Tag: dinner
-
Tekka Don (Tuna over Rice)
A Japanese classic that sushi lovers will love! Tekka don (or tuna rice bowl) is a classic Japanese dish with marinated tuna sashimi slices over rice. It is a simple and delicious meal that was commonly served during the Meiji period in gambling rooms called tekkaba. Because of this, the dish was very cheap and…
-
Pork & Chives Pan-Fried Buns
You won’t regret making these crispy-bottom buns filled with juicy meat and fragrant garlic chives. Pan-fried buns or Shengjian bao are a specialty dish from Suzhou, China that is absolutely delicious and worth the effort to make. They’re not difficult to make, but it requires many East Asian ingredients and a bit of time and…
-
Shrimp Tacos with Mango Avocado Salsa
These gluten-free and healthy shrimp tacos with mango salsa are light, cool, and refreshing! As the weather outside heats up, there isn’t anything I want more than a light and refreshing meal. A dish that ticks all my boxes is this shrimp taco with mango salsa and cilantro yogurt sauce. It’s full of flavor, nutrients,…
-
Cheesy Beef Yaki Onigiri
Cheese, beef, and rice? You have to try this cheesy Japanese fusion food! Get ready to have your mind (and tastebuds) blown away by this cheesy yaki onigiri and beef nigiri fusion. That’s a long name so let me break it down. Yaki onigiri is a grilled Japanese rice ball that is glazed with sweetened…
-
Ahi Tuna Hand Roll (Temaki)
If you are craving sushi and don’t want to go through the hassle of making rolls, you should absolutely consider making temaki (hand rolls). These hand-held rolls are a fun and convenient way to eat sushi, and it is even ideal for an on-the-go meal! I grew up eating temaki sushi but typically preferred maki…
-
Honey Butter Gochujang Salmon Bites
Tender salmon with crispy skin in a sweet, salty, and spicy honey butter gochujang glaze sounds pretty darn good, doesn’t it? These honey butter gochujang salmon bites are spicy, salty, and sweet, and may just be your new favorite way to eat salmon. I like to pair the salmon with rice, avocado, and pickled cucumbers…
-
Breakfast Spam Musubi
Enjoy a delicious twist on Hawaiian Spam musubi for breakfast! If you want to step up your breakfast game with a unique dish, try making this breakfast musubi with nori and rice, Spam, egg omelette, hash browns, and avocado, inspired by Hawaii’s Spam musubi. This breakfast treat is absolutely delicious and filling. The saltiness of…
-
Vegetarian Taiwan Mazesoba
Did you know broth-less ramen exists? It’s crazy good and you need to try it! This vegetarian Taiwanese mazesoba (mixed noodles) made with texture vegetable protein is an easy dish that you need to add to your cooking repertoire! It is nutritious, flavor-packed, and filling. Taiwan Mazesoba, or “mixed noodles” is a broth-less noodle dish that was created…
-
Japanese Hot Pot
A healthy pot of hot soup, vegetables, and protein is everything you need for a cold night. Winter is the perfect time to prepare hot pot, a dish originating from China. With hot pot, you cook the food by placing it into a pot of soup that is constantly simmering and then enjoy it as…
-
Seared Ahi Tuna Bowl
A nutritious, high-protein bowl that is full of flavors! Calling all sushi and poke lovers, this is the ultimate dish for you! Seared ahi tuna with fresh vegetables and fruits over rice is a protein-packed, gluten-free meal* that will satisfy your cravings. A homemade ponzu (Japanese citrus sauce) is drizzled on top to bring all…
The Gastronomy Gal 