#1 Chilled Cucumber with Miso-Sesame: Crisp rangiri-cut cucumbers served with a chilled miso-sesame dip for a light, interactive twist on Japanese recipes. #2 Chilled Daikon Salad w/ Yuzu-Dashi: Julienned daikon and cherry tomatoes in a pale yuzu-dashi dressing, topped with bonito flakes—refreshing, citrusy, and umami-rich.

At our latest cooking demonstration at Wabi Sabi Japan Living, we featured a flavorful Yaki Udon recipe made with thick udon noodles, stir-fried cabbage, shiitake mushrooms, onions, and sliced Kurobuta sausage. Tossed in a savory soy and oyster sauce blend, the dish was quick to prepare and full of umami. Guests enjoyed learning how to balance textures and flavors using simple Japanese ingredients. It’s a perfect example of comforting, everyday Japanese cooking.