Japanese

There is a distinct elegance in simplicity. Long before running professional pastry programs in New York City or training at the Tsuji …

If you love a good salted caramel, you are going to fall in love with this homemade miso caramel sauce. Miso brings …

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

A traditional Tamagoyaki Sando might sound unusual if you have never tried a Japanese omelet sandwich before! Traditionally enjoyed alongside rice for …

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

The Japanese Tamago Sando (Japanese Egg Salad Sandwich) has taken the world by storm. Even the legendary Anthony Bourdain was famously obsessed …

Beautiful, 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 …

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

Unlike in Western culinary culture, where sushi is often tied to dining out, in Japan, traditional nigiri is considered a distinct specialty, …

Mastering sushi at home starts with one fundamental element: the rice. In Japan, seasoned sushi rice is known as sushimeshi (寿司飯) or …