If having sushi for dessert just sounds way too crazy, hear us out — fruit sushi is actually super tasty, and it’s also visually stunning enough to wow even the most jaded of dinner guests. Dessert ...

Onigiri 'rice balls' are one of Japan's most popular snacks, and I suspect this is because they're just so tasty - especially considering how quick and simple they are to prepare! Purists may argue ...

Cook the rice to pack instructions, then set aside until cool enough to handle. Wait for it to cool OR wet your hands with water or a little oil so the rice doesn’t stick. Put about 1 tbsp rice in the ...

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One of the first things I do when I come to Japan, usually even before leaving the airport, is find a convenience store and make a beeline for the onigiri. To the uninitiated, onigiri are rice balls, ...

Often grouped together for both being Japanese classics and sharing a core component, sushi and sashimi certainly pair well on a plate. However, one essential ingredient keeps these two delicacies ...

Meat was seldom on the menu when I was a kid. When we did eat it, my family's go-tos consisted of hot dogs (consumed once per year at my dad's work picnic), kung pao chicken from various local Chinese ...