What is katsudon? Chicken katsudon is the Japanese rice bowl topped with the delicious torikatsu, sweet onion, and barely set beaten egg bath in umami-rich dashi enhanced with mirin and soy sauce. Katsudon (カツ丼 / Japanese cutlet rice bowl) is relatively easy to prepare. It is an extension of the torikatsu recipe, ideal as a …
What is omurice? Omurice (オムライス, Omu-raisu) is a Japanese cuisine consisting of ketchup-based fried rice and omelet. The word omurice is the portmanteau of two words – omelet and rice. Omurice is a western-influenced Japanese cuisine (yōshoku) originated at the turn of the 20th century when western café gained popularity in Japan. It is also …
This easy chicken teriyaki stir-fry is the result of the fusion between the Japanese flavor and some popular vegetables such as the portobello mushrooms and asparagus. The chicken is stir-fried with the savory teriyaki sauce, which has an intensely delicious flavor. The crunchy vegetables and mushroom furnish a sharp contrast and make it a perfect …
Have you tried Japanese curry before? Japanese curry is a quick, easy, fail-safe recipe, making it an excellent choice for busy people to prepare a simply delicious meal. This recipe offers two methods to prepare the curry. First, use the store-bought Japanese curry cubes for cooking, and secondly making the roux from scratch, but it …
Finally, I am getting everything right on how to make the Japanese sponge cake after many attempts. The cake is bouncy like a sponge, with the soft and delicate texture resemble cotton when you tear it apart. I also add the cake batter to the dough of the chocolate Japanese milk bread. Here is the …
Do you know that you can prepare yaki udon (焼きうどん) in just twenty minutes? Here is the yaki udon recipe for you. This article will show you how to cook yaki udon, the Japanese fried noodles with a few simple ingredients available in your refrigerator. You are good to go as long as you have …
Do you want to make the miso soup that rivals any Japanese restaurant at home? I have the miso soup recipe for you. What is Miso soup? Miso soup 味噌汁 is a warm and comforting Japanese soup prepared with a soup stock (Dashi) and miso paste. It is the soul food for the Japanese which …
Chawanmushi (Savory Egg Custard/茶碗蒸し) is a delicate and Japanese traditional appetizer that we are familiar with. It is prepared by steaming egg with dashi stock in a small dainty Japanese teacup and filled with ingredients such as chicken, prawns, kamaboko, mushrooms, and mitsuba. I will follow closely the traditional method in this recipe, but you …
Looking for great food but do not want to spend too much time to cook? We have the chicken katsu recipe for you. This chicken katsu recipe has an incredibly crispy outer layer of breadcrumbs, with the moist and juicy chicken breast meat inside. The best part, it takes less than thirty minutes from preparation …
Everbody loves salad, especially Japanese salad. The universal appeal of Japanese salad has made it a crowd favorite worldwide, and this recipe is no exception. This triple mushroom salad is perfect for Sunday dinner, weekend brunch and almost in any occasion. Why. Because it is so easy to prepare. The salad is dressed with an …