Tan Tan Miso Hotpot

This mildly spicy, savoury, creamy hotpot packed with vegetables provides the ultimate slow dinner enjoyment and nourishment after a hectic day’s work. INGREDIENTS1 bag beansprouts1/2 head cabbage1 block tofu150g minced pork150ml oat/adjusted soy milk2 bunches mung bean noodles sprinkle of sesame seeds BROTH2.5 tbsp miso paste2.5tbsp chilli oil0.5 tbsp chicken stock350ml watermix well together MINCED…

Buttery Miso Hotpot

If you enjoy miso soup, this is an elevated hotpot version that combines the umami of miso with the velvety richness of butter. Ingredients are simple and you can easily put this together in no time at all! INGREDIENTS300g thinly sliced pork belly2 potatoes, chopped in chunks 1/3 cabbage, chopped2 tbsp miso1 tbsp butter2 bunches…

Super Easy Japanese Hot Pot

On days where you feel under the weather or want something light on the tummy in between all the feasting, consider preparing this extremely easy Japanese hot pot. INGREDIENTS 2 cups bonito flakes 4 cups water4 tbsp sake1/4 wombok, sliced into smaller pieces1 packet shimeji mushrooms, cut and discard bottom10 – 12 slices pork belly,…

Somen Champuru

We were looking for ideas on using up our packet of somen besides the usual cold somen and came across this interesting Okinawan stir fry. If it looks easy, sounds easy and brings us closer to Japan, we were definitely cooking this. The dish basically features bitter gourd stir fried with a mixture of other…

Japanese Curry Rice

Japanese curry has got to be one of the easiest curries around to cook, thanks to the availability of various curry cube paste and simplicity of ingredients required. Although it is low on the spice scale, its fragrance packs a delicious punch. INGREDIENTS 4 curry cubes (we prefer this brand as there is an a…

Mentaiko Rice

This recipe is made for SUPER lazy days, it is so foolproof, the hardest thing here is probably scrambling some eggs, great for when you want dinner in less than 30 minutes. It is almost like instant noodles, but slightly healthier, we think? INGREDIENTS 1 packet cheese sausages2 pollack roes3 – 4 eggs, beaten1 cup…

Japanese Beef & Potato Stew

Nikujaga or Meat & Potato Stew seems like such a comforting Japanese home staple, we decided to recreate it in our kitchen and indulge in this iconic home-cooked dish. INGREDIENTS 1 packet thinly sliced beef brisket1 packet shirataki noodles3 yellow potatoes, cubed1 carrot, roughly chopped1 onion, sliced1/2 packet green beans STOCK INGREDIENTS 2 cups dashi3…

Ingredients Loaded Miso Soup

Miso soup is such a staple in Japanese cuisine and we definitely love whipping up our rendition of Japanese food. Especially after days of heavy indulgence, this one pot soup was really all we needed to kick back with something light and healthy. Here, we loaded our soup with vegetables and some protein. INGREDIENTS 1…

Japanese Miso Hot Pot

Communal hotpot dining means you get a chance to really catch up with people over a comforting, steaming hot broth while waiting for your favourite ingredients to cook. It is also a great way to clear your fridge of various ingredients at once. Instead of buying a broth off the shelf, why don’t you try…

Chazuke

Year-end festivities have indeed kicked in. Between all the feasting, we really needed a moment to dial it down and go for something nourishing, soothing and tummy warming. Chazuke ticks all these boxes and involves minimal cooking. Furthermore, Chazuke does not seem to be a popular menu item in restaurants locally, leading us to re-create…

Salmon Rice

THIS! Right here tops our favouritest of favourite dish! It is almost effortless to put together, requires minimal ingredients, seasoning, cooking and cleaning, but so deeply satisfying and nutritious. If you have a potluck going on, this is the dish to bring. INGREDIENTS 2 cups Japanese short grain rice1 slab salmon2 Japanese cucumbers, thinly slices3…

Lemon Nabe

When it comes to hotpot, there are so many variations and broth bases to choose from. One soup base that always makes it to our hotpot rotation is the lemon hotpot. We love how refreshing and light this soup base is. Since lemons lend a slight tartness to the overall taste, you won’t feel extremely…

Kakuni – Japanese Simmered Pork Belly

I was craving melt in your mouth, tender pork belly that I had in a Japanese restaurant. Since I had a slab of pork belly in the fridge, I decided to try my hand at the Japanese rendition of simmered pork belly and was surprised by its simplicity in preparations. What you’d really require is…