TOKYO (AP) — Tsukudani, a sweet, Japanese side dish often served with hot rice, originated in the samurai era in a tiny ...

Loved by Japanese schoolchildren and a staple at convenience stores like 7-Eleven, onigiri are tender, slightly sticky rice balls traditionally filled with umeboshi, a tangy-salty pickled plum.

This easy onigiri recipe is infinitely adaptable, doesn’t require any special equipment, and makes a perfect snack to enjoy on the go.

Okowa, a traditional Japanese sticky rice dish, might seem complicated to make—but Mayu Tomaru’s recipe takes just 20 minutes! The secret? Dried shrimp and dried shiitake mushrooms, which add ...

To see the complete steps and tips, watch the video above. Ingredients: Cooked Japanese sticky rice (short-grained rice), salt, and seaweed. (optional: sliced white cheese).

Consequently, most rice recipes require you to rinse the rice before boiling it to rid it of the starches that might thwart the desired texture. Sticky rice is a glaring exception to this rule. A ...