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Make Authentic Miso Soup Like a Japanese Mom

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 05:05:00 +0000

Make an authentic homemade miso soup with this easy recipe. While many blogs will tell you to make this traditional Japanese soup from scratch, this quick miso soup recipe is how many busy Japanese moms actually cook in real life. Read through the blog post for information about ingredients like instant dashi and miso paste, […]

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Easy Homemade Persimmon Jam

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 07:01:00 +0000

Perfect for fall, use up any leftover backyard persimmons to make this easy homemade persimmon jam to go with toast, cinnamon rolls, or to gift as a present. I’m finishing up (maybe? maybe not?) my persimmon series with this persimmon jam recipe. I’ve been having a lot of fun doing series with my favorite foods […]

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Andagi Dog Recipe

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 08:03:00 +0000

Andagi dog (sometimes called andadog) is a cross between the Okinawan donut sata andagi and an American corn dog. It is popular at Japanese American summer festivals in southern California and can also be found at some festivals in Hawaii. What is an Andagi Dog?! You know corndogs and you (maybe) know the Okinawan donut […]

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7 Asian Salad Recipes for Potlucks and Summer BBQs

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 07:57:00 +0000

These Asian salad recipes are so good, I get COMPLIMENTS on them when I bring them to summer potlucks. Have you ever had people rave about a salad? When there’s grilled meat right next to it? That’s how impressive these Asian/Asian-inspired salads are. If you’d like to step up your cookout game, try one of […]

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Mochi Cornbread Recipe (Easy and Gluten-Free!)

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 00:43:14 +0000

This mochi cornbread recipe tastes just like your classic cornbread but with a dense, chewy texture (in a good way)!

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Roasted Carrots with Maple Tahini Miso Glaze

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 05:24:00 +0000

These maple tahini and miso glazed roasted carrots only take 30 minutes to make. Bonus: They're accidentally vegan!

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Japanese Sweet Potato Butter Mochi (Mochi Cake)

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 09:55:00 +0000

This Japanese sweet potato butter mochi is a twist on local Hawai'i style butter mochi, with a smooth texture and nutty flavor.

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Japanese Sweet Potato Paste (Healthy Dessert Spread or Dip!)

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 09:05:00 +0000

This sweet potato jam is called "satsumaimo paste" in Japanese. It's an easy sweet spread that you can use as on toast or other desserts!

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Quick Tofu Salad (Viral Asian Tofu Recipe)

Fri, 27 May 2022 09:10:00 +0000

Quick tofu salad recipes have been going viral on social media! Try this non-spicy version with tofu, lettuce, tomatoes, and fish!

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How to Cook Chinese Vegetables in 5 Minutes (No Stir Fry)

Thu, 21 Mar 2019 06:05:28 +0000

My grandmother's easy Chinese vegetable recipe takes only five minutes and three ingredients! And there's no stir-frying involved.

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