by Kyrié the Foodié | Feb 16, 2026 | Sauces + Condiments, Traditional Japanese Dishes
I grew up eating rayu all the time – drizzled over ramen, spooned onto fried rice, into dipping sauce for gyoza, and added to hot pot for an extra kick. It was always on the table or in the cupboards. A small bottle packed with big flavor!Rayu (Japanese chili...
by Kyrié the Foodié | Feb 13, 2026 | Dessert, Gluten-Free, Japanese Treats, Recipes, Traditional Japanese Dishes
I love getting Purin at cafés in Japan, but you can also find it in convenience stores and bakeries. Purin (プリン) is a Japanese-style custard pudding, similar to flan or crème caramel. It has a smooth, creamy texture with a lightly sweet egg custard...
by Kyrié the Foodié | Feb 11, 2026 | Sauces + Condiments, Traditional Japanese Dishes
Furikake is a Japanese pantry staple that instantly makes rice more oomph. When buying furikake, there are so many flavors to choose from: salmon, wasabi, shiso, takana (mustard greens), shrimp, egg, seaweed blends, even kimchi-inspired versions. Every brand seems to...
by Kyrié the Foodié | Feb 7, 2026 | Curry, Recipes, Sauces + Condiments, Traditional Japanese Dishes
I love Japanese curry, and I grew up eating it almost every week. It’s comforting, rich, a little sweet, a little savory, and always hits the spot. And to be totally honest, I mostly cook it straight from the box. Those Japanese curry blocks are popular for a...
by Kyrié the Foodié | Feb 3, 2026 | Asian Flavors, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Soups, Traditional Japanese Dishes
Dashi is the backbone of Japanese cooking and one of the main reasons Japanese food tastes so deeply savory yet clean and light. It does a lot of the heavy lifting in Japanese dishes! Rather than relying on long-simmered bones or heavy aromatics, dashi is typically...
