Cooking Tips

This fast and easy 2-Minute Microwave Onsen Tamago is a brilliant, time-saving hack to make a silky and creamy Japanese-style poached egg! I‘ll show you how to cook it in a fraction of the time it takes to slow-poach it …

This is the ultimate guide on how to deep-fry food at home safely. Read our tips on how to check the oil temperature with or without a thermometer, and how to dispose of used cooking oil. How to Deep-Fry Food …

Looking for a perfect loaf pan to bake Japanese Milk Bread called Shokupan? In this post, I’ll show you how to order a loaf pan from Japan, season it, and care for it after baking. Japanese Loaf Pans: Where to …

The Japanese use herbs and spices to elevate their cooking. Learn about the different herbs and spices and how to incorporate them into your dish! Unique Japanese Herbs and Spices 212 Japanese cuisine is not known for its fiery, robust …

A complete guide on how to cut, peel, and cook a kabocha squash (Japanese pumpkin) with a helpful tutorial video and step-by-step pictures. How to Cut a Kabocha Squash (Japanese Pumpkin) 268 Over the years I’ve been asked by my …

Learn how to make your favorite sushi at home! From California roll to classic nigiri to temaki hand roll, this collection of sushi recipes will teach you how to make sushi like a pro. Best Sushi Recipes to Make At …

Osechi Ryori is the traditional food enjoyed on New Year’s Day in Japan. The assortment of colorful dishes are packed and displayed in special stacking boxes called jubako. Every Osechi dish has a special meaning in welcoming the New Year. …