This Steak Garlic Rice is seductive. I couldn’t think of any better word to describe the dish when I first saw and tasted it at Kemuri Japanese Baru. If you’re right there with me, you’d probably agree. What else can you say about buttery, garlic-y rice topped with smoky seared beef and crunchy garlic chips! Every bite off the plate is just irresistible. After sharing Hamachi Crudo, I’m eager to introduce another amazing dish by Chef Takeo Moriyama, and that is his popular Steak Garlic Rice—which goes by Garlic Rice & Wagyu Steak Paella on the restaurant menu....

Meatball Soup Cloudy with a chance of Meatball Soup. If we could be so lucky. Growing up, my mom made three kinds of meatballs: Waikiki meatballs, porcupine meatballs and Swedish meatballs. I begged her to make them all – even more so after reading Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs in the second grade. The oversized meatballs crashing into houses just made me wish they would crash into my mouth. Since my youthful Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs days, I’ve made several new favorite meatball recipes such as Italian Meatballs, Cranberry Meatballs,Buffalo Meatballs, Korean Meatballs and Parmesan Meatballs – all delectable, but I don’t think it gets any more comforting than Swedish meatballs- so why not turn them into Meatball Soup?...

When you order tempura at a restaurant, you’re given a small dish of dipping sauce on the side to enjoy with it. Casually known as tempura dipping sauce, we also call the sauce tentsuyu (天つゆ). The sauce is light and refreshing, so it can magically uplift the deliciousness of tempura in an instant. With just a handful of pantry ingredients, you can make my Tempura Dipping Sauce recipe in less than 5 minutes!...

In Japanese, bento (弁当) or obento (お弁当) refers to a portable, balanced meal packed in a compact box called a “bento-bako” (弁当箱). Bento boxes are popular in Japan and the US for their convenience and affordability, perfect for work, school, or picnics. Here, I’ve compiled a list of the best bento boxes, including my favorite from LunchBots, based on customer ratings, reviews, and personal preferences. If you’re looking for a functional, durable option to carry a delicious meal, read on for my top picks....

The perfect book for hot sauce enthusiasts, Michael Hultquist will share how to make your own spice blends from dehydrated chilies, as well as how to make hot sauce leathers and extra flavorful jerky. He will also teach you fresh, new ways to utilize a dehydrator–for delicious soups, hot sauces and meals in a jar. From Garlic-Habanero Hot Sauce to Easy Ghost Pepper Hot Sauce, there is something for every palette, whether you’re in the mood for a mild aromatic flavor or a sauce so hot you’ll have to keep a glass of milk nearby....

I am enjoying a glass of this detox drink as I type this post today. How I wish I could do justice to this drink through the words I type! Detox drink is so good for you. Especially after you have binged indulgently in the last few days, then you need this detox drink to cleanse your body, remove all the toxins and pump you up. Just a small glass of this drink is all you need to get you back into the grove and stay fit....

Mount Zao, also known as Zaosan (蔵王山), is a cluster of volcanic mountains in the northern Tohoku region, lying on the border of Yamagata and Miyagi prefectures. Mount Kumano has the highest elevation of 1,841 meters, with the central volcano containing a crater lake named “Okama.” Also known as the “Goshiki-Numa” (Five Color Pond), the crate lake captivates visitors as it changes color depending on the weather. Mount Zao is known to be a power spot in northern Honshu (Japan’s central island), and it is among the tallest mountains in all of Tohoku and one of the 100 most famous mountains in Japan....

Satisfy your chocolate cravings in just 10 minutes and that too using basic pantry staples! This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Earth Echo Foods. The opinions and texts are all mine. But I think I got that from my dad. He didn’t enjoy chocolate the way my mom and brother did. So ever since I was a kid, chocolate never tempted me. This changed after I met KR....

Hey there, sushi lovers! Today, I’d like to discuss a topic that’s occasionally brought up by readers—brown rice sushi. “Can I use brown rice for sushi?” It’s a legitimate question and I understand where that’s coming from. Brown rice is undoubtedly a healthier alternative to white rice, but I must admit that when it comes to sushi, I’m firmly in the “no-no” camp for several reasons. Before we delve deeper, I want to emphasize that we use only Japanese white short-grain rice to make sushi rice, and not the other types of white rice....

We love zucchini, especially in the summer months! Some of our favorite ways to serve zucchini are in zucchini lasagna, pasta primavera, summer Tuscan chicken skillet, and cilantro lime shrimp zucchini boats. PIN THIS RECIPE TO SAVE FOR LATER Zucchini Casserole Recipe You’re going to love this easy zucchini casserole recipe! Even Patrick, after one bite, said, “Wow, that is SO good. I didn’t expect it to be that good....

What are some of your favorite ways of handling a surplus of zucchini that show up this time of year? In my Japanese kitchen, I love these summer squash on grill and glazed with a tare sauce, sometimes tossed in a light pasta, and occasionally deep-fried for vegetable tempura. However, when I need a quick side dish, I will turn to this lovely stir-fry featuring zucchini and sweet corn....

Today, I’m bringing you a popular and tasty dish called Niku Miso that Japanese home cooks make to accompany plain steamed rice or noodles. In this simple recipe for our Easy College Meal Series, I braise ground meat with aromatics in a sweet-and-savory miso sauce. I’ll show you how to whip together this meal-prep wonder in 10 minutes! For more popular quick and easy pork main dishes, try my 10 Minute Meal – Mapo Tofu, Ginger Pork (Shogayaki), and Mapo Eggplant (Mabo Nasu)!...

What does your Iftar look like? My mother never made an elaborate Iftar spread. Those were most often reserved for the weekend dawats/dinners she hosted. On most Ramzan nights, there was one or two “iftar” items that made it’s way to our table. Be it the crispy Pakoras or her famous Potato and Green Chili Cutlet, having them there made Ramzan feel like Ramzan. Some people, however will prepare an assortment of “iftar” dishes like Chana Chaat, Dahi Baray, and Pakoras, taking a break before going into their mains....

Thai food is my absolute favorite cuisine! I love creating Thai food at home such as Pad Thai, Drunken Noodles, Pad See Ew, Red Curry Chicken, Panang Curry, Green Curry, Yellow Curry, Tom Kha Gai, Chicken Satay and now these Thai Peanut Noodles! PIN THIS RECIPE TO SAVE FOR LATER Watch: How to Make Thai Peanut Noodles Noodles With Peanut Sauce It’s no secret that Thai food has my heart....

I’m starting a new series on our YouTube channel, Tea Time with Nami. In this series, I’ll be talking about all kinds of topics beyond my recipes. I’d like to take this opportunity to answer some of the questions you have and connect with JOC readers and viewers outside of making delicious Japanese dishes. To watch my first episode, please click here. If you want to check out our new kitchen, read Just One Cookbook Kitchen Tour!...

I have often heard that people are intimidated to cook their beloved Japanese dishes at home. There seems to be a misconception that cooking Japanese food is overly complicated, requiring obscure ingredients, long hours, and expert skills best left to the pros. Believe it or not, I am here to tell you that making flavorful and healthy Japanese food is easier than you think! In this article, I’ll show you how to get started by building a basic Japanese pantry with these 6 must-have condiments....

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Have you wondered what Japanese parents feed their tiny tots? Hint: it’s not 🍣 or 🍤 or 🍜! Then, what are some of the first foods that Japanese babies eat? Hello there, I’m Kayoko. I’m a contributing writer for Just One Cookbook based in Tokyo and a mother to an almost 2-year-old daughter. Like many new parents, when the time came to transition to solid food, I searched high and low for information regarding the bewildering new world of baby food....

Next, spread the cream cheese mixture into a baking dish. Spread it out evenly to fit in the dish. If you’re a fan of jalapeno poppers - and really, who isn’t? - you’re going to LOVE this recipe. It’s perfect for all of your game day celebrations, or for whatever party your throwing. Got a gathering at someone else’s place? Bring this! You can bake it in their oven and serve it right up....