Korokke (コロッケ) is the Japanese adaptation of the French croquette, a breaded and deep-fried patty made from mashed potatoes or ground meat mixed with vegetables. It’s a popular comfort food in Japan and is typically enjoyed as a snack or as part of a meal, often...
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Back to RecipesHow to Make Onigiri (Japanese Rice Balls) at Home
My mom used to always pack us onigiri growing up. Onigiri, also known as Japanese rice balls, are a beloved staple in Japanese cuisine, cherished for their simplicity, versatility, and portability. Traditionally made with steamed white rice shaped into triangular,...
Crispy Deep-Fried Spicy Enoki Mushrooms (They Taste Like Chicken!)
If you’ve never deep-fried enoki mushrooms before, let this be your sign to try it - because these Deep-Fried Spicy Enoki Mushrooms seriously taste like chicken. And that’s coming from someone who isn’t vegan or vegetarian. There's something about the way enoki...
How to Make Onigiri (Japanese Rice Balls): 3 Easy Ways
Whether my family was going on a road trip, to Disneyland, or on a picnic, my mom always packed us onigiri growing up. To this day, it's still a core memory.Onigiri, also known as Japanese rice balls, are a beloved staple in Japanese cuisine, cherished for their...
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.





