Ozoni is the traditional Japanese New Year’s soup. The recipe for ozoni varies from region to region, but it always…
In Japan, noodles are eaten hot or cold, and they are served in many different ways. Here are general instructions…
In addition to the traditional sweets eaten on Hina Matsuri (Girls’ Day), chirashi-zushi has become a popular dish for girls…
Although ramen noodles are originally from China, they are very popular in Japan, and Japanese cooks have created many of…
WOK A wok is a wonderful cooking utensil for the Japanese kitchen. Wok’s are bowl shaped, rolled steel pans that…
This delicious, silky custard can be served as a side dish with grilled and deep fried foods, or as a…
This refreshing combination of cucumber slices and crabmeat has a tart dressing made with vinegar. For variety, you could use…
Another category of vegetable dishes, ohitashi, is boiled greens served with soy sauce and topped with katsuobushi or toasted sesame…
Soup is an important part of most Japanese meals.Clear soup (osumashi) is usually served at the beginning of a meal.…
Back to food miso soup dengaku Miso is another of Japan’s culinary gifts to the world. It is made from…
This simple chicken dish is served with a dipping sauce that adds a spicy taste. For color or garnish, you…
Although Japanese diners do not eat beef very often, sukiyaki is one of the most popular and well known of…