Tanmen Potato Soup

I fell in love with Tanmen soup after watching Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories on Netflix. It looked like the perfect comfort soup that I had to try. My version of Tanmen is made with potatoes and it’s a perfect complement to a soup that is traditionally made with noodles. I grew up in a potato loving town…

Homemade “Little Sheep” Chinese Hot Pot

One of my all-time favorite Chinese hot pot restaurants is called Little Sheep. They have locations all over the world to feed their hungry following.  If you can’t visit one of their restaurant locations have no fear! They sell their broth online so anyone can make it at home. Click the images below to be…

Beef and Mushroom Hot Pot

Beef and mushroom hot pot is a super delicious hot pot using sliced beefs and Japanese veggies and mushrooms. Start by adding in 2 quarts of water to your donabe. Throw in a piece of kombu and turn on the head to medium high. Once broth starts to boil add in all your veggies and…

Baked Matsutake Mushrooms

When in season the Japanese grocery near my house has fresh matsutake mushrooms! It’s a real treat and they have a wonderful deep nutty flavor. I baked this guy in the oven with some butter, salt, and pepper, that’s all you need. They work great in soups, too.