Teriyaki salmon has always been one of my favourite quick and easy meals. I love making homemade teriyaki sauce because it only requires a handful of pantry ingredients, yet it delivers the perfect balance of savoury, sweet, and umami flavours. While I’ve made pan-fried teriyaki salmon many times, using the air fryer makes it even…
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Upside Down Sushi (Easy Lazy Sushi Recipe)
I first came across this Upside Down Sushi on Instagram and immediately fell in love with the idea. I genuinely enjoy making traditional sushi rolls, but sometimes I just want something quicker and easier—and this recipe is exactly that. Instead of rolling sushi with a bamboo mat, you simply layer the ingredients in a container,…
Silky Steamed Egg with Sea Bass Fillets
Silky steamed egg is a simple yet deeply comforting dish that’s popular across many East Asian cuisines. Made with just eggs, water, and gentle heat, it’s known for its silky, custard-like texture that makes it a favourite at family tables. There are many ways to elevate this classic dish, and one of the easiest is…
Viral Baked Sushi Cup
If you love sushi and cupcakes (I know—they’re quite different things!), then you’re going to love this fun little twist: baked sushi cups! I kept seeing this viral dish floating around online, and I finally had to give it a try. These sushi cups are adorable, delicious, and surprisingly easy to make at home. Think…
Easy One-Pot Meal: Salmon & Mushroom Rice in a Clay Pot
There’s something so comforting about a one-pot meal—simple, flavourful, and effortlessly satisfying. That’s why I love making them. With minimal effort, you get maximum taste, and everything comes together in just one pot. This Salmon & Mushroom Rice is one of my favourites. The rice absorbs all the umami-rich flavours from the seasonings, while…
Bold and Spicy Fish with Doubanjiang Sauce
If you love steamed fish but crave something with a kick, this recipe is perfect for you! It’s my go-to whenever I’m in the mood for bolder flavours. The sauce is mildly spicy, packed with umami, and incredibly addictive—you’ll find yourself eating heaps of rice to soak up every drop! The idea for this dish…
Easy Steamed Fish You Can Make at Home
Steamed fish in soy sauce with ginger and spring onion is a classic dish that brings out the best in fresh, delicate fish. It’s one of my all-time favourite ways to enjoy fish. The beauty of this dish lies in its simplicity; it’s surprisingly easy to recreate at home and practically impossible to mess up….
Let’s Make Chirashi Sushi (ちらし寿司) At Home!
Chirashi Sushi: A Vibrant and Delightful Japanese Dish Chirashi sushi is like a party in a bowl! This dish is perfect for summer days with its light, refreshing nature and vibrant, colourful presentation. It’s essentially a deconstructed sushi roll served in a bowl, with seasoned sushi rice topped with a variety of fresh ingredients….
15-Minute Teriyaki Salmon
Super easy and quick teriyaki salmon for a satisfying bowl! Teriyaki sauce is a star in Japanese cuisine, celebrated for its rich, savoury, and slightly sweet flavour. Perfect for marinating and glazing, it gives dishes that irresistible glossy finish. The balance of soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar creates a versatile sauce that enhances the…
Quick & Easy Marinated Sashimi (with Korean Style Mayak Eggs Sauce) 麻藥生魚片
I’ve made Korean Style Marinated Eggs/Mayak Gyeran 마약계란 a couple of times before, it was divine and so addicting that I really wanted to make it again recently. This time, however, I would like to do something differently, no eggs…but sashimi raw fish!Not going to lie the idea is coming from Japanese ‘Zuke-Don’. (If you’ve…