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Hijiki and Ume Takikomi Gohan is a fragrant Japanese mixed rice dish made by cooking rice together with hijiki seaweed and salted ume plums. The savory flavor of the seaweed blends beautifully with the refreshing tartness of the ume, cre...

Konnyaku is a chewy, low-calorie Japanese food made from the konjac root. In this stir fry, it’s cooked with sesame oil, soy sauce, mirin, a little sugar, and spicy doubanjiang for heat. Topped with sesame seeds and green onions, it’s a ...

Konnyaku is a traditional Japanese food made from the konjac root almost zero calories, yet full of flavor. Grilled until slightly crisp, then topped with a sweet-savory miso sauce, sesame seeds, and spicy Japanese mustard, it’s a health...

Kitsune Udon (きつねうどん) is a Japanese noodle soup with thick udon noodles in a savory broth.It’s topped with sweet simmered aburaage (fried tofu pouch), said to be a fox’s favorite food.The name “kitsune” means fox in Japanese.Simple...

Shiratama Zenzai is a traditional Japanese dessert made with soft rice flour dumplings (shiratama) served in a warm or chilled sweet red bean soup.It’s comforting, slightly sweet, and loved for its chewy texture and rich flavor. Perfect ...

Gyoza are crispy, pan-fried Japanese dumplings packed with juicy flavor.They’re usually made with meat, but vegan versions with cabbage, mushrooms, and tofu are just as delicious! They’re first seared until golden, then steamed to create...

This simple Japanese-style dish features tender pumpkin stir-fried in soy sauce and topped with nutty sesame seeds.The soy glaze brings out the natural sweetness of the pumpkin.It’s quick to make, comforting, and perfect as a side dish o...

Vegan Katsu made with fu (wheat gluten) is a crispy and satisfying plant-based twist on the classic Japanese cutlet.Fu is a traditional Japanese ingredient made from wheat gluten, often used in Buddhist cuisine.Coated with breadcrumbs an...

This curry-flavored salad made with kiriboshi daikon (dried daikon strips) is full of flavor and texture.The warming spices add a savory twist to this traditional Japanese ingredient.It’s quick, healthy, and made by simply soaking the da...

These vegan spring rolls are crispy on the outside and packed with savory vegetables inside.Made Japanese-style, they often include ingredients like cabbage, carrots, mushrooms, and vermicelli.Each bite is golden, crunchy, and full of um...