by merakijapan | Jul 18, 2021 | Meals
Turmeric Chicken with Mango Salsa This Turmeric Chicken is one of my favorite dishes to make, bursting with spices and flavors! I picked up some fresh autumn turmeric (a deeper orange) from the farmers market in Okinawa and have stored them in our fridge for as long...
by merakijapan | Jul 16, 2021 | Meals
Sea Bream with Sesame Miso Dressing Madai (red sea bream) in Japan is a fish usually eaten to celebrate something! Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, anniversary or just general good health, the versatile madai is an excellent ingredient to wow your guests...
by Rie M | Jul 15, 2021 | Blog
Let’s Talk about Polyphenols! Let’s Talk about Polyphenols! Polyphenols are micronutrients found in olives as well as berries, herbs, spices, nuts, cocoa powder, flax seeds and veggies! They improve heart health, lower risk of diabetes, reduce blood...
by Rie M | Jul 14, 2021 | Drinks
Golden Turmeric Milk I like to start off my day with a cup of spicy, creamy golden milk! Golden milk is popular for its healing, anti-inflammatory properties found in turmeric and ginger. Servings 2~3 glasses Prep Time: 10 min. Ready: Immediately Good For: Breakfast...
by merakijapan | Jul 12, 2021 | Meals
Spicy Seared Bonito One of my favorite fish is katsuo (skipjack tuna)! It’s lean, a great source for essential fatty acids, calcium, zinc and other rich minerals, and contains minimal mercury. It’s also plentiful so it’s sustainable and cheap! This...