Chopstick Chronicles - Authentic Japanese Recipes

Egg drop soup, called kakitamajiru in Japanese, is a classic homecooking soup in Japan. The deep umami flavor of the dashi and the soft, fluffy texture of the eggs creates a warm, light and comforting soup. Only 10 minutes and a few simple ingredients...

Fermented sweet red bean paste, known as hakko anko, is a gentle twist on a classic Japanese staple. Instead of sugar, this version uses rice koji to bring out the natural sweetness of azuki beans through fermentation. After completing fermented food...

New year in Japan is a time for many different traditions and celebratory foods like this Ozoni! Families in Japan gather on the morning of new year’s day to eat a steaming bowl of this special soup as a symbol of good fortune and a fresh start. It’s...

Chestnut rice (Kuri Okowa) is a comforting Japanese autumn dish of sticky glutinous rice with sweet, soft chestnuts. It’s traditionally made in a steamer but this version uses a pressure cooker to make the process quicker and more convenient while keeping...