Toasted Mochi in Seaweed (Norimaki Mochi)

Mochi sprinkled with soy sauce and wrapped in seaweed.

Mochi Ice Cream

Like a Japanese ice cream sandwich, sweet mochi dough encases ice cream

Basic Savory Mochi (Age Mochi)

Glutinous rice cakes, called mochi, are used throughout Japanese cuisine. Try your hand at making your own with this straightforward recipe.

Adzuki Bean Porridge (Zensai)

A Japanese dessert of adzuki beans and mochi.

Basic Sweet Mochi (An Mochi)

Perfect for wrapping around ice cream.

Toasted Mochi in Soybean Flour (Kinako Mochi)

Toasted mochi are rolled in a sweet, nutty coating for something between marshmallows and morning cereal.

Ozoni Soup

A soothing Japanese soup that takes center stage during New Year’s.

New Year's, Japanese Style

Trade in your champagne and hors d’oeuvres for sake and mochi.

Baba Ghanoush

This smoky eggplant dip is a pita chip’s best friend.

Pickled Ramps

A different kind of pickle, made from wild leeks.

Sashimi with Soy Sauce, Sesame Seeds, and Chives

Celebrate top-quality, fresh fish with this dish.

Passionista

With ginger liqueur, aged rum, and tropical juice, this drink has the flair of a tropical tail without any of the overly sweet ickiness.

The Basics: How to Make Teriyaki Chicken

Sweet-salty goodness.

Eggplant Parmesan

Caprese salad meets crispy fried eggplant.

Togarashi-Spiced Pumpkin Seeds

Flavored with Japanese chiles.