I love getting Purin at cafés in Japan, but you can also find it in convenience stores and bakeries. Purin (プリン) is a Japanese-style custard pudding, similar to flan or crème caramel. It has a smooth, creamy texture with a lightly sweet egg custard...
My Persimmon Crumble is one of those desserts that feels both comforting and a little unexpected. If you've never had a persimmon before, I'll touch on what exactly they are below. But a ripe persimmon tastes sweet and mellow, with honeyed, almost caramel-like notes...
Onigiri (おにぎり), also known as Japanese rice balls, are a beloved staple in Japanese cuisine. Made by shaping seasoned rice - often with a tasty filling in the center - into a triangle, circle, or oval, onigiri are then wrapped with a sheet of nori (seaweed).The...
Ichigo Sando, or Japanese strawberry sandwich, is one of those simple joys that instantly takes me back to childhood trips to Japan - especially visits to konbini (Japanese convenience stores).There’s something so nostalgic about those neatly wrapped fruit sandwiches...
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.
