by Kyrié the Foodié | May 12, 2025 | Asian Flavors, Izakaya Plates, Recipes, Traditional Japanese Dishes
Karaage is Japanese-style fried chicken that’s been marinated in a flavorful mix of soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and mirin, then coated in potato starch and fried until irresistibly crispy. It’s a popular izakaya (Japanese pub) dish, where it’s commonly served as a...
by Kyrié the Foodié | May 12, 2025 | Asian Flavors, Instant Pot/Crock-Pot, Recipes
My Japanese Barbecue Pulled Pork made in the Instant Pot is one of those dishes that hits the sweet spot between effort and reward. It’s deeply flavorful, tender, and savory-sweet – thanks to a soy sauce-based BBQ sauce with hints of garlic, ginger, mirin, and...
by Kyrié the Foodié | May 12, 2025 | Asian Flavors, Chinese Dishes, Entrées, High-Protein, Recipes, Traditional Japanese Dishes
I grew up eating Mapo Tofu all the time—specifically the Japanese version, known as mābō dōfu.It was a household staple: mild, comforting, and kid-friendly, made without the tongue-tingling Szechuan peppercorns you’d find in its Chinese counterpart. The...
by Kyrié the Foodié | May 11, 2025 | Asian Flavors, Entrées, Fried Rice, Japanese-Inspired Dishes, Recipes, Rice Cooker Dishes
My Easy Salmon and Edamame Rice Cooker Recipe has quickly become one of my favorite weeknight dinners. It’s a simple, one-pot recipe that delivers on both flavor and convenience.Everything cooks together in the rice cooker—salmon, edamame, and rice infused with soy...
by Kyrié the Foodié | May 9, 2025 | Bread, Dessert, Recipes, Traditional Japanese Dishes
Shokupan (食パン) is a Japanese milk bread known for its soft, pillowy texture and slightly sweet, milky flavor. It’s a staple in many Japanese households and is typically sold in thick, square or rectangular loaves. The name literally means “eating bread,” and while it...
