by Kyrié the Foodié | Jan 20, 2026 | Asian Flavors, Entrées, High-Protein, Recipes, Soups, Traditional Japanese Dishes
It’s a common occurrence to come home to my mom making “Nabe,” (鍋) the Japanese word for hot pot. Mille-Feuille Nabe (ミルフィーユ鍋 ) is a Japanese hot pot dish that creatively layers ingredients to resemble a “thousand-leaf” (mille-feuille)...
by Kyrié the Foodié | Jan 16, 2026 | Asian Flavors, Entrées, Gluten-Free, High-Protein, Sheet Pan
This Sheet-Pan Chili Crisp Salmon is one of those effortless dishes that feels bold and exciting while still being incredibly easy to pull together. The salmon bakes up tender and flaky, coated in a glossy marinade that balances salty soy sauce, sweet honey, and the...
by Kyrié the Foodié | Jan 14, 2026 | Donburi (Japanese Rice Bowls), High-Protein, Recipes, Traditional Japanese Dishes
Gyudon (牛丼), or “beef bowl,” is one of Japan’s most popular types of donburi, a category of dishes that serve toppings over rice in a bowl. In gyudon, thinly sliced beef and onions are simmered in a savory-sweet sauce of soy sauce, dashi, and mirin,...
by Kyrié the Foodié | Jan 12, 2026 | Asian Flavors, Entrées, High-Protein, Japanese-Inspired Dishes
This garlic miso chicken is one of those quietly powerful dishes where a simple marinade does all the heavy lifting. Miso forms the backbone, bringing deep umami and savoriness, while mirin and brown sugar balance it out with gentle sweetness. Soy sauce reinforces the...
by Kyrié the Foodié | Jan 10, 2026 | Appetizers, Asian Flavors, Fried Food, High-Protein, Izakaya Plates, Traditional Japanese Dishes
Agedashi Tofu is one of the most underrated Japanese dishes outside of Japan. At its core, it’s simply tofu that’s fried until delicate and crisp on the outside, then served in a savory dashi-based broth. But its simplicity is deceptive. The contrast between the...
