Japanese Culture Osechi Ryori おせち料理 (Japanese New Year’s Food) The Japanese celebrate the New Year Day with traditional New Year foods called Osechi... Continue Reading
Kitchen Tips A 5-Day Osechi Cooking Timeline 5-day Osechi cooking timeline and best tips! Your ultimate guide to planning a delicious,... Continue Reading
Kitchen Tips How to Pack Osechi Ryori in 3-Tier Boxes The complete guide on how to pack Osechi Ryori in 3-tier boxes! With step-by-step... Continue Reading
Dec 30, 2020 by Namiko Chen Chikuzenni (Nishime) – Simmered Chicken and Vegetables 筑前煮 Classic Japanese nimono dish cooked with chicken, shitake mushrooms, lotus root, konnyaku, taro, and... Continue Reading
Dec 29, 2019 by Namiko Chen Instant Pot Nishime 煮しめ (圧力鍋) Simmered in a savory dashi based sauce, Nishime is a classic one-pot vegetable stew... Continue Reading
Soup + Stew Ozoni お雑煮 – Japanese New Year Mochi Soup (Kanto Style) Kanto Style (Eastern Japan) Ozoni recipe is typically made of clear dashi broth, toasted... Continue Reading
Soup + Stew Ozoni お雑煮 – Japanese New Year Mochi Soup (Kansai Style) This delicious miso-based soup is enjoyed on New Years Day in Japan. Its flavor... Continue Reading
6 Essential Japanese Condiments · Homemade Ingredient How To Make Dashi (The Ultimate Guide) This is the ultimate guide to Dashi, Japanese soup stock. You’ll learn about the... Continue Reading
Homemade Ingredient Pressure Cooker Anko (Red Bean Paste) 粒あん・こしあん (圧力鍋) Delicious and easy anko recipe (red bean paste) prepared in a pressure cooker just... Continue Reading
Main Instant Pot Nishime 煮しめ (圧力鍋) Simmered in a savory dashi based sauce, Nishime is a classic one-pot vegetable stew... Continue Reading
Side Dish Instant Pot Kuromame 黒豆 (圧力鍋) These jewel-like, sweet black soybeans called Kuromame, are a classic Osechi dish enjoyed during... Continue Reading
Side Dish Chikuzenni (Nishime) – Simmered Chicken and Vegetables 筑前煮 Classic Japanese nimono dish cooked with chicken, shitake mushrooms, lotus root, konnyaku, taro, and... Continue Reading
Side Dish Instant Pot Kuromame 黒豆 (圧力鍋) These jewel-like, sweet black soybeans called Kuromame, are a classic Osechi dish enjoyed during... Continue Reading
Side Dish Namasu (Daikon and Carrot Salad) 紅白なます Thinly sliced daikon and carrot strip pickled in a sweet vinegar sauce. Typically... Continue Reading
Side Dish How to Make Tai Meshi with Leftover Baked Sea Bream 鯛飯 Flavored by a savory broth extracted from sea bream bone, this Japanese Sea Bream... Continue Reading
Main Japanese Baked Sea Bream 鯛の姿焼き Seasoned with salt and baked till crisp on the skin and juicy inside, this... Continue Reading
Dessert How To Make Anko (Red Bean Paste) 餡子 Making Sweet Red Bean Paste (Anko) from scratch is easier than you think. You... Continue Reading
Beverage Amazake (Fermented Japanese Rice Drink) 甘酒 Creamy with a natural mild sweetness, Amazake or sweet sake is a popular Japanese... Continue Reading
Homemade Ingredient How to Make Mochi with a Stand Mixer (Homemade Mochi) お餅の作り方 Make fresh homemade mochi using a stand mixer! Stuff the mochi with your favorite... Continue Reading
Main Instant Pot Nishime 煮しめ (圧力鍋) Simmered in a savory dashi based sauce, Nishime is a classic one-pot vegetable stew... Continue Reading
Side Dish Kuromame (Sweet Black Soybeans) 黒豆 The shiny black beans called Kuromame (Sweet Black Soybeans) are served on New Years... Continue Reading