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Learn all of the best tips and tricks for Japanese home cooking so that you can recreate authentic Japanese food in the comfort of your own home.

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How To Make Avocado Sushi (Avocado Roll 2 Ways)

Sushi is a traditional Japanese cuisine that has crossed borders and is now loved all over the world. Today, we are going to introduce a fusion type of Makizushi: Avocado Sushi. In Japan, there is a traditional Makizushi called “Kappa-maki,” in which a cucumber stick is rolled in sushi rice and Nori seaweed. Avocado sushi is similar to Kappa-maki, adding a twist as the modern version.

Ochazuke Recipe

Chazuke Recipe

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Chahan Recipe Japanese Fried Rice

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Seaweed Snacks

How To Make Ochazuke (Japanese Rice Tea Soup)

Ochazuke (Chazuke) is a dish where green tea (Ocha or Cha) is poured over steamed rice with various ingredients. This Japanese fast food can serve as a quick breakfast, light lunch, or a late-night snack.

Grilled Eggplant Recipes

Japanese Eggplant

How To Make Eggplant Unagi (Vegan Unagi Don)

This “Nasu no Kabayaki (grilled eggplant)” dish looks quite similar to Unagi no Kabayaki and is easy to prepare. It's also vegetarian and vegan-friendly. The key tips for this recipe include peeling the skin off the eggplants and flattening them, which gives them a soft and succulent texture as well as an appetizing appearance. Because this recipe uses only eggplants, it can be suitable for vegans.

How To Make Japanese Milk Pudding

Japanese Milk Pudding, or "Milk Purin," is a beloved dessert in Japan. Its smooth, creamy texture and delicate flavor are popular among all generations. Unlike Western-style puddings, which often rely on cornstarch for thickening, Japanese Milk Pudding achieves its consistency using gelatin or agar-agar, which makes the texture a bit lighter.

How To Make Takikomi Gohan (Japanese Mixed Rice)

Takikomi Gohan is a Japanese mixed rice dish commonly made with seasonal ingredients. As it uses seasonal ingredients, there are various types of Takikomi Gohan, such as Takenoko (bamboo shoot) Gohan for spring, Toumorokoshi (corn) Gohan for summer, Matsutake mushroom Gohan and Kuri (chestnut) Gohan for fall, and Kaki (oyster) Gohan for winter. These are just some examples of Takikomi Gohan; you can find many more varieties in Japan.

How To Make Tsukune (Japanese Chicken Meatballs)

Tsukune is a versatile dish that can serve as a main dish, a side dish, a sake accompaniment, or even in an obento. It maintains its quality and softness even when cold, making it a convenient option.

Japanese Coffee Jelly

How To Make Coffee Jelly 2 Ways (Coffee Jelly Dessert & Milk Tea)

Coffee jelly is a cool, wiggly dessert that combines the deep flavors of coffee with the fun texture of gelatin. Originating from Japan, this dessert has won over folks who love coffee and those who have a sweet tooth. You can enjoy coffee jelly in lots of different ways. Some people like it plain, just enjoying the coffee-flavored jelly on its own. You can even toss coffee jelly cubes into milk tea for a fun, textured twist.

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Egg Recipes

Breakfast Lunch

13 Japanese Egg Recipes You Can Easily Make At Home

Tired of eating eggs in the same few ways? Are you looking for new ways to cook this common staple food? We’ll you’re in luck because Japanese cuisine is well known for utilizing eggs in many dishes - both sweet and savory. In this article, we’ll guide you through 13 different Japanese egg recipes that you can enjoy for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even dessert. You’ll be able to find most of these recipes on our website, so definitely pick your favorites and add them to your recipe repertoire!

Homemade Curry

Japanese Curry

Spices And Seasonings

How To Make Japanese Curry Roux From Scratch

In Japan, homemade curry is often prepared using block-type curry roux, readily available in most supermarkets, offering various options. The roux contains all the necessary spices and seasonings, along with fat and flour to solidify it. Alternatively, if you're interested in making Japanese block-type curry roux from scratch, we'll guide you through the process in this recipe. While it requires a variety of spices, we're confident that you can enjoy creating it at home.

How To Make Mentaiko Pasta (Spicy Cod Roe Butter Spaghetti)

Mentaiko, translated as "spicy salted Pollock roe" in English, is made by fermenting and seasoning the ovaries of Pollock. It has a salty and spicy taste derived from the seasoning mixture containing chili peppers. In this recipe, we are going to introduce you to how to make Mentaiko pasta that Japan proudly presents to the world. With just a handful of ingredients, this recipe offers a quick and authentic way to savor the rich and distinctive taste of Mentaiko.

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How To Make Zosui (Japanese Rice Soup)

Zosui is a dish where steamed rice is simmered in a Dashi-based soup, occasionally enhanced with Japanese seasonings like soy sauce and miso. It resembles Italian risotto but differs in the cooking process. Risotto involves sautéing raw rice before adding broth, leaving a firm rice core. In contrast, Zosui uses steamed rice added to soup, resulting in a softer texture, requiring less time to cook. Zosui is an easy-to-make dish suitable for any time—breakfast, lunch, or a late-night snack.

How To Make Yaki Onigiri (Grilled Japanese Rice Balls) In 2 Flavors

Without a doubt, one of the simplest Japanese cuisine items is definitely onigiri. Even though it's a simple food, is a popular snack that is enjoyed by both children and adults every day in Japan. Recently, onigiri has also started gaining popularity in other countries. One variation of onigiri is “Yaki Onigiri” which refers to a grilled rice ball covered in a soy sauce or miso-based glaze. The savory flavor of yaki onigiri is so mouthwatering that you’ll become an instant fan once you try it!

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Popular Japanese Bento Lunch Ingredients

Have you ever made your own Japanese bento lunch box? It's a great way to take something healthy and delicious to school or work. Here are some foods you can enjoy in your own bento box.

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Dashi Soup

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Japanese Dashi

Japanese dashi soup has such a simple recipe. Follow our guide to make it at home! For more details about dashi, be sure to check out our blog!

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How To Make Sushi

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How to Make Sushi Rice at Home

Sushi rice is the foundation of so many Japanese dishes beyond sushi. It consists of steamed Japanese short-grain rice that has been seasoned with vinegar, salt, and sugar. Besides sushi, it is used as a base for chirashi sushi, poke bowls, kaisendon, and more. We've previously shared recipes for how to cook rice in a rice cooker and in a pot, so feel free to use those recipes when cooking the short-grain rice for sushi rice.