✨ New! Daikon and Mackerel + How To Make Natto


Hi there Reader --

When it comes to versatile vegetables, daikon is one of my favorites! Today, I’m sharing a hearty recipe made with tender daikon and canned mackerel.

Also, I’ve received requests for a video on how to make natto at home, so I created a simple step-by-step guide. I hope it will be helpful!

✨New Recipe

Mackerel and Daikon

Looking for a delicious daikon recipe? This easy simmered daikon and mackerel features tender, broth-soaked daikon and protein-rich mackerel. Serve it with rice for a satisfying meal!

✨New Video

Make Your Own Natto!

Can’t find natto where you live? Let’s make it at home! I’ll show you what you need, walk you through each step, and share a few options.

💬 What Our Community Is Saying This Week!

"One of our family of 8’s favorites!"

​Creamy Japanese Sweet Potato Soup​

I hope you will have a wonderful weekend. Matane またね!

Juri Austin

P.S. Looking for more simple Japanese meals? Grab my eBooks here!​

☕ If you enjoy my content and want to support my work, you can treat me to a coffee here:

Where are you cooking from?

I’d love to know where you’re cooking from. Since many of you live in different parts of the world, I’m hoping to share more seasonal recipe ideas that fit your weather.

Choose one below and let me know where you are!

​☀️ I’m in the Northern Hemisphere​
​
❄️ I’m in the Southern Hemisphere​

Thanks for subscribing to newsletters from Chef JA Cooks.

​
​Unsubscribe · Update Preferences​

600 1st Ave, Ste 330 PMB 92768, Seattle, WA 98104-2246

Chef JA Cooks

At Chef JA Cooks, you’ll discover easy and healthy Japanese recipes, mostly vegetarian, that are simple to recreate at home. The dishes emphasize minimal ingredients and straightforward techniques.

Read more from Chef JA Cooks

Hi there Reader -- The weather has suddenly turned cooler, and it’s finally starting to feel like fall where I live! Today, I’m sharing a comforting daikon recipe! Cubed daikon is simmered in a savory miso sauce with a spicy kick from doubanjiang. It’s so good with steamed rice, you may want a second bowl! I’m also sharing a new What I Eat in a Day video featuring seasonal ingredients and cozy everyday meals. Be sure to check out both! *Join the Chef JA Cooks Community, a welcoming space to...

Hi there Reader -- Today, I’m sharing an omurice recipe! Omurice is a classic Japanese dish loved by both kids and adults, and it’s popular at restaurants, too. My version is simple and doesn’t require wrapping the rice inside the egg, making it easy and practically foolproof. Be sure to check out the video, too! *Join the Chef JA Cooks Community, a welcoming space to share and explore Japanese food and culture! ✨New Recipe Easy Omurice (No Wrapping Required!) Omurice is a Japanese comfort...

Hi there Reader -- Today, it’s all about sweet potatoes! I’m a big fan, and I’ve shared many sweet potato recipes over the years. Today, I have a new homemade treat for you, plus a video from a festival filled with all kinds of sweet potato foods! *A welcoming place to cook, learn, and share together. Join us! ✨New Recipe Turn one Japanese sweet potato into these easy, bite-sized donuts! They’re simple to make and so delicious that we couldn’t stop eating them! Japanese Sweet Potato Donut...