If you love the chewy texture of homemade mochi ice cream, you are going to obsess over this fun, spooky twist! These …
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How to Make Gyuhi (求肥)/Sweet Soft Mochi
by NorieSweet, soft mochi wrapped around ice cream is a global favorite, but in Japan, this specific style of pillowy dough is called …
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How to Make Shiro An (白あん)/ White Bean Paste
by NorieShiro An (白あん) is one of the most essential building blocks of traditional Japanese sweets (wagashi). However, finding high-quality, smooth white bean …
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Annin Tofu is the most beloved Chinese dessert in Japan. You can find it everywhere. It is in high-end dim sum spots …
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Easy Matcha Chocolate Dipped Ice Cream Bars
by NorieWhen summer arrives in full swing, nothing satisfies quite like a crisp, refreshing frozen treat. Growing up in Japan, incredible ice cream …
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Matcha Paste: The Professional Secret to a Clump-Free Life
by NorieThis matcha paste is a total game-changer. It’s my “secret weapon” for a perfectly smooth matcha latte in seconds, but it’s far …
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Classic Japanese Rare Cheesecake: A No-Bake Masterclass
by NorieThere is a distinct elegance in simplicity. Long before running professional pastry programs in New York City or training at the Tsuji …
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The Ultimate Tamago Sando (Japanese Egg Salad Sandwich)
by NorieThe Japanese Tamago Sando (Japanese Egg Salad Sandwich) has taken the world by storm. Even the legendary Anthony Bourdain was famously obsessed …
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The Ultimate Japanese Fruit Sando (Fruit Sandwich)
by NorieBeautiful, vibrant, and deceptively simple, the Japanese Fruit Sando (フルーツサンド) is a masterpiece of minimalist pastry design. As an Executive Pastry Chef …
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Chirashi Sushi: The Ultimate Festive, Comforting Home Sushi
by NorieUnlike in Western culinary culture, where sushi is often tied to dining out, in Japan, traditional nigiri is considered a distinct specialty, …
