Food & Life

If the ketchup flavor is too sharp or the eggs are cooked until dry, it can be difficult to get the soft, mellow texture that makes omurice so satisfying. The key to this Japanese omurice recipe is to sauté the onion and chicken in butter, then cook the ketchup before adding the rice. This reduces … Read more

If you want to make an easy Japanese-style teppan dish with thinly sliced pork belly and cabbage, Tonpeiyaki is a great option. The savory pork and cabbage filling is wrapped in a soft, thin layer of egg, then finished with classic Japanese-style toppings. The key to this Tonpeiyaki recipe is to stir-fry the pork belly … Read more

When you want to turn simple ingredients like sausage, onion, and bell pepper into something a little different, Japanese Napolitan spaghetti is an easy pasta dish to make at home. This Japanese Napolitan spaghetti recipe uses pasta cooked in salted water for 9 minutes, then combines it with browned sausage and vegetables in a sauce … Read more

When you want a simple one-bowl meal with tender chicken and soft, custardy eggs over warm rice, oyakodon is an easy Japanese comfort food to make at home. The key to this oyakodon recipe is simmering chicken thigh and onion in a savory soy-based broth, then adding 3 eggs in two separate batches—2 eggs first … Read more

If you want to make a rich and creamy milk-based stew at home, you can skip store-bought roux and make the cream sauce from scratch with butter and flour. This Japanese cream stew recipe starts by browning chicken thigh in butter, then sautéing it with potato, carrot, and button mushrooms. Cheongha and chicken stock are … Read more

If you want to make Japanese-style pork at home, shogayaki is an easy option that lets the ginger-soy seasoning cook directly into the meat in the pan. This shogayaki recipe uses 200 g (7 oz) pork hind leg seasoned with salt and pepper, lightly coated with flour on both sides, and pan-fried until golden. Cheongha, … Read more

When making yakisoba at home, the key is not to separate and stir-fry the noodles right away. Instead, sear the noodles on both sides until lightly browned before adding the sauce. This gives them more toasted flavor and helps the sauce cling evenly to each strand. This yakisoba recipe uses 300 g (10.6 oz) yakisoba … Read more

Hayashi rice is a Japanese rice dish made with thinly sliced beef, onions, and mushrooms simmered in a rich tomato-based sauce and served over rice. This Hayashi rice recipe skips store-bought roux and instead builds the sauce with 200 ml (6.8 fl oz) tomato juice and 100 ml (3.4 fl oz) red wine, along with … Read more

For a rich, smooth Japanese curry, curry roux alone is not enough. Browning the onions well is an important step for bringing out their natural sweetness and adding deeper flavor. This Japanese curry recipe starts by cooking thinly sliced onions over high heat for about 6 minutes, then boosting the caramelization with 2 tbsp sugar … Read more

Japanese Hamburg steak (Hambāgu) is a thick, juicy meat patty made with a mixture of ground beef and pork, pan-seared until browned, then served with a rich savory sauce. This Japanese Hamburg steak recipe uses 200 g (7 oz) ground beef and 100 g (3.5 oz) ground pork in a 2:1 ratio. A cooked onion … Read more