This image released by Knopf shows a recipe for Japanese Italian wedding soup, ... she wasn’t thinking of the kind of Japanese fusion that became an American dining craze in the 1980s.

When Sonoko Sakai’s mother snuck a little miso into her lasagna, she wasn’t thinking of the kind of Japanese fusion that became an American dining craze in the 1980s.

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Make this simple yet flavorful Mentaiko Pasta—a Japanese-Italian fusion dish made with creamy cod roe, butter, and soy sauce. Ready in under 20 minutes, it’s the ultimate umami-packed comfort ...

When Sonoko Sakai’s mother snuck a little miso into her lasagna, she wasn’t thinking of the kind of Japanese fusion that became an American dining craze in the 1980s. Rather, she was doing ...

But when imported products became widely available in 1990s, Japanese cooks focused instead on precisely replicating Italian recipes. Yet echoes of itameshi's legacy live on in Tokyo's current scene.

Remove chicken from Dutch oven, and let cool slightly, about 10 minutes. Shred chicken (discard skin and bones), and set aside. Reduce heat under Dutch oven to low; sprinkle stock mixture with ...

When Sonoko Sakai’s mother snuck a little miso into her lasagna, she wasn’t thinking of the kind of Japanese fusion that became an American dining craze in the 1980s.

By ALBERT STUMM. When Sonoko Sakai’s mother snuck a little miso into her lasagna, she wasn’t thinking of the kind of Japanese fusion that became an American dining craze in the 1980s.

When Sonoko Sakai’s mother snuck a little miso into her lasagna, she wasn’t thinking of the kind of Japanese fusion that became an American dining craze in the 1980s. Rather, she was doing what… ...

When Sonoko Sakai’s mother snuck a little miso into her lasagna, she wasn’t thinking of the kind of Japanese fusion that became an American dining craze in the 1980s.Rather, she was doing what ...

Many Americans think Japanese fusion is a dining craze from the 1980s. ... “I didn’t have to reinvent this recipe,” Sakai said. ... Sonoko Sakai’s Japanese Italian Wedding Soup from ...