Tender, juicy steak with a perfect crust over garlicky rice and pan-grilled broccoli, all with a salty, glossy sauce to complement. Simple, clean, delicious. What does Donburi Mean? Donburi is the name of a large Japanese bowl, and any recipe with the donburi in its name is some kind of rice bowl. I LOVE donburi…
A hearty Japanese classic with a healthy spin – 32 grams of protein and only 9 grams of fat. What is Japanese Chicken Curry? Japanese chicken curry is a hearty stew made with carrots, potatoes, chicken, and onion. It’s seasoned mainly with curry powder and served with rice and Japanese pickles. Although curry originated in…
This American Teriyaki Chicken recipe is the “hibachi” style most of us (Americans) are familiar with. It’s easy to make and strikes a satisfying balance between sweet and savory. What is American Teriyaki Chicken? When I say “American” teriyaki chicken, I mean the type of teriyaki I find at most Japanese restaurants in America. The…
Japanese Teriyaki Chicken is easy, fast and high in protein! It’s perfect for family meals and meal-preps alike. Learn how to make teriyaki the Japanese way in this post! Why I Love Japanese Teriyaki Chicken Growing up in America, I first tasted Japanese-style teriyaki chicken in the comfort of my own home. Since then I’ve…
Tamago Kake Gohan (TKG) is the Japanese way to make an easy and nutritious breakfast in approximately 137 seconds! This dish had to have been invented by either a starving college student at 2:00 A.M., or maybe a busy mother on a school morning. Either way, the day I decided to forgo the conventional wisdom…
What is Tantantmen? Tantanmen is a spicy Japanese ramen. It consists of bouncy noodles in a rich soy milk broth seasoned with chili oil and neri goma (sesame paste), and topped with ground pork. It’s very different from other ramen styles in both the broth and toppings. Instead of the usual toppings like chashu, menma,…
I love making this air fried karaage as a chill lunch. It’s the satisfaction of fried chicken, without the hassle and fat of traditional karaage. What is Air Fried Karaage? Karaage (ka-rah-ah-ge) is essentially Japanese fried chicken. While there are other methods in Japan for frying chicken (such as toriten), karaage is one of the…
Learn how to make high protein tantanmen – spicy Japanese pork ramen in rich soy milk broth – with all the flavor, half the fat, and 54 grams of protein. Ramen. Possibly one of the best soups in the world. Ramen is so appealing because of the variety of broths, toppings, and noodles used throughout…
Teriyaki has always been one of my favorite ways to cook things. It’s not flashy, and the flavors aren’t super crazy, but the salty, umami, and sweet flavor pair well with fattier protein options like salmon or chicken thighs. This healthy teriyaki salmon is one of the easiest ways to prepare the fish. What is…
With these 7 healthy snack prep ideas, you’ll be crushing your fitness goals, and enjoying tasty bites at the same time! In this post we’ll go over everything from tofu hummus to tamago (egg) sushi. The Snack Dilemma You’re cooking your meals, balancing your plate, and hitting the gym. You’re doing your best, but something…
