Traditional miso soup is an essential dish in Japanese cooking. It's simple, nourishing, and deeply comforting. Made with just a handful of ingredients like dashi, miso paste, and tofu or seaweed, it’s not meant to be flashy. Instead, it brings warmth and balance to...
Tantanmen is a rich, sesame-forward ramen that’s comforting and packed with bold flavor. Seriously a favorite to eat in the winter time (although it's great any time of year)!Inspired by Chinese dan dan noodles, the Japanese version leans creamier, with a broth made...
Japanese Soup Curry is a beloved regional dish that originated in Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost island. Unlike the thick, stew-like Japanese curry most people are familiar with, soup curry has a lighter, brothier consistency - somewhere between a curry and a...
Kimchi jjigae (김치찌개) is one of Korea’s most beloved comfort foods - for good reason! It's a bubbling, spicy stew made with well-fermented kimchi as its star ingredient. It’s often served piping hot alongside a bowl of rice and a few simple side dishes. What makes...
My Mille-Feuille Nabe in a rice cooker is a total game-changer for anyone who has limited space in their kitchen or wants a set-it-and-forget-it meal.The name "Mille-Feuille Nabe" comes from two parts: mille feuille, which means “a thousand layers”...
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...
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...
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.
