Standard Gyoza Recipe

Knock knock… Hellooooo…. Is everyone still there? It has been almost a year since my last recipe was posted. What have I been doing?! Shocking. Well, in my defence, 2022 was a really busy year for us. It was in a good way. In April last year, we decided to take an extended break and…

The Easiest Ever Japanese – Teriyaki Salmon

The traditional and easiest way of Japanese Teriyaki Cooking. No store-bought Teriyaki Sauce required.

Traditional Japanese – Spinach Shiraae (Mashed Tofu Salad)

Spinachi dressed in Mashed Tofu Sauce. This is one of the traditional Shojin Ryori recipes. Vegetaran and Vegan friendly.

Favourite! Korokke – Japanese Croquettes

My husband’s favourite! Very delicious…

No Waste Food Recipe – Kinpira Kale Stems with Carrot (Japanese Style Sautéed Kale Steams)

Kale stems can be turned into a delicious and traditional Japanese dish.

Run out of dinner ideas? Try Japanese Chicken Piccata

I would like to introduce one of my weeknight recipes – Japanese Chicken Piccata. In fact, this was one of my mum’s weeknight menus as well. It is quick and easy, and you can serve it within 30 minutes. Firstly, please do not mix up with the real Italian Piccata!! This piccata is one of…

Traditional Japanese Cooking- Chawanmushi (Steamed Savoury Egg Custard)

Chawanmushi is one of the classic Japanese appetisers. It is steamed egg custard, but unlike other “custard”, it is a savoury dish. The custard is made from egg and dashi stock. There are some toppings inside of the custard – typically prawns, shiitake mushrooms, fish cake (a.k.a. kamaboko) and gingko nut (a.k.a. ginnan), and you…

Run out of dinner ideas? Try my Japanese Ginger Chicken

I would like to introduce one of my quick and easy weekday’s repertoires – Japanese Ginger Chicken. In Japan, this dish is usually cooked with sliced pork. In Australia, I like using chicken breast since fresh local chicken is easily available here. With chicken breast, this dish becomes much lighter. I like it this way…

The Easiest Ever! Shoyu Ramen in 15 minutes

Today, I would like to introduce my Shoyu Ramen recipe. I am confident that this is one of the easiest and tastiest ramen recipes you can enjoy at home. Even chashu and ramen eggs will automatically come with it! Shoyu ramen is Japanese ramen noodle soup whose broth is soy sauce based (shoyu means soy…

The Secret to Crispy Tempura – Tempura Batter Recipe

If you remember, I was a TV star a few years ago -> Here… I have already shared my “losing” recipes (Cucumber Tataki & Salmon Namerou) on my blog, and today, I would like to share another one – my Tempura Batter Recipe. I have been asked about this recipe several times before, and I’ve…