Living in Japan inspired me to explore Japanese home cooking. From my small kitchen, I share simple recipes, flavors, and stories from everyday Japanese meals.
This Vietnamese seafood fried rice is a simple, home-style dish adapted for everyday cooking in Japan.
It uses easy-to-find ingredients, is lightly seasoned for kids, and flexible enough for adults to enjoy with extra flavor.
A simple Vietnamese home-cooked dish made with pan-fried chicken and garlic fish sauce. This recipe is adjusted for everyday cooking in Japan — balanced, not too salty, and easy to follow.
A quick and flavorful Japanese home-style dish made with pork, ginger, and a savory-sweet sauce. Simple to cook, perfect with rice, and packed with comforting flavor — Shōgayaki is a classic you’ll want to make again and again.
Learn how to make authentic Japanese Dashi Stock — the foundation of countless Japanese dishes. In this first post of the Cook With Bean JP series, Bean shares how to prepare Ichiban Dashi, Niban Dashi, and Sardine Dashi right from his small kitchen in Japan.
A personal cooking journey through 80 Japanese home dishes — from Nikujaga to Tempura. Learn, cook, and discover the flavors of Japan from a small kitchen with Bean JP.
