9. Baked tonkatsu 揚げないとんかつ
When the occasional deep-fried foods call out to you, this Baked Tonkatsu recipe makes the best healthier stand-in. No deep-frying required to achieve that crispy, crunchy exterior of the pork cutlet! My recipe shows how you can achieve the perfection, so you can enjoy the dish at home without guilt.
10 Simmered Kabocha with Shio Koji 南瓜の塩麹煮
Known as kabocha squash in the US, Japanese pumpkin is filled with beta-carotene, iron, vitamin C and B. It has a moist and chestnut-like fluffy texture. In this simple recipe, kabocha squash is simmered with Japanese seasoning shio koji for a delicious umami flavor.