A specialty sushi from the eastern part of Toyama Prefecture. This sushi appeared at gatherings of relatives at the house of my grandmother on my
Literally called “cold soup,” this soupy rice dish is a quick meal for hot days in southern Japan’s Miyazaki Prefecture. When I first learned about
From the prep stage, the crackling sound and earthy aroma of mushrooms and green peppers on the grill become part of your meal. Grilled ingredients
A dish featuring the colors of autumn and mushrooms in season. Fresh and sweet kabu turnip and carrot are grated to create an orange blanket
Although the name literally means “roasted/grilled” seri, seri in this dish is usually blanched and mixed with other ingredients, at least with the regional seriyaki
I first encountered the expression gomadashi on a website introducing regional udon specialties. It is a paste made of grilled fish, sesame seeds, soy sauce
This is one of my favorite ways to eat white-fleshed fresh fish. The marinade is a simple mixture of soy sauce, mirin and sake in
The sweet and sour flavor of a spicy dressing or dipping sauce is a big appeal in warm or hot weather. While grilled eggplant, atsuage
A grilled fish dish for spring. The fish is wrapped with salted cherry leaves for some time before grilling, so that it takes on an
A small handful of crabmeat is transformed into a pleasantly light yet complex side dish. Shiitake is slowly roasted to intensify its taste and aroma,
