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Ingredient Guides

Have an ingredient that you’re not sure what to do with? Want to learn more about the Japanese ingredients sitting in your fridge? Here’s everything you need to know about them!

  • How to Eat Natto: A Beginner's Guide
  • What Does Natto Taste Like? Tips for Enhancing its Taste
  • What is Natto? A Quick Guide to Japanese Superfood
  • What Is Miso Paste and How To Use It: A Beginner's Guide
  • How To Store Miso Paste
  • Does Miso Paste Go Bad? How Long Will It Last?
  • How To Cut Daikon Radish (6 Ways)
  • What Are Udon Noodles? A Guide to Delicious Japanese Food
  • What Does Sushi Taste Like? Exploring The Taste of Japan
  • Miso Soup Recipe: A Quick Guide to Authentic Japanese Soup
  • What Does Miso Soup Taste Like? Explore the Authentic Flavor
  • How Long Does Miso Soup Last? Tips For Storing Miso Soup
  • 3 Popular Japanese Noodles Explained: Ramen, Udon, and Soba
  • How to Press Tofu: Simple Steps to Remove Moisture
  • What Is Dashi? A Quick Guide To Japanese Soup Stock
  • How to Cut Kabocha Squash: A Step-by-Step Guide
  • What Does Miso Taste Like? Exploring The Japanese Flavor
  • How To Hold Chopsticks The Japanese Way

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Hi, I'm Juri! As a mom of two with three decades of cooking experience, I'm here to guide you in easy Japanese recipes that maximize flavor with minimal ingredients!

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Popular Recipes

  • Natto with chopsticks.
    How to Eat Natto: A Beginner's Guide
  • 2 salmon onigiri rice balls on a white plate.
    Salmon Onigiri (Japanese Rice Balls)
  • onigiri fillings.
    16 Best Onigiri Fillings (Japanese Rice Balls)
  • Japanese napa cabbage coleslaw
    Easy Napa Cabbage Slaw
  • 6 daikon recipes
    12 Easy Japanese Daikon Radish Recipes
  • Japanese short grain rice in a pot
    How to Cook Japanese Rice on The Stove

Cozy Soups!

  • tofu miso soup in a Japanese soup bowl.
    Tofu Miso Soup with Instant Dashi Powder
  • Zosui served in a bowl.
    Zosui (Japanese Rice Soup with Egg)
  • Kitsune udon served in a bowl.
    Kitsune Udon Soup (Japanese Noodle Recipe)
  • Japanese cream stew served in a soup bowl.
    Japanese Cream Stew Recipe (Vegan)
  • Kake soba noodle soup served in a bowl.
    Kake Soba (Authentic Japanese Soba Noodle Soup)
  • vegetarian miso ramen served in a ramen bowl.
    Easy and Flavorful Vegetarian Miso Ramen Recipe

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Juri holding onigiri.

Hi, I'm Juri! As a mom of two with three decades of cooking experience, I'm here to guide you in easy Japanese recipes that maximize flavor with minimal ingredients!

More About Me →

  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube

Get My Onigiri Course!

Onigiri course banner.

Popular Recipes

  • Natto with chopsticks.
    How to Eat Natto: A Beginner's Guide
  • 2 salmon onigiri rice balls on a white plate.
    Salmon Onigiri (Japanese Rice Balls)
  • onigiri fillings.
    16 Best Onigiri Fillings (Japanese Rice Balls)
  • Japanese napa cabbage coleslaw
    Easy Napa Cabbage Slaw
  • 6 daikon recipes
    12 Easy Japanese Daikon Radish Recipes
  • Japanese short grain rice in a pot
    How to Cook Japanese Rice on The Stove

Cozy Soups!

  • tofu miso soup in a Japanese soup bowl.
    Tofu Miso Soup with Instant Dashi Powder
  • Zosui served in a bowl.
    Zosui (Japanese Rice Soup with Egg)
  • Kitsune udon served in a bowl.
    Kitsune Udon Soup (Japanese Noodle Recipe)
  • Japanese cream stew served in a soup bowl.
    Japanese Cream Stew Recipe (Vegan)
  • Kake soba noodle soup served in a bowl.
    Kake Soba (Authentic Japanese Soba Noodle Soup)
  • vegetarian miso ramen served in a ramen bowl.
    Easy and Flavorful Vegetarian Miso Ramen Recipe

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