Recipes

Scallion Pancake Panzanella

Scallion pancakes replace bread in this delicious summer panzanella featuring sun gold tomatoes, scallions, basil and a black vinegar soy vinaigrette

Yakult and Black Sesame Custard

Yakult, a creamy, sweet and tart iconic yogurt drink is the star of this custard filled with black sesame and topped with strawberries and mint.

Tomato Egg Salad Sandwich (Tamago Sando)

A homemade version of the 7-Eleven Japanese egg sandwich featuring summer tomato jam mixed into creamy egg salad.

Cold Soy and Ginger Carrot "Noodles"

For those who love noodles in the form of a vegetable, this cold "noodle" dish is for you! Carrots are peeled to resemble noodles, then cooked in a simple soy, scallion and ginger sauce before being chilled to relieve you from this insane heat!

Upside Down Peach Mochi Cake

This soft, chewy mochi cake is made with summer's ripest peaches and topped with a boozy whiskey miso caramel sauce.

Tomato Fried Rice

A caramelized tomato shallot and anchovy sauce coats slippery grains of fried rice in umami.

Miso Glazed Roasted Zucchini

Thomas Keller's roasted zucchini recipe glazed with an umami miso mirin sauce and topped with fresh scallions and crunchy sesame seeds.

Japanese Curry Mashed Potatoes

Classic mashed potatoes are combined with Japanese curry roux to make this comforting side dish reminiscent of Japanese croquettes.

Orange Creamsicle Shaved Ice

Chilled Tomato Soba Noodles

A refreshing bowl of chilled soba noodles swimming in a cool tomato, scallion, garlic and ginger broth; perfect for a hot day.

Cold Chili Crisp and Peanut Cucumber "Noodles"

Cucumber "noodles" are tossed in a punchy sauce made with soy sauce, peanut butter, garlic, and ginger. A refreshing dish for a hot, summer day

Coca-Cola and Soy Glazed Ribs

These braised ribs are tender and fall of the bone thanks to the perfect pairing of soy sauce and a can of Coke, resulting in the most caramel-y sweet and salty ribs all made in a single pot.

Miso Cashew Apple Tart

A sweet and savory tart filled with a nutty miso caramel-y filling and topped with sliced tart apples for a bite reminscent of a caramel apple from childhood.

Strawberry Milk Tea Cookies

A sweet and slightly tart cookie filled with strawberry, oolong, and marshmallow. It's like a strawberry milk tea got transformed into a cookie.