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Easy Air fryer Sweet & Sour Pork (Subuta) – Two Sauce Styles (Black Vinegar & Ketchup)
Crispy, juicy, and coated in a tangy-sweet glaze — this Air fryer Sweet and Sour Pork (Subuta) is my cleaner, weeknight-friendly take on Japan’s version of sweet and sour pork. To be honest, deep-frying gives the absolute best crispness — nothing beats it for that first bite. But at home, the oil smell, splatter, and…
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Air Fryer Karaage Chicken with Quick Cucumber Pickles + 5 Delicious Dipping Sauces
What is Karaage Chicken? Karaage (唐揚げ) is Japan’s style of fried chicken — small bite-sized pieces of meat, usually thigh, marinated in soy sauce, sake (or mirin), garlic, and ginger, then coated in starch and fried until golden. Unlike American fried chicken with a thick, crunchy batter, karaage has a light, smooth crust that keeps…
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Keto Chicken Katsu Curry with Cauliflower Rice – Air Fryer Friendly, Crispy & Low-Carb
This Keto Chicken Katsu Curry is my lighter take on a Japanese comfort classic — crispy chicken katsu paired with a rich, homemade curry sauce, served over my favorite lime & cilantro cauliflower rice. It’s keto-friendly and gluten-free when made with gluten-free ingredients, yet every bite is just as satisfying as the traditional version. Most…
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Easy Cauliflower Fried Rice with Miso Eggplant – 30 Minutes (Air Fryer or Oven, Keto Option)
This Cauliflower Fried Rice with Miso Eggplant is one of my craving dishes — sweet, savory, and full of umami. My kids aren’t big fans of eggplant, so I usually save it for nights when it’s just me and my wife — she loves it as much as I do. I keep the fried rice…
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I’m Kenji, a chef and dad sharing practical recipes with real cooking technique behind them. My goal is to help everyday home cooks make flavour-packed food with clear steps, useful tips, and flexible swaps.
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