Japanese Izakaya Eats

Sushi isn’t the only bite-sized food Japan has to offer. Izakayas—Japanese gastropubs—serve up casual tasting plates, similar to Spanish tapas. Featuring bold glazes, tangy sauces and seaweed seasonings, these dishes are an explosion of flavour.

Miso Sake Yakitori Glaze

It’s all about the glaze. This tangy, sweet and savoury sauce adds excitement to grilled chicken and seafood skewers. Brush on to instantly impress dinner guests with a distinctive char and bright, glossy look.

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Miso Prawns & Shishito Pepper Yakitori

It’s all about the glaze. This tangy, sweet and savoury sauce adds excitement to grilled chicken and seafood skewers. Brush on to instantly impress dinner guests with a distinctive char and bright,...

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The Essential Furikake Seasoning

In Japan, furikake is sprinkled on everything from rice and noodles to veggies and seafood. This coarse mixture of seaweed, sesame, dried seafood, sugar and salt offers umami deliciousness and a subtle, sweet flavour.

Recipes

Homemade Japanese Furikake Seasoning

Make your own Furikake – an essential Japanese seaweed seasoning.

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Homemade Shrimp Furikake Seasoning

Sprinkle Homemade Shrimp Furikake Seasoning on salads, rice, noodles, eggs, and soups. Use as a seasoning for fish, vegetables, stir-fries and even snack mixes.

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Homemade Wasabi Furikake Seasoning

In Japan, furikake is sprinkled on everything from rice and noodles to veggies and seafood. This coarse mixture of seaweed, sesame, dried seafood, sugar and salt offers umami deliciousness and a...

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Spicy Japanese Izakaya Style Grilled Wings

Spicy, sweet grilled chicken wings are a must on any party menu. These Japanese-inspired wings are first marinated with a sake, soy sauce, ginger and garlic mixture. Then they’re skewered before...

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Onigiri—Stuffed Rice Balls

Onigiri— rice balls filled with flavourful goodness —are served in almost every izakaya in Japan. Stuff them with ginger and plum vinegar-infused chicken for a sweet and zesty snack.

How-To: How to Make Rice Balls

Step 1: Wrap seasoned chicken in bok choy.
Step 2: Form rice around wrapped chicken.
Step 3: Coat in panko and fry.

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Fried Chicken Rice Balls with Creamy Plum Vinegar Ginger Sauce

Onigri - rice balls filled with flavourful goodness – are served in almost every izakaya in Japan. Stuff them with ginger and plum vinegar-infused chicken for a sweet and zesty snack.

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Sesame and 7 Spice Chicken Rice Balls with Quick Kimchee

Served golden and crisp, these rice cakes (onigiri) are a delicious way to bring Izakaya pub food to your next party.

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