Taiwanese Malatang Soup Base You Can Make in Japan
A lighter Taiwanese malatang soup base for Japan, using doubanjiang, soy sauce, Sichuan peppercorns, star anise, cinnamon and supermarket-friendly add-ins.
Category Recipes
Taiwanese and Asian recipes adapted for life in Japan
Garlic Double-Pepper Shrimp with Frozen Shell-On Shrimp
A dry Taiwanese-style garlic pepper shrimp recipe for frozen shell-on shrimp: thaw under cold water, dry well, fry the shells, then bloom black pepper and white pepper in shrimp oil.
Taiwanese Salted Egg Bitter Melon: Using Okinawan Goya in Japan
A practical Taiwanese salted egg bitter melon recipe for Japan, using Okinawan goya, salted duck egg, and a gentle salt-prep method so the bitterness stays clean and the yolk turns sandy and fragrant.
Taiwanese Cold Noodles in Japan: Sesame Sauce with Nerigoma, Peanut Butter and Black Vinegar
A practical Taiwanese cold noodle recipe for Japan, using white nerigoma, unsweetened peanut butter and Japanese black vinegar to recreate the thick, garlicky sesame sauce.
Taiwanese Corn Soup Recipe: School-Lunch Style, Light and Silky
A light Taiwanese corn soup made with canned corn, potato, carrot, onion and egg ribbons. It is smooth without butter, easy to cook in Japan, and comforting as a simple dinner soup.
Taiwanese Stuffed Bitter Melon with Pork: Using Okinawan Goya in Japan
A practical Taiwanese stuffed bitter melon recipe for Japan: use Okinawan goya, ground pork, firm tofu, and potato starch, with tips for reducing bitterness and keeping the filling in place.
Taiwanese Zhajiangmian Recipe, Savory-Sweet Noodles You Can Make in Japan
A Taiwanese zhajiangmian recipe with a savory-sweet pork sauce, cucumber, and practical Japanese supermarket substitutions. Includes a full WPRM recipe card.
Ginger Pork Stir-Fry (Shogayaki), A Fast Japanese Weeknight Favorite
This ginger pork stir-fry is savory, glossy, and fast enough for a real weeknight dinner. Fresh ginger, soy sauce, mirin, and a quick pan sauce give thin pork slices that classic shogayaki flavor.
Taiwanese Cucumber Salad Recipe, Crisp, Garlicky, and Made for Hot Days
This Taiwanese cucumber salad is crisp, garlicky, and lightly sweet-tart. The key is salting the cucumbers first so they stay crunchy, release less water, and taste fresher.
Tomato and Egg Stir-Fry Recipe, Taiwanese Style
This Taiwanese tomato and egg stir-fry comes together with soft scrambled eggs, juicy tomatoes, and a light sweet-savory sauce that is perfect over rice.