I love Yuzu… and I can never have enough delicious Japanese cuisines made with fresh Yuzu. Yuzu (ゆず), a Japanese citrus originated from China, is one of the most popular fruits in Japan. Yuzu’s flavor is sour and tart, but its aroma is incredibly amazing. It is rarely eaten as fruit, though it has been widely used in Japanese cuisines as […]
My daughter loves blueberries so I decided to make these mini blueberry muffins for her as a quick breakfast or healthy snack. These mini muffins are perfectly moist and delicious. I tried to keep the recipe simple and easy. I didn’t add vanilla extract or crumb topping but you can if you prefer. You can also substitute fresh blueberries […]
Braised pork belly is perfect to serve in Donburi (丼, Japanese traditional “rice bowl dish”) style, and Donburi is one of my top choice on a lazy weekend day. I usually prepare the dish on Friday night and let it sit in the fridge overnight to allow the meat to absorb more flavor. On Saturday, I simply reheat the pork belly before serving. Ingredients: […]
A while ago, my husband text me a photo of a Strawberry Parfait he brought from the coffee shop at work. It looked simple but delicious that I decided to make my own at home. I simply combined yogurt with granola and some fresh berries to create a colorful Mixed Berry Yogurt Parfait. It was simply tasty, and I loved it. Since then Yogurt […]
These Bolo cookies (丸ボーロ) are so easy to make and ABSOLUTELY delicious! They go perfectly with tea and coffee. I’ve been making them regularly since I saw the recipe from a Japanese magazine. I also made a few adjustments to the original recipe such as reducing the amount of sugar used to make the overall flavor less sweet. They turned out great and my 2-year old daughter […]
Galbi Jjim (or Kalbi Jjim) is one of my favorite dishes. This braised short ribs stew is a popular Korean dish that’s often served at special occasions and traditional holidays in Korea. The short ribs, combine with carrots, potatoes, and onions, are slowly simmered over medium-low heat until tender and flavorful, then finish with a touch of sweetness. There aren’t too […]
I had my very first Spam Musubi when I visited Hawaii years ago, and it was absolutely delicious. Spam Musubi is a very popular snack in Hawaii that made with a slice of browned Spam on top of a block of rice then wrapped in nori (seaweed). It looks like sushi but it’s eaten like a sandwich. Last January when […]
