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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...

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...

Simmered daikon is a cozy, soul-soothing Japanese dish where simple ingredients shine.Slow-cooked in a flavorful broth, each bite bursts with gentle umami and warmth.Perfect for chilly days, but just as delicious when served chilled in w...

Forget store-bought packets—homemade kombu dashi offers a delicate, deep umami you can’t replicate.It’s a Japanese cooking essential that brings out the natural flavor of your ingredients.The cold brew method (soaking kombu in water) cre...

Kenchin-jiru is a traditional dish of Shojin Ryori, a Japanese Buddhist plant-based cuisine that avoids meat, fish, garlic, and onions. It emphasizes seasonal ingredients, simple cooking methods, and mindfulness in eating. Ingredients 1/...

This chili garlic edamame is an irresistible snack packed with bold flavor.Sautéed in olive oil with garlic and a touch of chili, it's savory, spicy, and seriously addictive.Quick and easy to make—just toss cooked edamame with a few simp...

Ninjin Shirishiri is a simple and delicious Okinawan dish made with shredded carrots stir-fried in oil.It’s often flavored with soy sauce and sometimes includes egg or tofu, but vegan versions are just as tasty.　Quick to make and full o...

Imo mochi is a chewy and crispy Japanese treat made from mashed potatoes and potato starch.It’s often pan-fried and coated in a sweet-savory soy sauce glaze or butter for extra flavor.This cozy comfort food frequently appears in anime an...

Simmered pumpkin, or Kabocha no Nimono, is a comforting Japanese side dish made with tender pumpkin simmered in a light, flavorful broth.Each bite is soft and gently sweet, melting in your mouth with umami-rich soy and mirin flavors.The ...