The Beef Bowl You Can Make in 20 Minutes On a tired weeknight with a pack of thinly sliced beef in the fridge, gyudon is what we make. It’s Japan’s beef bowl — beef and onions simmered in a sweet-savory sauce over hot rice — the same thing chains like Yoshinoya and Sukiya serve millions…
The Miso Soup Japanese People Actually Make at Home If you’ve ever had miso soup at a Japanese restaurant, you might think it’s something special. But in Japan, miso soup is the most ordinary thing on the table — it shows up at breakfast, lunch, and dinner, almost every single day. This is how I…
Disclosure: some links below are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you. What Are Dashi Packets? Open the cupboard in almost any Japanese home and you’ll find a bag of dashi packets — ours included. These small tea-bag-style pouches (だしパック, dashi pakku) are filled with…