Shiraae is a cold tofu salad mixed with slightly sweet and savoury (and almost nutty) seasoned vegetables. It’s a perfect side dish to any Japanese meal. I especially enjoy making…
Oyakodon is an absolute favourite homey Japanese comfort food of mine. You’ll probably find me making this very often, if not all the time, for dinner since it’s so…
Goma dare or sesame sauce has always been a staple at our table when we enjoy shabu shabu (Japanese hot pot). In fact we usually have to make loads…
When I think of gyudon, I think easy, convenient, and cheap. In Japan you can find countless fast food chains serving up a hefty bowl of beef simmered in…
When I think back on my childhood, one of my fondest memories was making gyoza with my mom. It was definitely a tedious task with my little uncoordinated fingers,…
Hi I’m Emi and I’m a recovering ice cream-aholic. Kev and I have been on a serious late night ice cream streak lately, although delightfully delicious it’s probably not…
If you were to ask me what my favourite winter dish was growing up, I would definitely say nikujaga (肉じゃが). Nikujaga (meat and potatoes in Japanese) is a homey…
Okonomiyaki (お好み焼き) is a savoury Japanese pancake that is an instant favourite with anyone who eats it. It consists mainly of batter, lots and lots of shredded cabbage, and…
