Japanese cuisine captivates not only with its delicate flavors but also with the spirit of “eating with the seasons” and attention to detail. Cook with Bean JP is a personal project inspired by the book Classic Japanese-style Home Cooking by Asako Yoshida — a Japanese chef known for her simple yet refined home-style recipes.
I’m not rewriting the cookbook. This is my own learning journey, where I cook, taste, fail, and improve — one dish at a time. I hope this series inspires you to start cooking Japanese food from your own kitchen 🇯🇵🍚
📚 Inspiration & Credit
This series is inspired by the book “Classic Japanese-style Home Cooking” by Asako Yoshida, published by Tuttle Publishing.
Cuốn Classic Home Cooking from Japan của Asako Yoshida – nguồn cảm hứng để mình bắt đầu hành trình “Vào Bếp Cùng Bean JP” và học nấu các món Nhật chuẩn vị gia đình.
I’ll keep updating links as I cook and post new recipes. 🔗 Follow the category Cook with Bean JP for real kitchen stories, photos, and cooking videos from Japan.
Những chiếc bánh cookie hình trăng sao do cả gia đình cùng làm – mẻ bánh ngọt ngào và đầy niềm vui từ căn bếp nhỏ của Bean JP.
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.
Chả Giò and Nem Rán: Two Styles of Spring Rolls Chả Giò is a dish from Southern Vietnam. In the North, it’s called Nem Rán. While they share similar cooking styles, they have unique ingredients and looks. Chả Giò uses thick, wheat-based wrappers, making them golden and crunchy. Nem Rán, on the other hand, uses…
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.
