Japanese Recipes — #1 Hokkaido Salmon Hot Pot, Ishikari Nabe, #2 Japanese Hot Pot Rice Porridge, Ojiya

#1 Hokkaido Salmon Hot Pot – Ishikari Nabe

A regional favorite from Japan’s northernmost island, this hot pot is a comforting showcase of Japanese recipes at their most flavorful. Ishikari Nabe layers salmon, tofu, mushrooms, and napa cabbage in a buttery miso broth that’s both savory and subtly sweet. A final pat of butter enriches the aroma, creating a silky broth that embodies Hokkaido’s cold-weather cuisine. Rustic yet refined, this classic of Japanese home cooking is perfect for sharing around the table.

#2 Japanese Hot Pot Rice Porridge – Ojiya

Simple and soulful, Ojiya transforms the remaining broth from a hot pot into a nourishing rice porridge — an essential part of Japanese recipes that value balance and resourcefulness. As the rice simmers, it absorbs every layer of flavor from the broth, then is finished with egg and green onions for a soft, savory texture. Reflecting the spirit of mottainai — the idea of letting nothing go to waste — this warm and soothing dish captures the heart of Japanese comfort cooking.

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