Recipes

RECIPE: Mentsuyu Onigiri (Rice Balls)
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June 03, 2021
RECIPE: Mentsuyu Onigiri (Rice Balls)

Hand-held onigiri (rice balls) are the ultimate quick...

RECIPE: Dashi Zosui (Japanese Rice Soup)
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June 03, 2021
RECIPE: Dashi Zosui (Japanese Rice Soup)

Zosui is a simple soy sauce-flavored rice soup...

RECIPE: Takikomi Gohan (Mixed Rice) - Kokoro Care Packages
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June 03, 2021
RECIPE: Takikomi Gohan (Mixed Rice)

Takikomi gohan, which literally translates to “cooked with...

RECIPE: Curry Udon
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June 03, 2021
RECIPE: Curry Udon

Curry rice is Japan’s national dish, but have...

RECIPE: Tonjiru (Pork Miso Soup)
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June 03, 2021
RECIPE: Tonjiru (Pork Miso Soup)

While miso soup is popular worldwide, tonjiru is...

Minimalist Japanese Recipe: SPINACH OHITASHI (SPINACH IN DASHI)
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June 03, 2021
Minimalist Japanese Recipe: SPINACH OHITASHI (SPINACH IN DASHI)

Ohitashi is a Japanese cooking method that involves...

RECIPE: Simple Mentsuyu (Noodle Broth) - Kokoro Care Packages
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May 18, 2021
RECIPE: Simple Unconcentrated Mentsuyu (Noodle Broth)

Mentsuyu, which means “noodle broth” in Japanese, is...

RECIPE: Homemade White Dashi - Kokoro Care Packages
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May 18, 2021
RECIPE: Homemade White Dashi

In its basic form, dashi is an umami-rich...

Recipe: Mozuku in Vinegar
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April 29, 2021
Recipe: Mozuku in Vinegar

Mozuku is a unique variety of brown seaweed...

Recipe: Mozuku Tempura Fritters
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April 29, 2021
Recipe: Mozuku Tempura Fritters

For a satisfyingly crispy and umami appetizer, try...

RECIPE: Fu Chanpuru
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April 29, 2021
RECIPE: Fu Chanpuru

Transport yourself to the tropical Okinawan islands with...

Recipe: Nukazuke Pickled Vegetables
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March 31, 2021
RECIPE: Nukazuke Pickled Vegetables

Tsukemono (lit. "pickled things") are served with nearly...