In a small sauce pot, bring salted water to a boil. Stir in quinoa. Boil until al dente, firm/tender. Pour over a fine mesh strainer. Spread quinoa on a sheet tray to let cool. In a separate saucepot ...

In a mixing bowl, add the rice. Cover with cold water. Let sit two minutes. Drain and repeat until water has minimal starch. In a sauce pot, add 1.75:1 cold water/rice ratio and a touch of salt. Stir ...

When I was growing up in Tokyo in the ‘60s, we had bento day at school once a week. This meant Mother had to get up early and fix lunch for her five children. We were proud of her bento, which might ...

I am at the Granada Market, the neighborhood mom-and-pop grocery in West Los Angeles where I get my Japanese staples. The fish counter looks cheerful with roses and dahlias from the owner’s garden in ...

Miso Walnut Sauce is an unusual and very easy sauce to make; slightly sweet, nutty and so perfect for so many dishes. Serve this exquisite smooth sauce over cooked greens and veggies, on a variety of ...

Mirin is a Japanese cooking essential. Much like miso or Japanese mayo, it can be used in a variety of ways. So, what exactly is this slightly sweet, golden-hued liquid? Here's what you need to know, ...