Recipes

This is basically the cake of my childhood! Mama Tanuki used to bake me this cake whenever my school had bake sales or when our family craved some kind of Japanese style sweets. Back then there were not so many Asian grocery stores so any …

If you’re like me and find slightly rare roast beef irresistible, this recipe is for you! It is pretty much fool proof and the flavors are Japanese-style or wafuu (和風) featuring a blend of sake, soy sauce, mirin, and topped with green onions, grated ginger, …

A literal blend of two cultures, this dressing is a Japanese twist on the iconic thousand-island dressing. I think that it resembles the salad dressing they serve at American Japanese steakhouses. Personally, this taste brings me back to childhood birthday parties at “Japanese” steakhouses where they …

This is the ultimate cold-weather lazy soup packed with nutrients and protein to stay energized throughout the day. I like having this for breakfast but it can easily be any meal especially paired with rice, noodles, or even mochi. This soy milk white miso soup …