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Shio Konbu Cabbage Salad
June 8, 2022
Behold: the laziest of all Lazyass Cookin' recipes I've ever written in the 15 years...
Making Tamagoyaki: A Tutorial with Sushi Kuni
October 11, 2017
Customers come into the store and ask us how to use the Copper Tamago Pan...
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.
Japanify: Crispy Butter-Shoyu Mochi Wrap
December 26, 2016
Celebrate New Year's Day with this savory mochi recipe. It's a gooey, toasty, and umami snack that will bring you good luck!
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.
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: 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!
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
Lazyass Cookin': Cold Sanuki Udon with Nameko Mushrooms
June 2, 2015
Many of you are well aware of my noodle addiction. I like all noodles: soba,...
MOTOism: Natto Brie Dip
May 11, 2015
I've made quite a few dishes using natto (fermented soy beans) in the past years --...
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!
Japanify: Celery Asazuke (Quick Pickles)
February 5, 2015
A simple, but delicious recipe for crunchy and vinegary celery asazuke (Japanese quick pickles). A great side dish or accompaniment for beer.