Sesame Dressing

Sesame Dressing made with veggies

My favorite dressing of all time is Japanese sesame dressing. I’ve talked before about how much I love black sesame, but I love white sesame just as much! Sesame is a standard dressing used in Japanese homes and restaurants. It’s got that roasty flavor that I can’t get enough of! Many sesame dressings have mayonnaise …

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Japanese Egg Roll- Tamagoyaki

Japanese Egg Roll- Tamagoyaki

To go along with yesterday’s karaage chicken, here is another bento classic. It’s a simple egg roll, called the tamagoyaki. Loose translation: cooked egg. Basically. BUT before you read any further, I have you tell you… you need a special pan to make this. I have this (affiliate) one. Is it worth it to buy a …

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Bonito Flakes on Rice

Rice with Bonito Flakes

Okay, so this isn’t really a recipe. It’s just a really yummy way to eat rice that you need to try! I’ve eaten bonito flakes with soy sauce on rice since I was a little kid and it’s one of my favorite rice toppings. All you need are shaved bonito flakes. Never heard of it? …

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