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Japanify: Miss Blanche (Fuyu Persimmon Kanten)
November 29, 2016
A step-by-step recipe of how to make Miss Blanche, a Fuyu persimmon and yuzu juice kanten dessert. Japanese sweets for winter. Vegan-friendly, gluten-free.
Now You Can Japanify All Day!
November 25, 2016
The first Umami Mart publication features 20 of our favorite simple Japanese recipes culled from the popular Japanify column by Yoko Kumano.
Japanify: Kasuzuke Salmon
October 24, 2016
Step-by-step directions to make Kasuzuke Salmon, a Japanese dish of salmon tails marinated in sake kasu, miso, mirin, and shio koji.
Japanify: Soboro Donburi (Crumbly Chicken Bowl)
September 26, 2016
During my last visit to Tokyo, my grandma sent me home with some store bought,...
Japanify: Summer Slurp Series: Avocado Walnut Soba Salad
August 29, 2016
An easy and fresh salad using soba noodles, avocado, walnuts, and a few other ingredients that are readily available at any grocery store.
Japanify: Shochu Root Beer Float
July 18, 2016
A step-by-step recipe on making a root beer float with Kannoko Mugi Shochu, a barrel aged barley shochu that's akin to whisky.
Japanify: Simplified Japanese Curry
June 29, 2016
A step-by-step guide to making an easy, no-fail simplified Japanese curry with homemade depth of flavor, but only a few ingredients. Requires a slow cooker!
Japanify: Crabshroom Rice
May 25, 2016
A step-by-step recipe on making fluffy steamed rice cooked with Snow crab, enoki and shiitake mushrooms, and kombu. Delicious and full of umami flavors!
Japanify: How to Make Matcha
April 11, 2016
The first time I learned how to make matcha was from my grandmother, Baba-chan, in...
Japanify: Yuzu Kosho Avocado Toast
March 4, 2016
yuzu kosho and avocado go so well together, I decided to incorporate yuzu kosho into my new breakfast routine. This is what I came up with: yuzu kosho avoca
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.
Japanify: Tuna Toast
March 30, 2015
A simple recipe for tuna toast, using Japanese milk toast, canned tuna, mayonnaise, and cheese.