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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!
MOTOism: Matcha Sesame Tofu Two Ways
June 22, 2016
A step-by-step recipe to make Matcha Sesame Tofu, which can be eaten as a sweet dessert or savory side dish, when topped with shoyu and wasabi.
Conbini Creations: Super Easy Matcha Ice Cream
June 20, 2016
Step-by-step instructions of the easiest, creamiest, and most delicious matcha green tea ice cream you can make at home. No need for an ice cream maker!
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!
Conbini Creations: Snow Crab Jeon
May 23, 2016
Jeon are savory Korean pancakes that are more like eggy omelets. Here's a step by step recipe to make real crab jeon using canned snow crab.
Itani Ramen's Gyoza Machine (and Recipe!)
May 16, 2016
The gyoza machine from Japan is a solid steel uni-tasker that produces at least 10 gyozas per minute – up to 750 pieces per hour!!!
Happy Hour: Umamichelada!
April 25, 2016
Scroll to the bottom for updated recipe notes and photo! - Kayoko, 6/30/2020Ah, Mexico. We went...
Japanify: How to Make Matcha
April 11, 2016
The first time I learned how to make matcha was from my grandmother, Baba-chan, in...
Conbini Creations: The Ultimate Umami Grilled Cheese
April 5, 2016
Satisfy your craving for savory with this ultimate umami grilled cheese. Ingredients include Kewpie Mayo, Umami Salt, 4 kinds of cheese, and mushrooms!
MOTOism: Karashi Mentaiko Extreme (Spicy Cured Cod Roe)
March 7, 2016
A step-by-step recipe for making Karashi mentaiko at home.
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
Happy Hour: Tokyo 75
December 22, 2015
A play on the classic French 75 cocktail recipe using yuzu juice, sparkling wine, and umeshu (plum wine) substituting for gin.