Toasted Mochi in Seaweed (Norimaki Mochi)

Mochi sprinkled with soy sauce and wrapped in seaweed.

Just-Seared Tuna Salad with Ogo Seaweed

Momofuku Beet Pickle

Sweet, thin slices of raw beets retain their crunch when pickled.

Instant Milk Shakes Ride Again

This week’s mission: kiddie fruit snacks by the makers of an energy bar and instant shake-and-drink milk shakes.

Take Your Lunch to Work: Tofu

One pound of tofu; five easy, varied, and quick lunches.

New Year’s, Japanese Style

Trade in your champagne and hors d’oeuvres for sake and mochi.