Nihon Bites

One-Pot Crabstick & Mushroom Seasoned Rice (Takikomi Gohan)

One-pot recipe that delivers perfectly textured rice and a savory, toasted crust.

Apr 30 • Britt H. aka Mika

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March 2026

Beef with Quail Egg and Mushroom

One Dish, Six Days, Six Different Flavors

Mar 31 • Britt H. aka Mika

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Japanese Salted Salmon 塩鮭 Shiojake

A single savory bite of salmon turns an entire bowl of rice into a feast.

Mar 12 • Britt H. aka Mika

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January 2026

Tori Gobo Takikomi Gohan 鶏ごぼう炊き込みご飯Seasoned Rice with Chicken and Burdock Root

My healthy take with multigrains and legumes

Jan 31 • Britt H. aka Mika

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Japanese Ready to Eat Curry

Now you can have a sumptuous bowl of curry anytime you want!

Jan 5 • Britt H. aka Mika

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December 2025

Simmered Daikon with Minced Meat

Flavorful dish with warm creamy minced meat sauce

Dec 20, 2025 • Britt H. aka Mika

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October 2025

Sanpeijiru 三平汁 Japanese Salmon Soup

You can have a hearty soup with salmon head or scraps.

Oct 17, 2025 • Britt H. aka Mika

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Japanese Potato Salad/ Ensalada Rusa

Revisiting my favorite recipe with different ideas

Oct 6, 2025 • Britt H. aka Mika

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September 2025

Revitalizing Curry with Sliced Beef and Vegetables

I learned about this recipe from an anime, specifically by watching an anime character watch an afternoon show for housewives in Japan.

Sep 24, 2025 • Britt H. aka Mika

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Crispy Grilled Tuna Shiitake Mushrooms

A perfect snack or appetizer. Just imagine the combination of the rich shiitake with the crispy, cheesy topping.

Sep 13, 2025 • Britt H. aka Mika

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July 2025

Saba Onigiri Chazuke

Simple comfort food. You'll just need to grill some fish.

Jul 19, 2025 • Britt H. aka Mika

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June 2025

Mentaiko / Tarako 明太子 / たらこ

Renowned traditional Japanese seafood ingredients made from the ripe eggs of Alaskan pollock, a cod species.

Jun 22, 2025 • Britt H. aka Mika

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