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  • Matcha
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Basic Matcha Recipes

  • Matcha powder is whisked with hot water to make usucha in Chawan matcha bowl. Chashaku tea scoop, sifter, and Chasen bamboo whisk are placed around the bowl to make matcha.
    Matcha Guide (How to Choose, Prepare, and Use Matcha at Home)
  • Finished iced matcha latte with creamy foam and vibrant green color.
    Matcha Latte (Easy Homemade Recipe with Traditional Method)
  • Iced Banana Matcha Latte in a glass cup, garnished with fresh banana slices, served with a straw.
    Banana Matcha Latte
  • Layered strawberry matcha latte made with homemade strawberry syrup and oat milk.
    Strawberry Matcha Latte

Koji Fermentation Basics

  • Dried rice koji in a traditional Japanese wooden sake cup.
    What is Koji? A Complete Guide to the Japanese Fermentation Culture (and How to Use It)
  • Shio koji is fermenting in a glass jar, being mixed with a spoon.
    How to Make Shio Koji at Home (Simple Fermented Rice Recipe)
  • Homemade shoyu koji in a glass jar with fermented rice koji and soy sauce.
    Shoyu Koji (How to Make Japanese Fermented Seasoning at Home)
  • Shio koji salmon close-up showing tender texture and cooked marinade.
    Shio Koji Salmon (Easy Japanese Marinated Salmon Recipe)

Japanese Desserts

  • Anmitsu made with shiratama dango, kanten jelly, anko and fruits, served with syrup.
    How to Make Anmitsu at Home(Easy Traditional Japanese Dessert)
  • Hanami dango (three-color Japanese dumplings) served on skewers with a branches of pink blossoms and green tea.
    Easy Hanami Dango Recipe (Sanshoku Dango): Japanese Spring Dessert
  • Mitarashi dango on a plate.
    Classic Mitarashi Dango(Japanese Rice Dumplings with Glaze)
  • Plain Shiratama Dango dumplings are served in a small ceramic bowl.
    The Ultimate Guide to Shiratama Dango (Easy Recipe, Mochi Comparison & Toppings)

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  • Iced banana bread matcha latte with banana cold foam and cinnamon inspired by Starbucks.
    Iced Banana Bread Matcha Latte with Banana Cold Foam (Starbucks Copycat)
  • Pumpkin Black Sesame Overnight Oats
  • There are strips and rolls of homemade fruit roll ups on the table.
    Healthy Homemade Fruit Roll-Ups(Fruit Leather)
  • Easy Sweet Peach Iced Tea Smoothie
  • Vegan Chocolate Sauce in a jar.
    Homemade Vegan Chocolate Sauce
  • The pumpkin spice coffee syrup in a glass jar, with a paper tag attached saying pumpkin.
    How to Make Pumpkin Spice Coffee Syrup (Refined Sugar Free)
  • Homemade strawberry ice cream is scooped on a waffle corn.
    Easy Vegan Strawberry Ice Cream(Dairy-Free and Eggless)
  • Crispy baked cauliflower tossed with olive oil Buffalo sauce and served with homemade ranch dressing.
    Olive Oil Buffalo Sauce
  • Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower is served in a bowl with a side of homemade homemade herby ranch dressing for dipping.
    Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower
  • ced matcha lemonade with fresh lemon slice served over ice.
    Matcha Lemonade (Easy Iced Matcha Recipe)
  • Homemade shio koji in a jar with a spoon.
    How to Use Shio Koji (Beginner Guide + Easy Recipes)
  • Japanese cold ramen noodle salad served with soft boiled eggs, greens, sesame seeds, and crunchy vegetables.
    Cold Ramen Noodle Salad with Japanese Sesame Dressing
  • Matcha banana smoothie in a glass, topped with sliced banana.
    Matcha Banana Smoothie (Easy and Healthy!)
  • Banana matcha chia pudding layered with yogurt and topped with fresh banana slices.
    Banana Matcha Chia Pudding (Easy Healthy Breakfast Recipe)
  • Pouring whisked matcha over oat milk and fresh mango puree to create a layered iced mango matcha latte.
    Easy Mango Matcha Latte (Iced Recipe with Fresh Mango)
  • Miso Chili Oil Ramen Noodles in a ceramic bowl and topped with sliced scallions
    Miso Chili Oil Ramen Noodles
  • Miso soup with wakame seaweed, tofu, and green onions.
    How to Prepare Wakame Seaweed (What It Is + How to Use It)
  • Cold soba noodle salad recipe with edamame cilantro sesame seeds and fresh vegetables.
    Cold Soba Noodle Salad (Japanese Summer Recipe)
  • Close-up of creamy Japanese goma dressing in glass pitcher.
    Japanese Sesame Dressing (Creamy Goma Dressing Recipe)
  • Japanese cucumber sunomono salad with wakame seaweed and sesame seeds in rice vinegar dressing
    Sunomono (Japanese Cucumber Salad Recipe)
  • The blueberry matcha latte in a glass, topped with blueberry cold foam.
    Blueberry Matcha Latte (How to Make the Iced or Hot)
  • Spring Roll Noodle Salad Bowl with Tofu topped with a drizzle of Peanut Sauce
    Spring Roll Noodle Salad Bowl with Tofu and Peanut Dressing
  • The crispy rice salad is served in ceramic bowl with fork and spoon.
    Crispy Rice Salad Bowl with Avocado, Cucumber, and Edamame
  • Kabocha squash cut into halves, slices, wedges, and chunks.
    How to Cut Kabocha Squash Easily & Safely (without Microwave)
  • The kabocha squash miso soup topped with thinly sliced scallions in a wooden bowl with a pot of soup on the side. Served with chopsticks.
    Easy Kabocha Squash Miso Soup (Traditional & Vegan Option)
  • Juicy shio koji chicken served with lemon slices and fresh leafy greens.
    Shio Koji Chicken (Easy Japanese Fermented Marinade Recipe)
  • Hanami dango (three-color Japanese dumplings) served on skewers with a branches of pink blossoms and green tea.
    Japanese Spring Picnic Ideas (Easy Hanami Bento Recipes)
  • Mango Cucumber Salad with Blueberry and Avocado is served in a ceramic bowl.
    Mango Cucumber Salad with Blueberries and Avocado
  • Cold Soba Noodle Salad in a bowl.
    Cold Soba Noodle Salad with Peanut Sauce and Edamame
  • Spiral cucumbers are mixed with sesame seed sauce in ceramic bowl.
    Sesame Spiral Cucumber Salad
  • Spicy Asian Spiral Cucumber Saladd⁠ in a bowl.
    Spicy Asian Spiral Cucumber Salad
  • Healthy avocado toast topped with pink Japanese pickled watermelon radish flowers (Kazarigiri) for a nutritious breakfast.
    How to Make Japanese Radish Flowers: Quick Pickled Watermelon Radish (Kazarigiri Guide)
  • Creamy roasted tomato soup served with epi bread.
    Creamy Roasted Tomato Soup with Shio Koji and Basil(Dairy Free)
  • Matcha green tea soda served with a straw.
    Easy Sparkling Matcha Green Tea Soda
  • The lychee matcha soda served in scalloped glass and topped with fresh lychee.
    Lychee Matcha Soda(Sparkling Green Tea Mocktail)
  • Vanilla matcha latte in a glass.
    Vanilla Matcha Latte with Oat Milk
  • Matcha cold foam layered on pink coconut water in a glass
    Coconut Matcha Cloud (Matcha Cold Foam on Coconut Water)
  • Strawberry matcha latte smoothie is topped with matcha powder.
    Strawberry Matcha Latte Smoothie
  • Chirashizushi (scattered sushi) served in a bowl with colorful toppings for Hinamatsuri.
    Easy Chirashizushi Recipe (Scattered Sushi): Hinamatsuri Sushi
  • Yakiimo made with Japanese sweet potato nreak in half and placed on a table
    Slow-Roasted Japanese Sweet Potatoes (How to Make Yakiimo)
  • Homemade Ginger and Citrus Immunity Shots on the table alongside with citrus.
    How to Make Homemade Ginger and Citrus Immunity Shots without a Juicer 
  • A hand dropping a frozen ginger shot ice cube from a glass storage jar into a glass mug to prepare a morning immunity drink.
    Easy Ginger Shot Recipe: Hydrating Immunity Ice Cubes (Hack)

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I’m Yoko, a matcha lover, mom, and Japanese native who is passionate about sharing healthy plant-forward versions of the Japanese food I grew up with. From seasonal recipes to koji fermentation, I’m sharing Japanese-inspired, colorful recipes that you can easily try at home. I hope these recipes bring joy and harmony to your kitchen!

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