Tag: Japanese
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Japanese Bento With Orange Glazed Tofu
The Japanese Bento is a staple of traditional Japanese lifestyle. Chances are you’ve seen photos of aesthetically perfect and tidy little wooden boxes packed with a variety of delicious-looking bites. Thanks to the prevalence of tofu in Japan, there are a multitude of methods to prepare bentos of all colours and flavours, they can be…
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Japanese Curry Rice
When I first went to Fukuoka in 2018, what soon became my favourite comfort food was Japanese curry rice, or カレイライス (kare Raisu) as the Japanese say it! It was warm and comforting, and always seemed to be made by an old sweet ‘obaasan’. This version is just as comforting, only made vegan! Here I’m…
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Traditional Miso Soup
Miso soup. Nothing else quite warms the heart in the same way. It’s comforting heat, and the delicious, umami-packed flavour make it a soup worth craving. The best part is, its insanely customisable! The photographed soup is made with dried Wakame seaweed, and some silken tofu (firm tofu works too). However, one of our personal…
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Vegan Nikujaga
This is a Vegan interpretation of a delicious Japanese classic, courtesy of our friend Mai! The sweet but flavourful broth turns what would be a standard stew into a truly heartwarming Japanese experience. You can experiment with different vegetables and mushrooms too if you would like!