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1 week ago | norecipes.com | Marc Matsumoto

Crisp, salty, and packed with umami, Japanese pickled vegetables bring a burst of contrasting colors, textures, and tastes. Known as tsukemono (漬物) in Japanese cuisine, these aren't just condiments; they're an essential part of every Japanese meal. They cleanse the palate, preserve produce, and sneak in big flavor with minimal effort. From the light crunch of asazuke to the briny depth of shoyuzuke, this lineup of common types of pickles encompasses a spectrum of textures and tastes.

1 week ago | norecipes.com | Marc Matsumoto

This Japanese pickled cucumber recipe taught to me by my grandfather is a quick way to make delicious tsukemono packed with umami. Throughout most of its history, Japan was an agrarian society centered on producing rice and vegetables. That's why it's no surprise that traditional Japanese food focuses on white rice, along with foods that go along with rice to season it.

2 weeks ago | norecipes.com | Marc Matsumoto

In many parts of Asia, dessert isn't a guaranteed end to a meal like in the West. Instead, sweet treats often show up as midday snacks, something to enjoy with tea, or even as a light bite in place of lunch. One common feature of Asian desserts is that they tend to be less sweet than their Western counterparts. You'll also find some unexpected ingredients woven into sweets, like herbaceous matcha (green tea) and subtly sweet azuki beans. Here are a few of my favorite Asian dessert recipes. 1.

2 weeks ago | norecipes.com | Marc Matsumoto

What if you could make a shoyu ramen broth so rich and complex that it rivals Tokyo's top ramen shops without simmering it all day? Here's how to do it!Most Tokyo-style shoyu ramen broths lean heavily on soy sauce and fish, yet fall short on depth and dimension. Sure, there are ramen shops here turning out beautifully balanced bowls, but good luck getting one without lining up an hour before they open.

4 weeks ago | norecipes.com | Marc Matsumoto

Across Asia, noodle soup dishes have been a staple for thousands of years, and it's easy to see why. These steaming, soul-warming bowls show up everywhere—from street hawker stalls and family-run shops passed down through generations, to the everyday kitchens where home cooks work their magic. Here are a few of my favorite Asian noodle soup recipes that I hope you'll try!1.