Mizore Nabe (Grated Daikon Radish & Pork Hotpot)
What is Mizore Nabe? “Mizore” (みぞれ) is a Japanese term for sleet, and it’s the perfect name for what we’re talking about here. When a dish is described with this term, it’s a reference to grated daikon radish, which looks just like those half-melted snowflakes falling through rain. So what’s a Mizore Nabe? It’s essentially […]
Torikizoku Copycat Grilled Grated Yam (Yamaimo no Teppanyaki)
How I Recreated This Copycat Recipe Torikizoku (鳥貴族) is a popular izakaya chain that has become a go-to spot for yakitori and casual dining all over Japan. What makes this place special is its extensive menu that goes beyond just chicken skewers, offering something for everyone’s taste. To make their “Grilled Fluffy Grated Yam (Yamaimo […]
Oma’s Thüringer Klösse – Potato Dumplings Made Raw Grated Potatoes
Thuringian dumplings are THE traditional potato dumpling made from grated raw potatoes, just like the ones I grew up with. These were the ones we had almost every Sunday. Their preparation was actually a family affair. My sister and I would peel the potatoes and help Mutti grate them. Papa would squeeze them out. And […]