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Kinako-Dusted Mitarashi Dango
March 24, 2021
My baba-chan in Tokyo always has a package of Mitarashi Dango on her dining table by...
Kokuto Sundae
October 2, 2020
Ever since shelter in place came into effect, I have been diving head first into...
Kohi Zeri (Coffee Jelly)
September 7, 2020
Kohi zeri (coffee jelly) is a common dessert in Japan. You can find it everywhere...
Matcha Cream Anmitsu
October 20, 2019
My two favorite desserts are pie and anmitsu. The word is a mashup of two...
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.
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.
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.
Kuishinbo: Otsukimi Dango
September 18, 2013
Japan has a wonderful fall tradition known as otsukimi (お月見) or Moon Festival, which celebrates both...
Tokyo JUNKtion: Toraya (Roppongi Hills)
August 16, 2012
On the very special occasion that a visitor from Japan would bring Toraya to our...
ReCPY: Lazyass Sakuramochi (And Failures from Cutting Corners)
April 9, 2012
In Japan, everything is made easy for busy housewives who have to raise kids, clean...
Tokyo JUNKtion: Ikko-an (Koshikawa)
March 29, 2012
After reading Moto's post about making anko (sweet bean paste), I began to reminisce about...
ReCPY: Anko (Sweet Bean Paste) + Wagashi Event @ Japan Society (NYC)
March 19, 2012
My most recent obsession is making anko (sweet bean paste) from scratch. As I wrote...