient due to their rich flavor and aroma. The soft batter and crisp cabbage complement the plump texture of the oysters within the pancakes. Here, we will show you how to recreate authentic Kakioko Okonomiyaki at home. Oyster Okonomiyaki is a local delicacy from Hinase in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture, where oyster farming thrives. It is a type of okonomiyaki topped with grilled oysters and typ ..read more

Simmered Potatoes and Tuna is a flavorful dish where potatoes and canned tuna are gently cooked in a sweet soy broth. The broth, reduced to a rich sauce consistency, beautifully coats the potatoes, enhancing their taste. To allow the umami of the tuna and seasonings to meld with the vegetables, it’s best to let the dish cool before serving. It’s incredibly easy to make and budget-friendly, yet it’s still a delightful side dish for any meal. Hope you enjoy it! Print Tuna-jaga Recipe Simmered potatoes and canned tuna in sweet-soy broth Course Side Dish Cuisine Japanese Keyword potato, tuna ..read more

Today’s miso soup features Udon noodles. Udon noodles, thick wheat flour noodles typically found in noodle soup dishes with clear broth, are also a great addition to miso soup. Miso soup with dense and chewy Udon is hearty and filling, making it a perfect side dish for any meals or a light lunch. You can use frozen or dried Udon, whichever is available, but be sure to defrost or cook the dried noodles before adding them to the miso soup. We’ve added Tenkasu tempura bits as a topping, which adds richness to the soup. If you want a little kick to the dish, sprinkle some Shichimi hot pepper. Hope ..read more

Tofu Avocado Salad is a simple and healthy side dish that is so easy to make. It’s also completely plant based and vegan. Diced tofu and avocado are tossed in the Japanese style vinaigrette dressing with a hint of wasabi and sesame. It’s delicious by itself, but you can also put this on a bowl of rice to make a Donburi rice bowl. You can use any kind of tofu you like, but firm or extra firm tofu will work the best. In this recipe, we use an organic sprouted tofu, and the texture is just right, and it’s packed with protein. Avocado coated with the soy sauce based dressing with a hint of wasabi ..read more

Today’s miso soup is made with asparagus, onion, and ham. This is a quick and easy miso soup to make when asparagus is in season. Anytime from March through June, bundles of fresh asparagus are featured in the produce section of grocery stores. Asparagus is incredibly versatile and you can use it in any types of Japanese cooking from ohitashit to stir-frying (more asparagus recipes here!) Here we made a simple miso soup with onion and ham. It’s so easy to make with ingredients you already have at home. Print Miso Soup with Asparagus, Onion, and Ham Course Soup Cuisine Japanese Keyword aspa ..read more

Soup curry is a type of curry-flavored soup served with lightly fried vegetables and steamed rice. Unlike traditional curry, it has a lighter consistency, and the rice is typically served separately, allowing diners to dip the rice into the soup as they eat. Soup curry is known for its light flavor and abundant vegetables, and it has become more of a staple rather than just a trend, joining typical Japanese curry dishes in many menus. The origin of soup curry is said to be Hokkaido, Japan. In the 1970s, a restaurant in Sapporo started offering a dish that was a cross between herbal (or medicin ..read more