Genmai Onigiri

This is wickedly simple. One can do it with their eyes closed. Use your hands to make the rice ball and add a dash salt, if you prefer. Then wrap it generously with seaweed.

Pumkin Soup

Have this soup hot and it’ll keep you warm throughout the winter. And have it cold, it’ll keep you cool in the summer. The essence is the texture and balance that makes all the goodness. Yummy!

Carrot Gyoza (Dumplings)

Gyoza as it is known in J-land is one of the nation’s favourite dishes. A veggie version is sometimes unheard of but is available. A tasty carrot version is right here. You can indulge yourself and don't have to worry too much about putting on weight.

Veggie Burger with Sweet Potato

This really works well with genmai (brown rice) and some salad. Hamburgers are seen as a snack here in J-land. But if you separate a hamburger on a plate, it becomes a wholesome meal. Don’t ask me why? The dish is then called hambarg. Even if it is made of veggies; the prefix ham- is still in place. Again, don’t ask me why? Maybe, it is still relatively new to J-peeps. So its acceptance is still a rarity to some.

Onion Waffles

It can't get better than this. Onions are thinly sliced then mix with flour, water, a dash of baking powder and salt and pepper. Then simply place the mixture into a waffle maker, I use one by Vitantonio. Cook for 15mins and ready to serve. It's as easy as ABC!

Sesame Pudding

A healthy pudding you can rely on without counting the calories. In all honesty, it contains no sugar at all. Absolutely nil and yet it tastes sweet like a peach. I think I’ll have seconds.

Spaghetti with Seaweed and Tomato

This is a favourite of mine. Rich in taste and yet gentle on your tummy. S's kitchen uses the finest organic spaghetti in order to get the full flavour of the pasta. Miso, hiziki seaweed and some tomato puree are then mixed together in a blender to create the paste. It's truly divine and the feel good factor is amazing even if you're too full, you'll feel better the next day. Scrummy!