Sugar-packed, nutrition-lacking breakfasts are everywhere, With Gallo Pinto, you can start your day right, the Central American way. What is Gallo Pinto? Gallo Pinto is a Central American dish of beans and rice. It’s a great way to start your day, loaded with protein and fiber to keep you full till lunch. There are two…
Making shredded chicken is super easy, so let’s make this a short post, shall we? Shredded chicken is a quick and easy way to cook chicken. And it, uses no oil, so it’s extremely healthy and one of the most protein-rich foods (40g per cup!) But there is a small problem with shredded chicken. It’s…
This dish always makes me happy. There’s just something innately satisfying about intensely seasoned beef, tender onions, and thick noodles in a hot, savory broth that you can’t beat. What is Niku Udon? Niku udon is a Japanese noodle soup with a dashi broth topped with shaved beef. If you break the name down, niku…
What is Karaage? Everyone, no matter where they’re from, seems to eat fried chicken in some way, shape, form, or fashion. Whether it’s Korean fried chicken, Kentucky fried chicken, pollo frito (which can have several meanings), or hat yai. Karaage is Japanese fried chicken. I’ve found it to be crispier and lighter on the breading…
Oyakodon is Japanese comfort food in a bowl, with simple ingredients and balanced seasonings that create something greater than the sum of their parts. And it’s oil-free and protein-loaded. That’s a win-win. What is Oyakodon? Oyakodon is a Japanese rice bowl with chicken, eggs, and onions cooked with dashi and other seasonings. Like a loose…
Tamagoyaki is a staple of sushi menus, bento boxes, and home-cooked breakfasts alike. Thin layers and the addition of dashi and sugar make this omelette quite different from it’s western counterparts. What is Tamagoyaki? Tamagoyaki is a Japanese rolled omelette made by cooking thin sheets of egg in a rectangular pan, and rolling the sheets…
Between the kimchi, secret sauce, pickles, and rich beef, this Korean burger hard to beat. The Legendary Burger This burger is directly inspired by the Legendary Burger from Nowon, a Korean-American restaurant run by Chef Jae Lee in NYC. In a video by Bon Appetit, they showed the world the ins and outs of this…
Milk Bread Burger Buns turn Asian-style milk bread into the perfect accompaniment for a juicy beef patty. Kiss store-bought buns goodbye, they got nothing on these buns. The Inspiration for Milk Bread Burger Buns I’ve been making shokupan (Japanese milk bread) for a while now so its only natural that I would make some spin-off…
Dashi is one of if not the most important ingredients in Japanese cuisine. It’s a necessity for anyone cooking Japanese food. In this post, I’ll answer: What is dashi, how to make dashi, how to use dashi, and where to buy dashi, along with other facts, recipes, and answers. **This post contains affiliate links, I…
When cooking food you may be unfamiliar with, it all starts with the ingredients. Here are the 10 Japanese pantry staples you need to make 90% of Japanese food. Japanese cuisine is a world renowned cuisine, often recognized for its restrained and elegant nature. It seem out of reach to you. If that’s the case then…
