#1 Chilled Cucumber with Miso-Sesame: Crisp rangiri-cut cucumbers served with a chilled miso-sesame dip for a light, interactive twist on Japanese recipes. #2 Chilled Daikon Salad w/ Yuzu-Dashi: Julienned daikon and cherry tomatoes in a pale yuzu-dashi dressing, topped with bonito flakes—refreshing, citrusy, and umami-rich.

At our latest cooking demonstration at Wabi Sabi Japan Living, we featured a flavorful Yaki Udon recipe made with thick udon noodles, stir-fried cabbage, shiitake mushrooms, onions, and sliced Kurobuta sausage. Tossed in a savory soy and oyster sauce blend, the dish was quick to prepare and full of umami. Guests enjoyed learning how to balance textures and flavors using simple Japanese ingredients. It’s a perfect example of comforting, everyday Japanese cooking.

This easy Chicken Udon recipe features tender chicken, thick udon noodles, and vegetables in a light soy-based broth. A comforting bowl perfect for everyday Japanese cooking.

Crab Sunomono and Kake Udon are classic Japanese recipes, one light and tangy, the other warm and savory with hon tsuyu broth and udon.

This Japanese recipe features a flavorful donabe-cooked rice dish infused with umami-rich flavors.

Oyakodon is a comforting Japanese rice bowl with tender chicken, onions, and fluffy eggs simmered in a savory-sweet dashi broth.