Horse Sashimi (Basashi | Delicious and Healthy!)
Horse sashimi (basashi, 馬刺し) is one of the most common sashimi in Japan. Sashimi refers to Prime Cuts of meat […]
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Cod Liver with Ponzu
You are in for a treat if you’ve never tried cod liver. It’s creamy, surprisingly delicious, and rich in omega
Cod Liver with Wasabi and Soy Sauce
You are in for a treat if you’ve never tried cod liver. It’s creamy, surprisingly delicious, and rich in omega
Easy Pork Skewers (Yakiton | Great as a Quick Snack!)
Pork skewers (yakiton, 焼きとん) are the second most popular skewers after chicken skewers (yakitori, 焼き鳥) in Tokyo. Pork is generally
Onsen Tamago (Hot Spring Eggs | No-Hassle Eggs!)
Onsen tamago (hot spring eggs, 温泉卵) are commonly made by boiling eggs in hot springs throughout parts of Japan, hence
Kinshi Tamago (Japanese Thinly Sliced Egg) (No Starch / Only 3 Ingredients)
Kinshi tamago (錦糸卵) is egg strips made by thinly slicing an egg crepe. It is often used as a topping
Keto Sushi (No Rice!)
You want to eat sushi, but you don’t want the carbs. No problem. Here is a great recipe for you.
Japanese Meat and Potato Stew (Nikujaga) Using Shio Koji
Japanese meat and potato stew (“nikujaga” (肉じゃが) in Japanese) is one of my ultimate comfort foods. There is something about
Japanese Grilled Smelts (Shishamo)
Smelts (“shishamo” (ししゃも) in Japanese) are little river fish that are widely sold in the supermarkets all year round. They
Pork Belly Mille-Feuille Nabe (Pot) Using Shio Koji
This is one of my favorite dishes because it uses simple ingredients, is easy to prepare, and is crazily delicious! It’s visually fantastic too.
Shio-Koji-Marinated Sashimi (Raw Fish/Seafood)
Dressing up sashimi with shio koji is my favorite way of eating sashimi. Shio koji turns any ordinary fish/seafood into a rich, velvety one.
Japanese Veggies Mixed With Sesame Seeds (Goma Ae)
I’m going to show you a quick and easy way to prepare a delicious veggie dish called “goma ae”. “Goma”
Japanese Tofu Okonomiyaki (Savory Pancake)
I’m going to show you my favorite way of making a Japanese savory pancake called “okonomiyaki”. A typical okonomiyaki uses
Chicken Drumstick and Chinese Cabbage Soup Using Shio Koji
I’m going to show you how to make delicious, heart-warming soup using chicken drumsticks and Chinese cabbage. We will cook
Shio-Koji-Marinated Tofu
I’m going to show you how to make shio-koji-marinated tofu. That’s right. You can marinate tofu in shio koji, and
Potato With Butter
I’m going to show you how to make this delicious snack using potato and butter. I mean, who doesn’t love
Miso Soup
I’m going to show you a quick and easy way to make delicious miso soup, or what we Japanese call
Japanese Stir Fried Udon Noodles (Yaki Udon) Using Shio Koji
I’m going to show you how to make Japanese stir fried udon noodles, or what we call “yaki udon” in
Japanese Curry (Kare)
Japanese curry, or “kare” in japanese. This is a dish that every Japanese loves and never gets tired of. Rumor
Red Bean Soup with Mochi (Oshiruko) Using Shio Koji
It’s been freezing here in Tokyo and today I have the best thing to warm you up. It’s red bean
Oil-Marinated Oysters
If you love oysters, this is a must-try dish. These oil-marinated oysters are packed with umami and make an excellent
Japanese Tofu Hamburger Steak (Hambagu) Using Shio Koji
In Japan, we call hamburger steak hambāgu—a beloved comfort dish that’s juicy, flavorful, and endlessly customizable. In this version, we’re
Japanese Rolled Omelet (Tamagoyaki) Using Shio Koji
Tamagoyaki, or Japanese rolled omelet, is a staple in bento boxes and a comforting side dish that also pairs wonderfully
Shio Koji Salad Dressing
This simple shio koji salad dressing is my go-to—I make it often when I toss together a salad at home.
How to Make Shio Koji
If you’ve never made shio koji at home, you’re in for a treat. This Japanese seasoning is a fantastic alternative
What Is Shio Koji?
This article covers everything there is to know about shio koji, a wonderful Japanese seasoning that I love. So let’s