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Japanese Recipes — Cold Soba Salad with a Zesty Sesame-Wasabi Dressing
This week’s cooking demo featured a refreshing Cold Soba Salad with Avocado & Cucumber—light, colorful, and perfect for summer. Guests learned how to prepare soba noodles properly, mix a sesame-wasabi dressing, and layer crisp vegetables with creamy avocado and soft-boiled egg. It’s a simple yet elegant dish that reflects the balance and seasonality found in traditional Japanese recipes.
Darrell Baum
Jun 291 min read


Japanese Recipes — #1 Chilled Ramen Salad in Tangy Sesame Dressing, #2 Ramen Noodles and DIY Kansui
Inspired by Japanese recipes, this refreshing summer dish features chilled ramen noodles topped with shrimp, avocado, ajitama egg, and a...
Darrell Baum
Jun 151 min read


Japanese Recipes — Hiyashi Chuka (Cold Ramen Salad)
Discover the refreshing flavors of Hiyashi Chuka, a chilled noodle salad featured in our recent cooking demo at Wabi Sabi Japan Living. It's one of the many Japanese recipes perfect for summer—light, colorful, and easy to prepare.
Darrell Baum
Jun 81 min read


Japanese Recipes — Chilled Shrimp and Glass Noodle Salad (Harusame Salad)
This Shrimp and Glass Noodle Salad—known in Japan as Harusame Salad—is a classic example of light and flavorful Japanese recipes made for...
Darrell Baum
Jun 11 min read


Japanese Recipes — #1 Chilled Cucumber with Miso-Sesame, #2 Chilled Daikon Salad w/Yuzu-Dashi Dressing
#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.
Darrell Baum
May 251 min read


Japanese Recipes — Stir-Fried Udon Noodles, "Yaki Udon"
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.
Darrell Baum
May 41 min read


Japanese Recipes — #1 Yaki Konnyaku with Mushrooms & Kurobuta Sausage, #2 Yaki Konnyaku w/Original Teriyaki Sauce
Enjoy healthy Japanese recipes featuring low-calorie konnyaku! At Wabi Sabi Japan Living, we demonstrated Yaki Konnyaku with Mushrooms & Sausage, a hearty and flavorful dish. You’ll also love Yaki Konnyaku with Original Teriyaki Sauce, with grilled skewers and a savory-sweet glaze. Both recipes are light, easy to make, and perfect for anyone looking to enjoy authentic and healthy Japanese cooking at home.
Darrell Baum
Apr 271 min read


Japanese Recipes — Miso Chicken Udon
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.
Darrell Baum
Apr 201 min read


Japanese Recipes — Chicken & Onion Somen Noodles + Shrimp Diablo Somen Noodles
Enjoy two flavorful Japanese recipes that are easy to make yet full of complex, layered flavors. One features somen noodles topped with sesame butter shrimp, crunchy garlic, and scallions. The other pairs somen noodles with tender chicken marinated in shio koji and tossed in a savory chili oil blend. Both are perfect for lunch, dinner, or entertaining guests with bold, umami-rich depth.
Darrell Baum
Apr 131 min read


Japanese Recipes — Crab Sunomono Salad + Udon Noodle Soup—Kake Udon
Crab Sunomono and Kake Udon are classic Japanese recipes, one light and tangy, the other warm and savory with hon tsuyu broth and udon.
Darrell Baum
Apr 61 min read


Japanese Recipes — Salmon & Mushroom Rice - Sake no Takikomi Gohan
This Japanese recipe features a flavorful donabe-cooked rice dish infused with umami-rich flavors.
Darrell Baum
Mar 81 min read


Japanese Recipes — Oyakodon, Chicken and Egg Bowl
Oyakodon is a comforting Japanese rice bowl with tender chicken, onions, and fluffy eggs simmered in a savory-sweet dashi broth.
Darrell Baum
Mar 21 min read


Japanese Recipes — Kurobuta Sausage Donabe Hotpot with Winter Vegetables and Kinpira Gobo
Warm up with this Kurobuta Sausage Donabe Hotpot with Winter Vegetables, a comforting Japanese one-pot dish that combines the rich, juicy...
Darrell Baum
Feb 231 min read


Ishikari Nabe—Salmon Hot Pot and Zousui—Rice Porridge
A warming and deeply savory hot pot featuring a rich miso-dashi broth, tender Yukon gold potatoes, hearty mushrooms, and fresh salmon,...
Darrell Baum
Feb 161 min read


Myojo Premium Nama Ramen Garlic Miso
Garlic Miso Ramen! Myojo’s Garlic Miso Ramen incorporates a delicious garlic taste and aroma while still maintaining its miso base.
Darrell Baum
Feb 91 min read


Rustic Chicken & Vegetable Miso Soup—Inaka Misoshiru
This hearty, country-style miso soup combines the richness of aka miso with tender chicken, tofu, and fresh vegetables , creating a...
Darrell Baum
Feb 11 min read


Ippudo Plant Based Tonkotsu Style Ramen Hot Pot Recipe
Daisho Ippudo plant based hot pot recipe brings the rich, creamy flavors of traditional tonkotsu broth to a plant-based recipe.
Darrell Baum
Feb 11 min read


Discover the Art of Japanese Tableware
Discover the Art of Japanese Tableware Japanese tableware is not just about serving food; it is an art form that combines functionality,...
Darrell Baum
Apr 24, 20243 min read


Indulge in the Flavors of Japan: Whisky, Sake, and More
Indulge in the Flavors of Japan: Whisky, Sake, and More Are you ready to embark on a culinary journey to Japan? At Wabi Sabi Japan...
Darrell Baum
Apr 24, 20242 min read


Unleash Your Inner Chef with Japanese Kitchen Knives
Unleash Your Inner Chef with Japanese Kitchen Knives Are you ready to take your cooking skills to the next level? Look no further than...
Darrell Baum
Apr 24, 20242 min read
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