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Japanify: Haigamai Amazake
April 20, 2020
Lately, amazake (sweet non-alcoholic sake) has been on our minds. It all started on March...
How to Cook Rice on the Stovetop
April 13, 2020
If you are stuck in a home with no rice cooker, or are caring for...
Japanify: Shiojake Donabe Rice
November 22, 2019
A few weeks ago, Kayoko and I were invited to our friend Mariko's house. Along...
Japanify: Takikomi Gohan
February 22, 2017
Takikomi Gohan (mixed rice) is a Japanese comfort food that fills the kitchen with an earthy aroma. Made with shiitake mushrooms and hijiki.
Postcard from Hokkaido: Next-Level Ochazuke in Kushiro
November 2, 2016
Ochazuke, or "tea rice," is usually as humble as its name sounds, but at a random izakaya in Kushiro, it was taken to the next level.
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!
Sake Gumi News: Rice Rice Baby (April 2016)
April 15, 2016
April sakes ship today for Sake Gumi, our monthly sake subscription club. If you like what's...
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.
Rice Mill Machine at Aoki Brewery
April 16, 2015
During our visit to Aoki Brewery in Niigata, we were told that the three most...
Japanify: Salmon Avocado Donburi
February 7, 2014
Make an easy and satisfyingly delicious rice bowl featuring fresh salmon sashimi and avocado.
Japanify: Take-It-Easy Takikomi
January 17, 2014
If there's one thing 6 days in paradise (Kauai) reminded me about life, it's that...
Casa de Kei: Kimchi Omurice
December 2, 2013
INGREDIENTS Serves 2 1 small chicken breast, cut into small cubes 10 green beans, diced small...