Master the basics of miso soup with this easy, comforting Japanese recipe. Made with dashi, miso paste, and your favorite add-ins, it's a cozy, customizable bowl of umami you’ll want on repeat.
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Learn how to make traditional Japanese dashi with kombu and katsuobushi. This simple umami-rich broth is the base for miso soup, udon, sauces, and more!
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Avocado toast just got a major glow-up! This Japanese Avocado Toast is packed with umami, customizable for the whole family, and a ridiculously easy way to make breakfast way more exciting. Think creamy avocado mashed with soy sauce, topped with furikake, a jammy egg, and a drizzle of Kewpie mayo. It’s the perfect balance of savory, crunchy, and downright delicious. Ready to take your toast to the next level? Let’s go!
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These Asian turkey burgers are a healthier, flavor-packed alternative to beef, featuring ground turkey, shoyu, furikake and panko for a juicy, umami-rich bite. The special ingredient? A creamy, spicy wasabi mayo that elevates every bite! Whether you serve them on a toasted bun, over rice, or protein style, these versatile burgers are an easy weeknight meal. Perfect for meal prep, grilling, baking or air frying.
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These Soy Sauce Marinated Eggs (Mayak Eggs) combine the rich umami of Japanese shoyu eggs with the sweet-savory-spicy kick of Korean Mayak eggs. Marinated in soy sauce, garlic, sesame oil, and a touch of sweetness, these jammy eggs make the perfect topping for ramen, rice bowls, or a quick, protein-packed snack. Easy to make and packed with flavor—your new favorite meal prep staple!
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This Asian meatloaf recipe is a game-changer! A bold twist on the classic comfort food, this version is packed with ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and panko crumbs for incredible flavor and a perfectly tender texture. The best part? It’s super easy to make—just 20 minutes of prep! Plus, you’ll learn my special dipping sauce recipe that takes this dish to the next level! Whether you're making it for dinner, meal prep, or leftovers, this Asian-inspired meatloaf is sure to become a new favorite.
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Japanese Caesar salad with creamy miso dressing is full of umami and endlessly customizable. This salad is sure to become a favorite. Get the recipe and add it to your rotation!
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Quick, easy and delicious! Learn how to make chicken katsu in the air fryer - a satisfying dinner or bento lunch.
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Change up your baked potato recipe with this Japanese sweet potato version. Miso butter is the perfect savory compliment to the sweet and nutrient rich potatoes. Top your potatoes with anything you’d like. Some favorites include; broccoli, radishes, furikake sprinkles and garlic chili oil.
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Everything you need to know about udon noodles! Learn what udon is, how to cook it, essential ingredients, and delicious hot and cold variations to try at home.
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Learn how to make easy homemade pork dumplings with this step-by-step recipe! Dumplings are a universal comfort food enjoyed across Asian cultures, and this version features a savory pork filling wrapped in crispy, golden perfection. Perfect for the upcoming Lunar New Year!
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Simple, cozy, and full of family memories—this hamburger and pea okazu is a no-fuss Japanese-style stir fry that comes together fast and hits all the comfort food notes.
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Shepherd’s pie is a winter favorite. For a Japanese twist, let’s add Japanese Curry! It’s flavorful and hearty to keep you warm on the chilly winter nights. This comes together in an hour and the leftovers taste just as great. Perfect for all Japanese curry lovers.
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Combining two classic comfort foods from two different countries equals a winning combination. Learn how to make an Asian version of American pot pie with savory Japanese curry.
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No potluck or gathering is complete without Spam and Egg Musubi! This easy-to-make Hawaiian classic combines savory caramelized Spam, fluffy tamago (egg), and perfectly seasoned rice wrapped in nori. Learn the secrets to making it at home, plus tips for fun toppings like shoyu green chili.
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Spice up your deviled eggs for the holidays with this amazing, umami version! These are sure to be a crowd pleaser.
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This chilled somen noodle salad is a family favorite and a staple at Hawaiian potlucks. Inspired by my Aunt Tracie’s version, it’s a Japanese-American fusion dish layered with cold noodles, crisp lettuce, kamaboko, char siu, and a savory sesame-soy dressing. It’s light, flavorful, and easy to make ahead for any gathering.
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This bold and savory Japanese curry dipping sauce is a rich, concentrated take on traditional Japanese curry—no potatoes, just pure flavor! Perfect for dunking crispy grilled cheese sandwiches, adding to udon noodles, or using as a stir-fry base. Easy to customize and made with pantry staples, this curry is cozy comfort food with a creative twist.
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Lightly sweet, chewy, mochi butter cake with the bonus of Cinnamon Toast Crunch! This easy recipe is a great primer to baking and getting familiar with mochi flour. Perfect for an afternoon snack or dessert for an outdoor picnic lunch.
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This easy miso butter recipe uses just two ingredients and adds rich umami flavor to everything from eggs and veggies to steak and toast. Learn how to make it, customize it, and use it!
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