by Kyrié the Foodié | Jul 25, 2025 | Asian Flavors, Entrées, High-Protein, Traditional Japanese Dishes
There’s something deeply comforting about a bubbling bowl of hot pot. But who says you need a burner and a pot to enjoy it? When you want a quick meal, this meal is the move. Especially if you’re cooking for just yourself. This microwave hot pot is my lazy-day...
by Kyrié the Foodié | Jul 23, 2025 | Entrées, Traditional Japanese Dishes
Hiroshima-Style Okonomiyaki is a savory Japanese pancake made with thin layers of batter, cabbage, pork, and noodles, all stacked and grilled to perfection.Kansai-Style Okonomiyaki (often called Osaka-style), its sister dish, mixes all the ingredients (cabbage,...
by Kyrié the Foodié | Jul 18, 2025 | Asian Flavors, Traditional Japanese Dishes
Japanese Shredded Cabbage is a crisp, refreshing side dish that often accompanies tonkatsu (fried breaded pork cutlet) or other fried foods in Japanese cuisine. It adds a nice, fresh contrast and it’s incredibly easy to eat literally 1/4 of a head of...
by Kyrié the Foodié | Jul 16, 2025 | Entrées, Korean Dishes, Soups
Kimchi jjigae (김치찌개) is one of Korea’s most beloved comfort foods – for good reason! It’s a bubbling, spicy stew made with well-fermented kimchi as its star ingredient. It’s often served piping hot alongside a bowl of rice and a few simple side...
by Kyrié the Foodié | Jul 12, 2025 | Appetizers, Asian Flavors, Garden to Table Recipes, Garden-to-Table, Gluten-Free, Korean Dishes, Pickles + Ferments, Recipes, Traditional Japanese Dishes, Vegan, Vegetarian
Kimchi is a common traditional Korean and Japanese side dish that consists of fermented cabbage and other vegetables that are seasoned with Korean chili flakes (known as gochugaru).Think of it like the Asian version of sauerkraut – but in my opinion, way...
