Recipe Inspiration

A simple and delicious Japanese Sashimi-style dish, which is made using our Organic Silken Tofu and cucumber. Perfect as a side dish to go with noodles or rice, when you want something refreshing with your meal. In Japan it is very common to eat soft silken tofu straight out of the pack. In this recipe we have drizzled our award-winning Tofu with a mix of sesame oil, tamari and Organic Shichimi Togarashi - Seven Spice Blend.

Kake Udon (or Soba), a classic Japanese noodle dish, offers a comforting and delicious experience with its simple yet flavourful components. This traditional recipe features Udon (or Soba) noodles immersed in a delicate, savoury broth. Garnished with sliced spring onions and a sprinkle of Shichimi Togarashi, Kake Udon is both easy to prepare and deeply satisfying. Perfect for a quick lunch or a soothing dinner, this dish embodies the essence of Japanese home cooking with its balance of taste and texture.

Soba noodles are enjoyed through out the year in Japan. From store bought packs to handmade "Teuchi soba 手打ちそば" in restaurants where you can watch the skill of a master make buckwheat noodles from scratch. Zaru Soba is a very famous dish enjoyed on New Year's Eve and has many wonderful meanings, from connecting the crossing of the year, bringing longevity and symbolic to wash away the hardships of the past year. It’s important to slurp the noodles as you eat to maximise the flavour, so slurp away.

Miso nikomi udon 🍲 (味噌煮込みうどん) is a comforting miso hot pot with udon noodles, served in restaurants and at home in Japan. You can add any vegetables to make this miso noodle soup.

Enjoy this quick and easy udon noodle stir-fry with lots of colourful vegetables. You can make this dish with any leftover vegetables in your fridge. Simply stir-fry all the vegetables, add the cooked udon noodles and season with Clearspring Teriyaki Sauce.