Spring Veggie Oyakodon

In my home, oyakodon screams comfort. On especially cool nights or after a long day, this is a dish I turn to.

Literally translated as “parent-and-child donburi (rice bowl)”, oyakodon is typically made with chicken (the parent) and egg (the child).

food, recipesAlana KysarMay 7, 2021breakfast, japanese, oyakodon, spring veggie oyakodon, mains, pete and gerry's, spring, veggieComment

Chi Chi Dango with a Touch of Mango, Two Ways

Growing up in Hawai‘i, March 3rd and May 5th were days I always looked forward to because they meant chi chi dango (also called chichi dango) was sure to be passed out in class. The Japanese holiday of Girls’ Day (sometimes called Doll’s Day) or Hinamatsuri was always celebrated on March 3rd and Boys’ Day or Tango No Sekku was May 5th.

food, recipesAlana KysarMay 7, 2021chi chi dango, mochi, japanese, mango, desserts, snacksComment

Pantry Spicy Tuna Tekka Maki Sushi

We’ve been staying home, working, cooking, cleaning, puzzling, laughing, gardening, and yes, sometimes crying for the last two weeks. And while life is changing, the kitchen continues to provide infinite amounts of comfort. I’ve been cracking open all the cookbooks I’ve been promising myself I’d get to eventually and actually reading them and cooking from them! I’ve also been turning to tried and true recipes from home that utilize all the pantry staples we’ve neglected.

food, recipesAlana KysarApril 2, 2020appetizers and sides, japanese, tuna, sushi, bumble bee, snacksComment

Soy-Ginger Poached Salmon with Soba Noodles

This past weekend was so lovely. It was quiet and peaceful and very productive. Moses left town for a quick business trip to Oahu, so Vienna and I decided to hole up in the coziest corner of our apartment and spend the weekend writing.

foodAlana KysarMay 23, 2017mains, salmon, soba, japanese, greenpanComment

Matcha Melon Pan (Japanese Sweet Bread Buns)

There's a place in Echo Park called Winsome that sells the most epic matcha conchas. They are so light and fluffy and perfectly matcha-y and I dream about them. They're so good, Munchies devoted an article to them. A few blocks down the street from me...

food, recipesAlana KysarMarch 3, 2017baked goods, snacks, japanese, matcha, melon, bars and breadsComment

Chanko Nabe (Sumo Soup)

Is it a faux pas to talk about what you did on Valentine's Day? If it is, I'm sorry in advance. I'm pretty sure this Vday was my all-time favorite. Not because it was fancy, or present-filled, as it was neither. Instead, it was simple and cozy and perfectly us.

food, recipesAlana KysarFebruary 16, 2017chanko nabe, mains, japanese, american kitchen cookware, appetizers and sides, soup, soups and stewsComment

Beef Teriyaki

I never thought I'd be talking about my heritage in this space, but here I go. I am fourth generation Japanese-American, and I am also eleventh or twelfth or maybe even thirteenth generation Danish/Irish/German/and other Northwestern European.