by Kyrié the Foodié | Oct 18, 2025 | Asian Flavors, Entrées, Japanese-Inspired Dishes, Noodle Dishes
Mapo Tofu Udon is the ultimate comfort food mash-up that brings together the bold heat of Sichuan cuisine and the cozy, slurpable warmth of Japanese udon.Mapo tofu and udon are two of my absolute favorite comfort foods. Each so different yet equally satisfying. I...
by Kyrié the Foodié | Oct 15, 2025 | Asian Flavors, Dairy-Free, Entrées, Soups, Traditional Japanese Dishes
Japanese Soup Curry is a beloved regional dish that originated in Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost island. Unlike the thick, stew-like Japanese curry most people are familiar with, soup curry has a lighter, brothier consistency – somewhere between a curry and a...
by Kyrié the Foodié | Oct 10, 2025 | Chinese Dishes, Entrées, High-Protein, Traditional Japanese Dishes
If you love hot pot but don’t always have the time (or the budget) to go out for it, this Frozen Hot Pot Meal Prep is going to be a game-changer. It’s one of my favorite tricks for getting that same restaurant-quality flavor at home in a fraction of the time and...
by Kyrié the Foodié | Oct 7, 2025 | Appetizers, Asian Flavors, Entrées, Japanese-Inspired Dishes, Vegan, Vegetarian
My Crispy Enoki Mushrooms with a Spicy Gochujang Sauce are one of those dishes that prove simple ingredients can create something truly addictive.Enoki mushrooms are naturally delicate, but when you coat them lightly in tapioca starch (or potato starch...
by Kyrié the Foodié | Oct 4, 2025 | Air Fryer-Friendly, Curry, Entrées, Recipes, Traditional Japanese Dishes
Almost every Sunday, my mom makes our family either katsu or curry. Sometimes a combination of both to make katsu curry.The term “katsu” is derived from “katsuretsu,” meaning “cutlet.” Typically made from pork (tonkatsu) or chicken...
