Wondering what shoyu is, or what rice wine vinegar is used for? Use this post as a glossary to figure out what the Japanese ingredients I’m cooking with are all about.

Kelsey KiyotaDecember 5, 2019Japanese ingredients, shoyu, mirin, rice wine vinegar, kewpie mayonnaise, furikakeComment

Cook: Spam Fried Rice

Everyone loves fried rice. It’s easy to make and delicious for any meal of the day.

Japanese FoodKelsey KiyotaDecember 5, 2019spam, spam fried rice, rice, fried riceComment

Cook: Winter Citrus Salad

Add some color and zest to the cold winter nights with a citrus salad that’s simple to make.

SaladKelsey KiyotaDecember 2, 2019citrus salad, salad, winter saladComment

Eat: Funky Elephant

If you’re looking for Khao Man Gai (KMG) look no further, Funky Elephant has the most flavorful broth served with their juicy, poached chicken. Save room for Pad Thai and their other dishes that are literally bursting with flavor.

Thai Food, RestaurantKelsey KiyotaDecember 2, 2019Funky Elephantfunky elephant, thai food, berkeley, khao man gai, kmg, pad thai, crisy riceComment

Cook: Oyakodon - Chicken and Egg over Rice

Cook a delicious bowl of Japanese comfort food to warm up a chilly night. Easy oyako donburi (chicken & egg over rice) is the perfect fall meal made of simple ingredients.

Japanese Food, DinnerKelsey KiyotaDecember 2, 2019Oyako Donburi, chicken and egg, rice, chickenComment

Cook: Mom's New Year's Day Ozoni (Mochi Soup)

Learn to make this traditional Japanese soup which features mochi as the main ingredient. This is traditionally eaten on the first day of the year to bring good fortune, happiness and prosperity. The long, stretchy mochi is symbolic of longevity.

Japanese Food, SoupKelsey KiyotaDecember 1, 2019mochi, ozoni, soupComment

Eat: Nyum Bai

Stop in Fruitvale for Nite Young’s authentic Cambodian recipes that include noodle soups, surprisingly refreshing salads, rice dishes and much more.

Kelsey KiyotaNovember 30, 2019nyum baiNyum Bai, Oakland, Cambodian foodComment

Learn: Tips for Roasting Veggies

Learn how to turn a typical side dish of roasted veggies into a standout main course!

Kelsey KiyotaNovember 30, 2019roasted veggies, roasted vegetables, how to roast vegetables, rainbow carrotsComment

Cook: Shrimp and Squash Salad

Combining two ingredients very different types of ingredients can make one delicious salad. Get creative and add avocado, a hard boiled egg, and an herb vinaigrette to this delicious shrimp and squash salad recipe.

American Food, SaladKelsey KiyotaNovember 30, 2019shrimp salad, squash salad, shrimp, sqash, salad, summer salad, shrimp and squash saladComment

Eat: Little Vietnam Cafe

Snug cafe in the Inner Richmond serving pho, banh mi and spring rolls. Grab a bite and people watch on their tiny, patio area.

Vietnamese FoodKelsey KiyotaNovember 23, 2019Little Vietnam Cafepho, bun rieu, banh mi, little vietnam cafe, vietnamese food, san franciscoComment

Cook: Ochazuke (Rice in Tea)

Make a bowl of hot rice and add in green tea, dashi or plain hot water. Add your favorite toppings and you’ve got a delicious bowl of Japanese ochazuke.

Soup, Japanese Food, DinnerKelsey KiyotaNovember 23, 2019ochazuke, rice, soupComment

Eat: Maximo Bistrot

Ever wondered what French and Mexican cuisine would taste like? Eduardo Garcia’s Maximo Bistrot will give you the answer.

Eat: El Visilto

The BEST al pastor tacos in CDMX. Always crowded with the best salsa and al pastor tacos, this spot is a must visit when you venture to Mexico City.

Mexican FoodKelsey KiyotaNovember 13, 2019el visiltoEl Vilsito, cdmx, al pastor, tacos, Mexico CityComment

Eat: La Casa De Tono

Open 24 hours, La Casa De Tono is the place to get pozole in Mexico City.

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Eat: Churreria El Moro

Don’t be intimidated by the long lines, they move fast and you’ll be glad you stopped for churros at El Moro. Go for the churros, stay for the hot chocolate.