by Kyrié the Foodié | Apr 26, 2026 | Entrées, High-Protein, Korean Dishes, Recipes, Rice Cooker Dishes
Bibimbap, a beloved Korean dish, is traditionally known for its vibrant mix of vegetables, proteins, and rice, all topped with a flavorful gochujang sauce. While it’s often prepared using a variety of stovetop methods, making bibimbap in a rice cooker brings...
by Kyrié the Foodié | Apr 23, 2026 | Recipes, Rice Cooker Dishes, Traditional Japanese Dishes, Vegan, Vegetarian
This better-for-you Japanese mixed-grain rice is my way of turning a bowl of Japanese white rice into something more nourishing and healthy without losing what makes it comforting in the first place. Instead of treating rice as something to “replace” or restrict, I...
by Kyrié the Foodié | Apr 21, 2026 | Entrées, High-Protein, Japanese-Inspired Dishes, Nut-Free, Recipes, Rice Cooker Dishes
When I’m feeling lazy, I always whip up a rice cooker meal. And it’s a crowd pleaser! Well, between Jeff and I, that is. This citrus salmon and asparagus rice cooker meal proves how much you can do with a single pot and a few simple ingredients. Everything...
by Kyrié the Foodié | Apr 21, 2026 | Travel
Japan holds a special place in my heart. Not just as a favorite travel destination, but as a part of my identity.I’m half Japanese and spent several years of my life living there. And even when I didn’t live there, Japan was a huge part of my family and home....
by Kyrié the Foodié | Apr 19, 2026 | Appetizers, Izakaya Plates, Recipes, Traditional Japanese Dishes
Spinach goma-ae is a classic Japanese side dish that highlights how simple ingredients can be transformed into something deeply flavorful and satisfying. It’s blanched spinach tossed in a rich, nutty sesame dressing made from ground sesame seeds.I’ve never been...
