Our Favorite Road Trip Food: Japanese Rice Balls and Chicken Nuggets

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Our Favorite Road Trip Food: Japanese Rice Balls and Chicken Nuggets

We’ve been hitting the road a lot this year and the two things we always pack on the first day of our road trip are onigiri (rice balls) and kara-age (Japanese fried chicken nuggets). They are flavorful finger foods that make it easy to eat while on the road. Get the full recipe!

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Japanese Superfood Kinpira Gobo: Easy 7-Minute Recipe

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Japanese Superfood Kinpira Gobo: Easy 7-Minute Recipe

If you are a vegetarian, vegan, or just someone who wants to indulge in a meal packed with nutrients, then Kinpira Gobo (braised carrot and burdock root) is a great choice. Gobo is packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals and has been used for centuries in holistic medicine.

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Easy Chicken Katsu Recipe with Japanese Panko Breadcrumbs

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Easy Chicken Katsu Recipe with Japanese Panko Breadcrumbs

Katsu is a common and very popular comfort food in Japan that Crystal and I cook all the time. It’s a very simple dish and it’s also a great recipe to cook with kids. As a child, I really enjoyed helping my mom prepare this dish.

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