Soft, creamy eggplant baked in a sweet and savory miso sauce. This nasu dengaku is a classic Japanese side dish made with just 6 ingredients!
Category: Japanese
Broccoli Goma-ae | ブロッコリーの胡麻和え
Crispy steamed broccoli melds with nutty, savory sesame in this easy Japanese side. This broccoli goma-ae is a tasty way to make veggies exciting!
Sesame Miso Roasted Potatoes
Sweet, salty, nutty, and packed with umami, these sesame miso potatoes are a flavor explosion in every fluffy bite. Oven and air-fryer options!
Tataki Kyuri (Japanese Smashed Cucumbers) | たたききゅうり
Learn how to make this tasty Japanese side dish with fresh, crisp cucumbers. Deliciously crunchy, fun to make, and quick to prepare!
Homemade Japanese Worcestershire Sauce | 自家製ウスターソース
Learn how to make your own Japanese Worcestershire sauce at home! This savory, sweet, and tangy sauce is essential for Japanese home cooking.
Vegan Mapo Tofu (Japanese-Style) | ヴィーガン麻婆豆腐
Japanese-style mapo tofu made without any meat! Tofu, mushrooms, and eggplant simmered in a spicy, flavorful, umami-rich sauce.
Sweet Potato Mochi Cake (Vegan, Gluten-Free)
This mochi cake is a healthier, vegan twist on Hawaiian butter mochi. Made with sweet potato, coconut milk, and black sesame. No eggs or butter needed!
Matcha Chocolate Chip Cookies (Vegan, Gluten-Free)
Learn how to make healthy vegan matcha cookies with chocolate chips. They’re crispy, chewy, gluten-free, and so delicious! No eggs, butter, or milk necessary.
Vegan White Bean Korokke (Japanese Croquette) | コロッケ
This vegan twist on korokke (Japanese croquettes) is hearty and satisfying, packed with plant-based protein, and made healthier in the air fryer!
Japanese Tofu & Eggplant Ginger Stir Fry | 豆腐の生姜焼き
Chewy tofu and creamy eggplant cooked in a sweet, umami ginger sauce. This tofu stir fry is based off of a classic Japanese dish called “shogayaki”.