Untranslated Japan

A quick family favourite created in 1980s Okinawa, taco rice layers seasoned beef, fresh salsa, lettuce, and cheese over rice. Learn the simple home recipe and the story behind this Okinawan favourite.

Learn how I started making kinako at home from dried soybeans, then try five simple ways to use it, including yogurt, toast, oatmeal, ice cream, and matcha warabi mochi.

Learn the six seasonings that form the foundation of everyday Japanese recipes, how to choose them, and how to make an easy homemade teriyaki sauce.

After years of trying different rice cookers, I discovered that the secret to cooking better Japanese rice abroad wasn’t a more expensive machine. Here’s the method and kitchen setup that finally worked.