Rice Bowl

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 […]

Takenoko Rice

Takenoko Gohan (Bamboo Shoot Rice)

Takenoko Gohan is a classic Japanese rice dish made with bamboo shoots, chicken, and carrots, cooked in a light soy sauce and dashi-infused broth. This fragrant and flavorful rice dish is especially popular in spring, but it’s delicious year-round. Easy to make in a rice cooker, this dish is a […]

Gomoku Rice

Gomoku Gohan (Five-Ingredient Mixed Rice)

Gomoku Gohan is a Japanese mixed rice dish cooked with a variety of vegetables, chicken, and seasonings for a deep umami flavor. This dish is hearty, healthy, and easy to prepare using a rice cooker. The ingredients can be customized with whatever you have on hand. Follow this step-by-step recipe […]

Soboro Rice Bowl

Soboro Don – Japanese Chicken & Egg Rice Bowl

Soboro Don is a simple and flavorful Japanese rice bowl featuring sweet-savory ground chicken (soboro) and fluffy scrambled eggs served over steamed rice. This dish is easy to make, high in protein, and perfect for a quick meal. Follow this step-by-step recipe to enjoy an authentic Japanese soboro donburi at […]

Ikura Don

Ikura Don – A Luxurious Japanese Seafood Rice Bowl

Ikura Don is a delicious and elegant Japanese rice bowl featuring flaked grilled salmon, sweet omelet strips (kinshi tamago), and plenty of marinated salmon roe (ikura). This recipe is easy to prepare and packed with umami-rich flavors. Follow this step-by-step guide to make authentic Shake Ikura Don at home!