Recipes

Halloween Matcha Rice Crispy Squares
Jun 16, 2026
    Directions: Line a 9×9 baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside. Sift the...
Gyoza_Skirt_with_OKAZU
Jun 16, 2026
This recipe takes the gyoza game to another with a crispy skirt. A thin, crispy, lace-like skirt that not only looks beautiful, it has an amazing texture with every bite.
Fumi's Favorite Gyoza (dumpling) Recipe
Feb 07, 2021
I make about 200 dumplings at a time and freeze them. It is a bit of a production to make, but it is so worth it. I'm always excited when I get to eat these, it's not like a sad frozen dinner, and they are so convenient. Try these gyoza with steamed rice and some sauteed bean sprouts, and beer!
Matcha Butter Cookies
Dec 22, 2020
We love matcha! These butter cookies aren’t too sweet and they highlight the delicate bitterness of matcha (green tea powder). Fumi has been gobbling these up. Enjoy with a cup of hot tea.
Easy Latkes (Potato Pancakes)
Dec 10, 2020
Have you ever had a latke before? They're a type of potato pancake that's part of the Jewish cuisine and traditionally prepared for Hanukkah. It's absolutely delicious and quite easy to make! We made some recently and wanted to share the recipe with you all.
Beet Kinpira
Nov 10, 2020
Do you know about kinpira-gobo? We used to make it for our orinigiri (Japanese rice ball) when we had a store front on Dupont street in Toronto. Kinpira is usually made with burdock roots and carrots. Since I am in Japan, I sent OKAZU to my Japanese friends to see how they use it.  This recipe is from one of my friends who make kinpira with beets instead of burdock roots and carrots. It's super easy and delicious, so I wanted to share it with you!