Eating mochi is a tradition in Japan during the new year because Mochi sounds similar to the Japanese word for “to hold” or “to have”. Therefore eating Mochi signifies hopes of gaining good fortune over the coming year. Today, I’m sharing with you 4 delicious ways you can enjoy kiri mochi at home.
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View RecipeMiso soup or “misoshiru” in Japanese is a traditional soup commonly eaten in Japan. It is super easy to make and dashi and miso paste are the two major ingredients used in this soup.
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View RecipeOnigiri is a Japanese rice ball that has the shape of a triangle and is a great snack and lunch option. Onigirazu, on the other hand, is also a Japanese rice ball or more precisely a Japanese rice sandwich that takes the shape of a rectangle.
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View RecipeSalmon Teriyaki Onigirazu is a Japanese rice sandwich. It is gluten-free as long as the fillings and sauces are. Salmon is a healthy alternative to meat. It can be quite delicious if you make it right.
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View RecipeTeriyaki sauce or Tare in Japanese has become mainstream in the US and you can find a wide variety of dishes such as teriyaki chicken and teriyaki salmon using this sauce. There is a wide variety of store-bought teriyaki that you can choose from but homemade teriyaki is still the best.
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View RecipeToday, I’m sharing with you another quick and easy Japanese Temaki recipe: the Vegetable Temaki.