The first installment is about “chirashi sushi” bento, a taste of Tada’s hometown, Okayama. Hi there, readers. I am Chikako Tada, a writer, cookbook author, baker, runner and passionate ...

Unlike the neatly rolled or molded forms, chirashi (meaning "scattered sushi") is a distinctly different take on traditional sushi. This vibrant bowl of seasoned sushi rice is topped with a ...

Learn about Japanese home cooking with Master Chef Saito, based on traditional Japanese cooking techniques! Featured recipes: (1) Vegetarian Chirashi Sushi (2) Hojicha Kanten Jelly.

Spring is here! So let's make some colorful spring dishes: Chef Saito's Chirashi Sushi Cake, and Crystal-clear Cherry Blossom Jelly. 1. Cook the rice vinegar, sugar and salt in a pot over low heat ...