• Appetizers,  Snacks

    Pork Katsu Sando

    Travelling through Japan, this was one of my favourite quick snack items to grab from the convenience store or local street vendors prior to hopping on the bullet train. Katsu Sandos is short for Katsu Sandwiches. They originated from Japan and they are typically filled with Pork Katsu or Ebi Katsu- they are super delicious and easy to eat. What is a Katsu Sando? Katsu Sando is short for Katsu Sandwich. It involves pork cutlets that are tenderized, marinated in salt and pepper, then coated in flour, dipped in egg, and covered with panko. Then it’s deep fried until golden brown, then sandwiched between shokupan (thick cut white bread), spread…

  • Appetizers,  Snacks

    Easy Japanese Onigiri (rice balls) | Tuna, Salmon, Corn filling

    Making onigiri brings me back evident memories when I spent 1 month in Japan travelling and exploring. I absolutely fell in love with the culture and more importantly the food. My morning routine included walking across my hostel to the 7-11. Purchasing an onigiri with the Lipton Milk Tea drink (iykyk). And then off I went to enjoy my day. This recipe is a super way to create onigiri in the comfort of your own home. What is Onigiri? Onigiri is an original Japanese snack. They are rice balls (often triangle shaped) made from seasoned sushi rice, filled with your choice of topping, and then wrapped with nori (seaweed). Onigiris…