Addictive Yamitsuki Lettuce Salad
How I Developed This Recipe Have you ever heard of “yamitsuki”? It’s a Japanese term that basically means being totally hooked on something. You know that feeling when you just can’t put something down? That’s it. In the cooking world, this term is used to describe dishes that are so good that you can’t stop […]
15 Easy Yamitsuki (Addictive) Recipes You’ll Make Again And Again
Ever had that moment where you just can’t put down a bag of chips? Well, the Japanese have a word for that: “yamitsuki.” It’s that can’t-stop-won’t-stop obsession that grabs hold of you and doesn’t let go. And when it comes to food, “yamitsuki” is that addictive flavor that has you reaching for seconds, thirds, and […]
Yamitsuki Shio Okra (Addictive Salted Okra)
How I Developed This Recipe While it might not be everyone’s favorite vegetable, in Japan, this little green powerhouse is actually a pretty big deal. So, let me tell you about Japan’s latest okra obsession. We call it “Yamitsuki Shio Okura” (which translates to “addictive salty okra”). Some restaurants call it “Marugoto Shio Okura (まるごと塩オクラ)” […]
Izakaya’s Yamitsuki Smashed Cucumber Salad (Pirikara Tataki Kyuri)
How I Developed This Recipe Smashed cucumber is a dish that comes from Sichuan, China, where they love their spices. In Japan, it’s called “Takaki-kyuri (たたききゅうり),” and you’ll find it on the menus of izakayas all over Japan, it’s also a popular side dish at yakiniku restaurants like Gyukaku. Since we’re talking about izakaya here […]