It only makes sense to write about miso soup after writing an article about dashi. (After all, that’s one out of the two main ingredients of the soup!) This soup is a staple in the Japanese diet, with an estimated 75% of the Japanese population drinking it at least once a day. It’s a delicious… Continue reading Shiitake Miso Soup
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Vegetarian dishes
Honey Garlic Eggplant
I’ll admit, I’ve only recently gotten into using eggplant. (I come from a family of carnivores, so ingredients like this often fell by the wayside.) However, I’m quickly learning to love the way this unique veggie can absorb whatever flavor you throw its way. Whether you’re adding this to Italian recipes, Mediterranean cuisine, or Asian… Continue reading Honey Garlic Eggplant
Greek Quinoa Salad
So, it’s been hovering around 100F this week, and it’s honestly too hot for me to want any hot meals. Thankfully, there are options for refreshing, cold dishes that are still just as satisfying! In this recipe, I roast both the mushrooms and cherry tomatoes. I love the intense flavor that comes from this step,… Continue reading Greek Quinoa Salad
Cold Sesame Soba Noodles
Sesame seeds may very well be one of the most underrated members of the superfood world. Loaded with protein, fiber, healthy fats, and at least 10 different minerals and vitamins, sesame seeds have proven to help with everything from diabetes to respiratory health to healthy skin! Due to the levels of copper and sesamin in… Continue reading Cold Sesame Soba Noodles
Togarashi Roasted Zucchini
Togarashi (also known as nana-iro togarashi, or shichimi togarashi) is one of the most common spice blends in Japanese cooking, and with good reason! This seven-spice blend dates back to at least the 17th century, and it contains red pepper, Japanese pepper, orange peel, sesame seeds, hemp seeds, ginger, and seaweed. You can just imagine… Continue reading Togarashi Roasted Zucchini
Carrot Ginger Miso Soup
This carrot soup uses simple ingredients, but it’s absolutely loaded with flavor! The carrots provide the sweet foundation of this soup, but you’ll love the layers of roasted garlic, bright ginger, salty miso, and complex earthiness of parsnip. With all the bright, fresh flavors in this soup, it’s perfect for any time of the year!… Continue reading Carrot Ginger Miso Soup
Hobak Namul
This quick-cooking side dish is a perfect way to bring a taste of your favorite Korean BBQ restaurant to your kitchen! Hobak namul (literally translating to “zucchini side dish”) blends the freshness of zucchini with savory flavors of fish sauce and garlic, along with a perfect kick of heat from Korean chili powder. If you… Continue reading Hobak Namul
Butternut Squash Soup
So… I’ve been up to my eyeballs in the moving process lately. With packing, putting my two week-notice at my job, and cleaning, I haven’t had a ton of time for cooking or writing. (If you’re wondering how busy it’s been, it’s gotten to the point where I was able to convince the hubs that… Continue reading Butternut Squash Soup
Miso Quinoa Fried Rice
Even though there are distinct differences between rice and quinoa, it’s actually pretty easy to substitute one for another in a number of recipes. Fried rice is one tasty, tasty example of that! Quinoa absorbs flavor beautifully through the steaming process, so it’s a great time to incorporate the uniquely umami flavor of miso. Miso… Continue reading Miso Quinoa Fried Rice
Japanese Curry
Take a guess at which country considers curry a national dish. No, seriously, give it a shot. India? Logical, but no. Pakistan? Also a good guess, but not quite. Would you believe that Japan considers curry its national dish? Yes, really. It beat out sushi, teriyaki, miso, and just about every other dish you would… Continue reading Japanese Curry
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