Side Dishes

Kabocha salad is a beloved staple of Japanese home cooking and deli culture. Walk through any grocery store deli section or department …

If you love the silky, tender texture of Japanese short-grain white rice but want the nutritional perks of whole grains, learning how …

If you want to learn how to cook Japanese rice perfectly, you aren’t just learning a recipe—you are learning the heart of …

Air fryer French fries are one of the easiest, most satisfying sides you can make at home. While a simple dusting of …

Edible flowers, microgreens, and vibrant heirloom vegetables are incredible tools for elevating a dish. However, they aren’t always in season or easily …

Mom’s Spring Rolls There are so many varieties of spring rolls out there, but of course, I love my mom’s Harumaki the …

My Childhood “Forbidden Fruit” In my elementary school days in Japan, spending money on snacks on the way home was strictly prohibited. …