Author: Japan Food & Recipe Studio

Brown Rice

Brown Rice with White Rice

This brown rice & white rice blend is a healthier alternative to plain white rice, combining the nutritional benefits of brown rice with the fluffy texture of white rice. This recipe uses sprouted brown rice, which is easier to digest and more nutritious than regular brown rice. Follow this simple […]

Grain Rice

Mixed Grain Rice (Zakkoku-mai)

Zakkoku-mai is a nutritious Japanese mixed grain rice that combines white rice with a variety of healthy grains like barley, millet, quinoa, and black rice. This easy recipe boosts fiber, protein, and essential nutrients, making it a wholesome alternative to plain white rice. Learn how to perfectly cook Japanese mixed […]

Kani Zosui

Crab Rice Porridge (Kani Zosui)

Kani Zosui is a delicate and flavorful Japanese rice porridge made with crab meat, dashi broth, and silky egg. This dish is light yet deeply satisfying, making it perfect for a cozy meal or a gentle dish when you’re feeling under the weather. Follow this easy one-pot recipe to enjoy […]

Egg Zosui

Egg Rice Porridge (Tamago Zosui)

Tamago Zosui is a light, comforting Japanese rice porridge made with soft-cooked rice, dashi broth, and silky egg. It’s soothing, easy to digest, and perfect for a quick meal or when you’re feeling under the weather. Try this simple yet flavorful one-pot recipe for a warm and nourishing dish!

Ochazuke (Ume)

Ochazuke (Ume) – Chilled Japanese Plum Tea Rice

Ume Ochazuke is a light, cooling Japanese dish where steamed rice is served with chilled dashi broth, pickled plum (umeboshi), and fresh herbs. This summer-friendly recipe is refreshing, tangy, and perfect for a quick, healthy meal. Try this easy step-by-step guide to enjoy Japan’s most refreshing ochazuke!

Ochazuke Salmon

Ochazuke (Salmon) – Japanese Cold Tea Rice Bowl

Salmon Ochazuke is a light and refreshing Japanese dish where steamed rice is topped with flaked salmon and poured over with green tea or dashi broth. This version is a chilled summer-friendly variation using cold water and grated cucumber for a crisp, cooling effect. Perfect for a quick, healthy meal!

Corn Rice

Corn Rice (Tōmorokoshi Gohan)

Tōmorokoshi Gohan is a simple, sweet, and buttery Japanese rice dish made with fresh or frozen corn and cooked in a lightly seasoned broth with sake and butter. The natural sweetness of the corn pairs beautifully with fluffy rice, making it a delicious side dish or light meal. Follow this […]

Rice bowl with white bait

Shirasu Gohan – Japanese Rice Bowl with Whitebait

Shirasu Gohan is a simple and nutritious Japanese rice bowl topped with delicate whitebait (shirasu), fragrant myoga (Japanese ginger), and nutty sesame seeds. Lightly seasoned with men-tsuyu (noodle sauce), this dish is quick, healthy, and perfect for a light meal. Follow this easy step-by-step recipe to enjoy a traditional Japanese […]

Sweet potato rice

Sweet Potato Rice (Satsumaimo Gohan)

Satsumaimo Gohan is a simple yet flavorful Japanese rice dish made by steaming rice with sweet potatoes, dashi, and a hint of salt. The natural sweetness of the Japanese sweet potatoes pairs beautifully with the fluffy rice, creating a comforting, nutritious, and easy-to-make meal. Perfect for fall and winter, but […]