Sanbaizu
Sanbaizu is a standard sunomono dressing. Sunomono translates as things (mono) of vinegar (su), and is the umbrella term for a range of vinegar-based dishes. Sanbaizu gets …
Niku Dofu
Niku dofu, or meat and tofu, is a simple nimono (simmered dish) made by the working class. The tofu adds to the protein content while absorbing …
Chicken Soborodon
This donburi dish features rice topped with deliciously flavoured minced chicken, softly sweet egg, and crisp snow peas. You can make both chicken and egg soboro …
Simple Udon Soup
Udon is a type of noodle made of wheat flour, kneaded and cut into long, fairly thick strips. Although the origin of udon is up …
Crispy Chicken with Tomato Ponzu
Ponzu is a citrus-based sauce made by mixing vinegar and lemon, lime, or other Japanese citrus fruits such as daidai, yuzu, or sudachi. Ponzu shoyu contains both ponzu and …
Oyakodon
Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Oyakodon is a classic donburi (rice bowl), and it translates to “parent and child bowl”. The name comes from …
Teriyaki Chicken
Teriyaki is a cooking technique in which the main ingredient is glazed in a soy-based, sweetened sauce while cooking. The name itself refers to the shine …
Umeboshi Shiso Tsukune
Tsukune is what we call meatballs made of minced chicken. The name comes from the verb tsukuneru, which means to knead and shape. That should give …
Green Beans and Corn with Sesame
Looking for a healthy, quick & easy side dish for a busy weeknight dinner? Look no further, we’ve got you covered with this simple yummy …