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Curry-Flavored Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken)

Curry-Flavored Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken)

Curry-Flavored Karaage is a delicious twist on the classic Japanese fried chicken that adds a warm, savory depth to an already irresistible dish. Traditionally, karaage is made by marinating bite-sized pieces of chicken in a soy sauce-based mixture, then coating them...

Japanese Curry Korokke (Croquettes)

Japanese Curry Korokke (Croquettes)

Japanese Curry Korokke (コロッケ) are crispy, deep-fried potato patties filled with a flavorful mix of mashed potatoes and Japanese curry - comfort food at its finest.The word "korokke" comes from the French "croquette", but the Japanese version has taken on a life of its...

How to Wrap Onigiri Like Japanese Convenience Stores

How to Wrap Onigiri Like Japanese Convenience Stores

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...

Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken) Recipe

Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken) Recipe

Karaage is Japanese-style fried chicken that’s been marinated in a flavorful mix of soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and mirin, then coated in potato starch and fried until irresistibly crispy. It’s a popular izakaya (Japanese pub) dish, where it’s commonly served as a...

Classic Japanese Korokke (Crispy Potato Croquettes)

Classic Japanese Korokke (Crispy Potato Croquettes)

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...

How to Make Onigiri (Japanese Rice Balls) at Home

How 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,...

How to Make Onigiri (Japanese Rice Balls): 3 Easy Ways

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 the Foodié - Asian Recipes

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.