Cuisine: Japanese

Japanese Shiitake-Butter Sticky Rice

Japanese Shiitake-Butter Sticky Rice is so easy to make because the shiitake mushrooms and carrots are steamed on top of the rice, infusing it with their flavor. The butter and miso add richness and umami.
It's a great side dish for meat, chicken, or seafood. We actually ate it on its own. You can also top it with a fried egg.

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Miso Mayo Blistered Green Beans

These Miso Mayo Blistered Green Beans are so good and easy to make. I actually made these in an air fryer at 375° F for about 8 - 10 minutes, shaking it periodically. The recipe says to broil them in the oven. I also just stirred the miso mayo mixture instead of heating on the stove. You can serve them alongside your favorite Asian main course, chicken, pork, steak, etc. Trader Joe's has Miso paste in a convenient resealable pouch.

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Rice Cooker Gyudon (Japanese Beef Bowl)

I saw this adorable kid @easypeasyjordan make this Gyudon (Japanese Beef Bowl) all in a rice cooker. It's so easy, hence his name Easy Peasy Jordon, I had to make it. Well, I have to tell you it totally works. I have tweaked his recipe slightly, but you can very easily tailor this to suit your taste. Have your kids give it a go.

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Roasted Cabbage Wedges with Miso Ginger Scallion Butter

Roasted Cabbage Wedges with Miso Ginger Scallion Butter is a delicious and healthy side dish. The cabbage is roasted until tender and caramelized, and the miso ginger scallion butter adds a flavorful and savory touch. It's topped with roasted pistachios. Our guests went crazy for this and it's so easy to make.

By Leslie Blythe

Spatchcock Chicken with Miso and Sesame Seeds

Spatchcock Chicken with Miso and Sesame Seeds is butterflied and roasted, so it cooks evenly. The miso glaze adds a rich, buttery flavor and it's finished with sesame seeds, which adds a nutty crunch. You could also just cut up the chicken instead of spatchcocking it to make it easier.

By Leslie Blythe

Sweet Miso Steak with Ramen

This Sweet Miso Steak with Ramen is broth-less. It's a simple stir-fry recipe that is easy to make and satisfying. I have modified it and I think it needs a touch of chili to add a bit of spiciness.

By Leslie Blythe

Blistered Shishito Peppers with Soy-Ginger Sauce

Shishito peppers have become a popular appetizer. They are mostly mild, but about one out of ten are spicy, which adds an element of surprise. The person that gets the spicy one will have good luck! The other interesting aspect of this dish is when you add the bonito flakes (dried fish flakes) on top before serving they move and dance from the heat of the peppers.

By Leslie Blythe

Spicy Miso Ramen

I got a text from my friend Barbee in San Francisco asking if she could substitute white miso paste for red. She was making this Spicy Miso Ramen that she found in an article titled Selena Gomez Dishes on Her Favorite 'Comfort Foods' and Learning to Cook in Quarantine in People magazine!
Miso Paste 101
Red miso is the saltiest, most pungent variety. You only need a little bit to add some serious umami to your dishes. It's typically made with fermented soybeans and barley or another grain and is saltier than white miso. It ranges from dark brown to red in color
White miso (which is actually light yellow in color) is made with fermented soy beans and rice. It's fermented for a short period of time, which makes it more mild and sweet in taste. Since it's the most mild kind of miso, it's also the most versatile. If you're buying only one miso to use in a bunch of recipes, this is the best choice.

Anyway, she said it was absolutely delicious!

By Leslie Blythe

Japanese Potato Salad

Japanese Potato Salad is unique in that it is half mashed and half chunky, which gives it a creamier texture. It has grated carrots, cucumbers, scallions and diced ham. To emulate Kewpie mayonnaise, you add a little bit of sugar. The Yukon Gold potatoes I used where particularly gold in color!

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Japanese Vegetable Pancakes

My friend Jessica made these Japanese Vegetable Pancakes, which are known as Okonomiyaki in Japan. They are savory pancakes that have shredded cabbage and a variety of vegetables in a flour-based batter. The name is derived from the word okonomi, meaning "how you like" or "what you like", and yaki meaning "cooked".

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