Japanese Recipes, Traditional Hawaiian Treats and Japanese Fusion
Persimmons. They aren’t very popular in America, but everyone eats them in Japan. They are a popular fall-winter fruit. Here’s your fact of the day: the persimmon is Japan’s national fruit! If you’ve never seen one before, well, they kind of look like an orange tomato! But unlike a tomato, you have to peel them. And …
These adorable marshmallow baby seals are sure to bring a smile to your face! With their kawaii design and fluffy texture of piping marshmallow, these marshmallow animals are the perfect treat for anyone who loves all things cute and sweet. A while back, I saw some baby seal mochi videos floating around Facebook, and I …
Looking for a unique and tasty treat that is on the healthy side? Try my Squash Muffin recipe, made with Sunshine Kabocha Squash – a Japanese variety known for its sweetness and nuttiness. These Japanese Kabocha Squash Dessert Muffins are perfect for breakfast or as a healthy snack. My last post, kabocha squash soup, uses …
Sweet and salty butterscotch gets a hit of umami from miso! This easy miso butterscotch recipe will be your new favorite fusion dessert. So, I love my sweet and salties. (Almost) every sweet thing is better with a little hit of salt. And in the case of salted caramel and butterscotch, I’d say a big hit …
This authentic Japanese custard pudding know as Purin in Japan is the Japanese version of the popular Spanish and Mexican flan pudding. Follow this step-by-step Purin recipe guide to make this classic Japanese dessert. Japanese Flan One of my favorite desserts growing up was the simple and humble プリン aka purin. It’s basically the Japanese …
