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Battle ReCPY: Yamahomo vs. Ladurée: Matcha Macarons
March 20, 2021
PREFACE Yamahomo vs. Ladurée (Part 1 & 2) Yamahomo vs. Ladurée (The Battle Continues) Yamahomo...
Lazyass Cookin': Ebi Chili
February 13, 2021
Cooking time: 5 minutes.The Japanese have perfected the art of lazy cooking. Instant ramen, instant...
Cozy Donabe Party
December 6, 2017
When the days become shorter and the air crisper, it's time to bring out my...
You Need This in Your Life: Bacon and Egg Mazemen from YUJI Ramen
October 10, 2016
Living in Japan, I'm not used to spending a lot of money for ramen. But while in NY, I shelled out $20 for a bowl of ramen and I would do it all over again.
Japanify: Yuzu Kanten
November 23, 2015
Kanten is a jelly-like substance made from agar agar. It’s completely vegan and gluten free. In this recipe, I used three fresh yuzu to make yuzu kanten.
Furochan Eats: Taco Rice GIF!
September 15, 2015
Taco rice is the culinary lovechild of Tex-Mex, Okinawan and Japanese flavours -- a dish that's popular all over Japan these days.
Japanify: Shisomaki
March 19, 2015
A recipe for Japanese shisomaki – the sweet, nutty filling and slightly crispy outer shiso roll is so satisfying and delicious!
Abura-ya: Izakaya for the People
February 10, 2015
Let me start off by saying that I think Abura-ya is the most exciting dining...
Japanify: Grilled Shio-Koji Nagaimo
October 14, 2014
Last February, I went to Jicca in Tokyo and had this seemingly unassuming dish. I've...
Japanify: How to Make Japanese Curry from SCRATCH
June 18, 2014
A step-by-step recipe on how to make Japanese curry WITHOUT using pre-made, boxed roux.
Japanify: Cucumber Ume Quick Pickles
May 5, 2014
Make these Japanese pickles in under 20 minutes. Bonus points because you can count the number of ingredients it requires on one hand!
Kuishinbo: Easy Homemade Mirin
March 10, 2014
Easy step-by-step instructions on how to make your own Japanese cooking sake, or mirin, at home.