Hokkaido

🍳Cooking Style

Rich dairy products (rare in Japan), fresh seafood, warming soups and stews. Ainu and Russian influences blend with Japanese traditions.

📜Historical Context

Colonized in the Meiji era, Hokkaido developed unique food traditions influenced by American agricultural advisors, Russian neighbors, and indigenous Ainu.

🌟Signature Dishes

Japan·Medium·50 minutes

Miso Ramen

A rich and hearty Miso Ramen, a signature dish from Hokkaido, Japan. This recipe features a deeply flavorful miso broth, tender noodles, and classic toppings like chashu, corn, and bean sprouts, finished with a swirl of butter for extra richness.

🍽️More from Hokkaido

Japan·Medium·1 hour 5 minutes

Chirashi Sushi

A vibrant and celebratory Japanese 'scattered sushi' bowl, featuring perfectly seasoned sushi rice generously topped with an artful arrangement of sashimi-grade fish, sweet tamago (Japanese omelet), fresh vegetables, and flavorful garnishes.

Japan·Medium·31 minutes

Daifuku Mochi

Soft, chewy, and slightly sweet Japanese rice cakes (mochi) generously filled with a sweet red bean paste (anko). A traditional treat for Japanese New Year and a delightful dessert any time of year.

Japan·Medium·42 minutes

Ichigo Daifuku

A delightful Japanese confection featuring a fresh, ripe strawberry encased in sweet white bean paste (anko) and then wrapped in a soft, chewy mochi dough. Best enjoyed on the day it's made for optimal freshness and texture.

Japan·Easy·50 minutes plus chilling time (minimum 1 hour)

Japanese Potato Salad

A classic Yoshoku (Japanese Western-style cuisine) side dish, this creamy potato salad features tender mashed potatoes, crisp vegetables, savory ham, and a rich, tangy dressing. It's a comforting and satisfying accompaniment to any meal.

Japan·Easy·1 hour 10 minutes

Kare Raisu

A beloved Japanese comfort food, Kare Raisu features tender chunks of meat and vegetables simmered in a rich, thick, and slightly sweet curry sauce, served over fluffy steamed rice.

Japan·Medium·1 hour 20 minutes

Katsu Curry

A beloved Japanese comfort food featuring a crispy, panko-breaded pork cutlet (katsu) served with a rich, savory, and slightly sweet Japanese curry sauce, typically over steamed rice.