Japanese cooking has many cutting techniques, kannon-biraki is when you butterfly both sides of the chicken or fish filet. This technique makes the thick-flesh fish/meat thinner so it’ll be easier and quicker for the fish/meat to cook through. Slice down the middle. Slice through to the left. And to right from the center, like a french door. Now it’s ready to use.

In Japan and other East Asian and Southeast Asian cuisines, black sesame seeds are used extensively in cooking, baking, and desserts. Whether making savory or sweet dishes, we use the black sesame seeds either whole or in powder and paste forms. Black sesame is one of my favorite flavorings for pastries and sweets! When summer comes around, I make a jar of homemade black sesame paste (kuro neri goma) and store it in the fridge so I can always whip up black sesame ice cream and other treats....

Crepes are a thin, French-style pancake. If you love pancakes like us, don’t miss: German Pancakes, Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, Sweet Potato Pancakes, S’mores Pancakes, Strawberry Cheesecake Pancakes and Pumpkin Pancakes. How to Make French Crepes Video Ingredients for Crepes Making homemade crepes only requires a handful of pantry friendly ingredients so you can whip up a batch any time! Here’s an overview of what you’ll need (full recipe in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post):...

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While internet craze and online trends may have taken the interest in chilies and peppers to the next level, there is no doubt that these fruity little spice bombs have always been an important staple in most cuisines across the globe. Many people love the daring kick and punch that a good chili provides, since the spiciness adds a new dimension to any given meal. It enhances the color, adds to the flavor, and makes the dish so much richer and complex....

Summertime in Japan gets hot and humid. Luckily, there’s no shortage of cold, sweet treats to help you cool down! One of my favorites is chilled Japanese coffee jelly (コーヒーゼリー). Translucent and jiggly, the glistening jelly is incredibly refreshing and soothing, with a bold coffee flavor and pleasant sweetness. With just four ingredients, you can easily make this delicious coffee jello treat from scratch. It’s the perfect afternoon pick-me-up to grab from the fridge after a long, hot day—or any day!...

Japanese curry has a solid reputation in today’s world of curries, but have you heard or tried Dry Curry (ドライカレー)? As the name suggests, it does not have any gravy and is made with ground meat and finely diced vegetables. It was my favorite curry to make when I first started cooking for myself back in my college days! Today, I consider it my go-to on busy weeknights. Not only does the curry come together so quickly, it is packed with comfort and has a lot of vegetables in it....

There are so many ways to cook and enjoy Japanese rice beyond ordinary steamed rice to accompany your meal. When I plan to serve a light main dish, I usually go for mixed rice with fresh seasonal ingredients or pantry staples. Today, let’s make Japanese Mushroom Rice (きのこご飯). Japanese mushrooms, such as shiitake, enoki, shimeji, and maitake, are getting more popular these days and I can get them at local grocery stores or farmers’ markets....

Does your culture use sweet potato in desserts? The Japanese absolutely adore sweet potato treats and often use it both savory and sweet dishes. You may have seen popular snacks like Daigaku Imo (Candied Sweet Potatoes) at the street stalls and Sweet Potato Pies at local bakeries in Japan. Today I’m sharing Sweet Potato (スイートポテト) recipe. You may ask what I’m making with it. Well, I’m making double baked “Sweet Potato” and that’s the name of this dessert!...

Learn how to make Jeera Milagu Rasam by following this easy recipe. This comforting rasam soup or spicy vegan broth is a great detox food! Make this in just 40 minutes and satisfy your cravings instantly! It has healing properties! Rasam is always a good idea! Rasam is a South Indian delicacy that’s very comforting and soothing. It’s a tangy, spicy, and very refreshing brothy Sorbet! It acts like chicken soup for the vegetarian soul....

Kombucha/Kobucha (昆布茶) is a hot beverage consisting of kombu seaweed. It’s an umami-rich beverage sold in granulated form or in small strips to make tea or use as a seasoning. What Is Kombucha/Kobucha Kombucha, Kobucha, or kelp tea, is a savory “tea” consisting of kombu. Some contain green tea, tiny rice crackers (arare あられ), and freeze-dried umeboshi plums for additional flavor. It’s an umami-rich beverage full of konbu glutamine and asparagine umami deliciousness....

Kombu (昆布) is an edible seaweed widely consumed in East Asia. Known for its excellent source of glutamate, an amino acid responsible for umami, this sea vegetable plays an indispensable role in Japanese cuisine. Today, beyond being a natural food enhancer, kombu has been getting a lot of attention for its many abilities, which include its nutritional benefits and as a surprisingly sustainable food source. What Is Kombu Kombu—also called kelp, haidai and dashima—is a thick flat seaweed belonging to the brown algae family....

THIS LEMON PEPPER CHICKEN with asparagus is on your table in JUST 20 MINUTES! This Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe is outrageously delicious with juicy, seared chicken breasts, crisp-tender asparagus and better-for-you buttery lemon garlic herb sauce. It is not only full of flavor but made with pantry staples that all cook in one skillet for easy prep and cleanup, perfect for all those busy weeknights. You may only cook the Lemon Pepper Chicken or cook the lemon chicken and asparagus or swap out the asparagus for whatever veggies you love or have on hand....

Ingredients needed 🧾 How to make it 🔪 More yogurt-based recipes Recipe 📖 It’s a cool and refreshing Indian drink loved by everyone and consumed all around the year. It’s very simple and easy to make. Across India, it’s known by different names - mattha in Hindi, taak in Marathi, majjige in Kannada, moru/neer mor in Tamil, and sambaram in Malayalam. Traditionally, it was hand-blended using a wooden churner called Mathani....

pin this recipe to save for later CARAMEL APPLE PIE RECIPE VIDEO Caramel Apple Pie Are you loving Fall?! I’m loving sharing my pumpkin recipes with you from my Pumpkin Bars with Nutella Cream Cheese Frosting to my Pumpkin Dip but Fall also means apples! I have soooo many apple pie inspired recipes because does it really get better than warm cinnamon apples and creamy vanilla ice cream?! A few of my apple dessert favs include: Toffee Apple Pound Cake, Caramel Apple Pie Blondies, Salted Caramel Peanut Butter Apple Dip, Peanut Butter Caramel Apple Pie Dumplings....

Heat a large pan to medium heat and dry toast the chili pepper pieces for 1-2 minutes per side, until they darken and release some of their oils. They might puff up a bit. Mole sauce is a staple of Mexican cooking, referring to a number of different sauces that are actually quite different from each other. When most people think of “mole”, however, they usually think of mole poblano, which is a rich, dark, chocolatey sauce made with upwards of 25 ingredients or more....

With cyber Monday tomorrow and the holidays upon us, I’m sharing my ultimate list of kitchen favorites all in one place! These are kitchen tools I use the most often – the best of the best that last. There are everyday essentials, a few kitchen splurges as well as some more economy options that will make your culinary life easier. I hope you find some wonderful gifts for everyone on your list – including YOURSELF 😉...

30-minute chicken dinners are weeknight life saver we all need more of! You’ll love these easy one pot favorites: Thai Basil Chicken, Green Chili Chicken, Chicken Florentine, Chicken Parmesan Pasta, Thai Peanut Butter Chicken and Honey Lime Coconut Chicken. PIN THIS RECIPE TO SAVE FOR LATER basil Chicken RECIPE This basil chicken recipe transforms the humble chicken breast into an exquisitely delicious dish packed with flavor from the seasonings and fresh basil, and packed with texture from the orzo and veggies – but it’s so easy to throw together!...

One plate of pav bhaji smothered with butter can lift anyone’s mood! Growing up, whenever we would visit Juhu or Chowpatty Beach, eating pav bhaji at the local stall there was like a must-do ritual. There is also a restaurant in Chembur (a place in Bombay) called Sadguru that is famous for its pav bhaji and milkshakes. You must try it if you get a chance. Origination of Pav Bhaji This dish originated back in the 1800s as a fast lunchtime dish for textile mill workers in Mumbai....

Fruit desserts are always a treat in the summer! Some of our favorites include: peach cobbler, berry cobbler, strawberry crisp, fresh strawberry pie, key lime cheesecake, blueberry cheesecake, lemon blueberry cake, strawberry shortcake cake and of course this new peach cake recipe! WATCH: How to Make Peach Pound Cake Peach Pound Cake Ingredients The Peach Cobbler Pound Cake can be divided into two parts- the cake and the frosting. Each are made with easy to find ingredients, most of which you probably already have on hand....