Egg drop soup is a simple yet comforting Chinese soup made by swirling beaten eggs into a hot, seasoned broth, creating delicate, silky ribbons of egg. The base is typically a light chicken/bone broth thickened slightly with cornstarch for a smooth texture. It’s often...
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Back to RecipesEasy Pepper Lunch Beef Pepper Rice (Homemade Version)
Pepper Lunch is a Japanese fast-casual restaurant chain known for its sizzling hot plate meals, where diners cook their own meat on a heated iron plate, mixing it with rice, corn, and flavorful sauces for a fresh, interactive dining experience.Pepper Lunch has...
Classic Japanese Gyudon (牛丼) – Beef and Onion Rice Bowl
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, creating a...
Japanese Mille Feuille Nabe (Thousand-Layer Hot Pot)
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) structure, similar to the French...
Quick and Easy Korean Bibimbap (Mixed Rice) in a Rice Cooker
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...
Classic Japanese Katsudon (かつ丼) – Katsu and Egg Rice Bowl
To this day, my mom makes tonkatsu (deep-fried, breaded pork cutlets) almost every week. It's rare when there are leftovers, but sometimes it happens. And when it does, this is the meal I love to make with the leftovers.Among Japan's many culinary treasures, one dish...
Pepper Lunch in a Rice Cooker
If you’re a fan of Japanese cuisine, you’ve probably heard of Pepper Lunch, a popular fast-food chain known for its sizzling hotplates of meat, vegetables, and rice.Pepper Lunch is renowned for its DIY (Do It Yourself) style of dining where customers cook their meals...
3 Ways to Make Tonkatsu (Japanese Fried Breaded Pork Cutlets)
Growing up, katsu was (and still is) one of the things my mom makes the most when I come home. The smell of katsu is so nostalgic, and it's one of the most popular Japanese dishes for good reason! The name "tonkatsu" itself is a combination of "ton" (meaning pork) and...
Rice Cooker Teriyaki Chicken and Broccoli
If you're looking for a quick & easy meal packed with protein and veggies, my Teriyaki Chicken and Broccoli is perfect for those busy weeknights when you want a wholesome meal without the fuss.The best part: it's all made in a rice cooker. The chicken, the...

Kyrié is a half-Japanese food content creator and avid home cook who specializes in Asian cuisine, with a focus on Japanese. She loves developing recipes and sharing approachable yet authentic meals. When she’s not in the kitchen, she’s helping her husband Jeff tend to their garden, or on some artistic venture.