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Japanese, Low Carb / Keto Friendly, Meats, Recipes

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 […]

Fish/Seafood, Japanese, Low Carb / Keto Friendly, Recipes

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

Fish/Seafood, Japanese, Low Carb / Keto Friendly, Recipes

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

Japanese, Low Carb / Keto Friendly, Meats, Pork, Recipes

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

Eggs, Japanese, Low Carb / Keto Friendly, Recipes, Topping/Garnish

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

Eggs, Japanese, Low Carb / Keto Friendly, Recipes, Topping/Garnish

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

Eggs, Fermented Foods, Fish/Seafood, Japanese, Low Carb / Keto Friendly, Recipes

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.

Beef, Fermented Foods, Japanese, Meats, Recipes, Shio Koji

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

Fish/Seafood, Japanese, Low Carb / Keto Friendly, Recipes

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

JAPANESE PORK BELLY MILLE-FEUILLE POT USING SHIO KOJI

Fermented Foods, Japanese, Low Carb / Keto Friendly, Meats, Pork, Recipes, Shio Koji

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.

Fermented Foods, Fish/Seafood, Japanese, Low Carb / Keto Friendly, Recipes, Shio Koji

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, Low Carb / Keto Friendly, Recipes

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”

Eggs, Japanese, Low Carb / Keto Friendly, Recipes, Tofu

Japanese Tofu Okonomiyaki (Savory Pancake)

This is my favorite way to make okonomiyaki, the beloved Japanese savory pancake, with a lighter twist. While the traditional

Chicken, Fermented Foods, Japanese, Low Carb / Keto Friendly, Meats, Recipes, Shio Koji, Soups

Chicken Drumstick and Chinese Cabbage Soup Using Shio Koji

This Chicken Drumstick and Chinese Cabbage Soup is the kind of dish that warms you from the inside out—simple, nourishing,

Fermented Foods, Japanese, Low Carb / Keto Friendly, Recipes, Shio Koji, Tofu

Shio-Koji-Marinated Tofu

You might be surprised to hear this, but yes—you can marinate tofu in shio koji! The result is something wonderfully

Japanese, Recipes

Potato With Butter

Potato with butter—simple, satisfying, and seriously delicious. This classic combo is a popular snack you’ll often find on the menu

Fermented Foods, Japanese, Low Carb / Keto Friendly, Recipes, Soups

Miso Soup

Miso soup—miso shiru as we say in Japanese—is a staple in my kitchen, and this is the quick and easy

Fermented Foods, Japanese, Recipes, Shio Koji

Japanese Stir Fried Udon Noodles (Yaki Udon) Using Shio Koji

Yaki udon—Japanese stir-fried udon noodles—is one of those quick, satisfying dishes that’s perfect for busy days and nostalgic nights. “Yaki”

Chicken, Japanese, Recipes

Japanese Curry (Kare)

Japanese curry, or kare, is one of those beloved comfort foods that almost every household in Japan holds dear. Rich,

red bean soup with rice cake (mochi) (oshiruko)

Fermented Foods, Japanese, Recipes, Shio Koji, Sweets

Red Bean Soup with Mochi (Oshiruko) Using Shio Koji

There’s nothing quite like a warm bowl of oshiruko—sweet red bean soup with mochi—to soothe the soul on a chilly

Fish/Seafood, Japanese, Low Carb / Keto Friendly, Recipes

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

Fermented Foods, Japanese, Low Carb / Keto Friendly, Meats, Pork, Recipes, Shio Koji, Tofu

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

Eggs, Fermented Foods, Japanese, Low Carb / Keto Friendly, Recipes, Shio Koji

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

Fermented Foods, Japanese, Low Carb / Keto Friendly, Recipes, Salads/Dressings, Shio Koji

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.

Fermented Foods, Japanese, Recipes, Shio Koji

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

Articles/Podcasts, Fermented Foods, Japanese, Shio Koji

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