Illustrations by Kaki Okumura Keep it simple and focus on quality The menu is a wooden board hanging out in front of the restaurant, with just three options scrawled in black marker: a) Seared tuna donburi b) Minced toro with grated yam donburi c) Grilled salmon teishoku As I stood there thinking about what I […]
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My Rice Cooker Transformed the Way I Feel About Cooking at Home
It’s crucial in meal prep and a staple in every Japanese household “Gohan dayo!” my mom yelled from inside the kitchen. I bustled out of my room and began helping set up the table. Grabbing the rice paddle out of the drawer, I opened the rice cooker. The fresh steam escaped the pot, and left […]
Three Healthy and Easy Japanese Dishes You Can Make at Home
How to Make a Full Ichiju-sansai Meal in Less than 30 Minutes Ichiju-sansai is a term used to describe the way traditional Japanese meals are constructed. It literally translates to “one soup, three sides” (or 「一汁三菜」) and is one of the main principles guiding Japanese healthy eating and nutrition. This style of eating allows for […]
How To Make A Healthier Version of Your Favorite Sweet Asian Sauces
Finessing The Foundation to Japanese Seasoning I was making dinner that night, and so I went into the living room to ask my roommate if she wanted me to make enough for her as well. I was thinking teriyaki salmon, with a side of steamed vegetables, rice, and maybe some miso soup. I hadn’t been […]
