Ian Fujimoto
35 recipes converted from their YouTube cooking videos.
Garlic Butter Soy Chicken Thighs
A quick, high‑protein Asian‑fusion chicken thigh dish featuring a savory soy‑butter glaze, sweet honey, and fragrant garlic‑green onion aromatics. Perfect for a satisfying dinner that feels indulgent yet stays low‑carb.
Mongolian Beef with Garlic, Ginger & Green Onions
A quick, weeknight‑ready Mongolian‑style beef made with lean ground beef, garlic, ginger, light soy sauce and a hint of Thai chilies. Served over rice and finished with fresh green onions and sesame seeds.
Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry with Rice
A quick, balanced Chinese‑style chicken stir‑fry packed with colorful vegetables, served over fluffy white rice. The recipe follows Ian Fujimoto’s 10 cooking tips, emphasizing timing, knife skills, heat control, and layered seasoning for a restaurant‑quality result at home.
Hearty Breakfast Burritos with Homemade Pork Sausage and Bacon
A customizable, protein‑packed breakfast burrito loaded with crispy bacon, homemade pork sausage, seasoned roasted potatoes, peppers, onions, fluffy scrambled eggs, Monterey Jack cheese, and a tangy Calabrian‑chili sauce, all wrapped in a large flour tortilla and lightly crisped on the skillet.
Meal‑Prep Burrito Bowls with Cilantro Lime Rice, Chicken & Avocado Crema
A complete, make‑ahead Mexican‑style burrito bowl that feeds a week of lunches. Fluffy cilantro‑lime rice, seasoned chicken thighs, sautéed peppers & onions, corn salsa, shredded Monterey Jack, and a silky avocado crema come together in portable containers for quick, tasty meals.
One Pot Chicken Yoki Soup
A creamy, comforting one‑pot chicken soup packed with sundried tomatoes, spinach, and melty cheese. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this recipe delivers rich flavor with minimal cleanup.
Asian Sesame Basil Pesto with Noodles
A vibrant fusion pesto that swaps pine nuts for toasted sesame seeds and classic basil for Thai basil, finished with a splash of sesame oil and lemon (or yuzu) juice. Tossed with cooked noodles, this quick‑cook sauce delivers nutty, herbaceous flavor with an Asian twist.
Creamy Chicken Soup with Homemade Noki (Potato Noodles)
A rich, comforting chicken soup featuring silky homemade potato noodles (noki), sun‑dried tomatoes, fresh herbs, and a luxurious cream‑Parmesan base. Perfect for chilly evenings and easy to make in a single Dutch oven.
It’s officially SOUP SEASON🍂🍁
A hearty, creamy potato soup loaded with bacon, jalapeño heat, and a blend of spices. Perfect for a comforting dinner or a chilly day, this soup combines tender Yukon Gold potatoes with a rich broth and a touch of cream.
I’m done paying $8 for a matcha latte that’s 80% ice
A ultra‑creamy, frothy matcha latte made at home using a nitro charger. This method creates a silky texture with a light foam, perfect for a refreshing Japanese‑inspired beverage.
Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
A creamy, fall-inspired mac and cheese made by roasting butternut squash, blending it into a silky sauce, and folding it with smoked white cheddar, Gouda, and Gruyère. Finished with a touch of miso for umami, this dish is richer and more flavorful than the store‑bought version.
Potato Sausage Breakfast Skillet
A hearty one‑pot breakfast featuring Yukon Gold potatoes, savory breakfast sausage, onions, red bell pepper, kale and melted cheese, finished with perfectly set eggs. Cooked in a cast‑iron skillet for a crispy crust and minimal cleanup.
Strawberries and Matcha Cream 🍓🍵
A light, no‑bake Japanese‑inspired dessert featuring airy matcha‑infused cream, sweetened whipped cream, and fresh strawberries layered in cute glasses. Perfect for a quick summer treat.
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Quick 10‑minute garlic chili noodles featuring ground pork, aromatic ginger, garlic, and a savory soy‑vinegar‑gochujang sauce. Perfect for a fast weeknight dinner that packs bold Asian flavors.
The SUPERIOR egg salad
A classic Japanese egg salad sandwich (sando) made with perfectly soft‑boiled eggs, creamy Kewpie mayo, a hint of sugar and milk, and buttered white bread. Quick, comforting, and ideal for a light lunch or snack.
EASY. CREAMY. LASAGNA. SOUP.
A quick, weeknight-friendly creamy lasagna soup packed with Italian sausage, tender lasagna noodles, and a rich tomato‑cream broth. Perfect for cozy evenings when you want comfort food without the effort of layering a traditional lasagna.
Korean Fried Chicken Wings, I’ll suck the sauce off my fingers
Crispy, double‑fried chicken wings tossed in a sticky sweet‑spicy gochujang glaze. The wings are marinated, coated in a light potato‑starch batter, fried twice for ultimate crunch, and finished with a glossy Korean sauce. Perfect for game day, parties, or a flavorful dinner.
You could slap me in the face with this meat and I wouldn’t be mad 🤤
Tender short ribs soaked in a sweet‑savory Korean marinade of Asian pear, apple, pineapple juice, soy sauce, mirin, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and spices. After a three‑day fridge marination, the ribs are quickly seared in a hot skillet for a caramelized, restaurant‑style galbi at home.
The Secret to Feeding Your Family on a Budget
A budget‑friendly, hearty Mexican‑style red rice paired with fully cooked black beans. The recipe uses a pound of long‑grain rice, canned corn, tomato sauce, and a simple broth for the rice, while the beans are cooked from dried black beans with onion, garlic, and aromatic spices. Perfect as a main‑course for a family meal.
Butter Chicken gunna give me a BBL😂
A creamy, tomato‑based Indian classic that transforms boneless chicken thighs into a rich, buttery sauce. This recipe follows Ian Fujimoto’s YouTube tutorial, using Greek yogurt for a tender marinate, ghee for depth, and a blend of spices for authentic flavor.
Meal prep…but not overwhelming
A quick, high‑protein Chipotle Chicken Bowl perfect for meal‑prepping. Marinated chicken with smoky chipotle, fluffy cilantro‑lime rice, and fresh corn‑onion salsa come together in a single bowl for a balanced, flavorful lunch or dinner.
10 Minute vs. 24 HOUR INSTANT RAMEN
Transform ordinary instant ramen into three increasingly impressive bowls: a 10‑minute quick upgrade, a flavorful hour‑long version, and a luxurious day‑long ramen with pork belly, homemade dashi, and ajitama eggs. Each bowl uses the same instant noodle pack and soup base, but adds fresh proteins, vegetables, and rich broths for restaurant‑quality results.
“We have Hawaii at home” 😒🦐
A quick, Hawaiian‑inspired pan‑fried shrimp tossed in a rich garlic butter sauce with lemon and green onions, served over rice. Perfect for a weeknight dinner that feels like a tropical getaway.
Are these THE BEST wings?!?
Crispy, double‑fried chicken wings tossed in a fragrant garlic‑chili salt‑and‑pepper coating. Marinated in a savory soy‑ginger blend, then fried twice for ultimate crunch, this recipe from Ian Fujimoto will change the way you think about wings forever.
Is it a lasagna? A casserole? Or just a deconstructed soup dumpling??🤷🏻♂️
A simplified, home‑cook friendly version of a classic Chinese steamed pork dumpling. Ground pork is seasoned with garlic, ginger, green onions, soy and oyster sauce, then layered between wet gyoza wrappers and steamed until tender. Finished with a drizzle of chili oil for a gentle heat.
Yaki Udon is the underdog of Japanese stirfried noodles
A quick and flavorful Chinese‑style stir‑fry featuring tender pork butt, al dente noodles, and a savory dark soy‑garlic sauce finished with sesame seeds and green onions.
SUPER EASY SUSHI AT HOME🍣
Learn the easiest way to make fresh sushi hand rolls at home with two tuna fillings – a spicy tuna and a poke‑style tuna – plus seared scallops, cucumber, avocado, and imitation crab. This step‑by‑step guide from Ian Fujimoto walks you through preparing sushi rice, mixing flavorful fillings, and assembling perfect temaki for a fun, restaurant‑quality meal.
Ugly…but delicious 🥟
These rustic, hand‑pleated dumplings are packed with savory ground pork, sweet water chestnuts, and perfectly seasoned cabbage. Even though they look a little rough, the flavor is unbeatable. Serve them hot with a simple soy‑vinegar dip for a satisfying appetizer or main course.
Dumplings NEVER disappoint
Learn how to make simple meat‑filled Chinese dumplings and master five progressive folding techniques—from the basic pinch to the intricate pleated style—perfect for beginners and seasoned dumpling lovers alike.
“Wife me up” Chili Garlic Noodles
A quick, flavorful Asian stir‑fry of ground pork tossed with garlic, ginger, green onions, and a spicy chili‑garlic sauce, finished with noodles. Ready in about 10 minutes, perfect for a fast weeknight dinner.
Easy & Affordable Teriyaki Chicken Meal Prep
A budget‑friendly Japanese‑style teriyaki chicken bowl with fluffy short‑grain rice, crisp steamed broccoli and carrots, sautéed onions and bell pepper, and a sweet‑savory homemade teriyaki sauce. Made with bone‑in, skin‑on thighs for extra flavor and finished in an air fryer for a perfect char.
The fried rice that Uncle Roger dreams about
A quick, flavorful Korean‑style kimchi fried rice made with day‑old rice, seasoned ground meat, kimchi, garlic, greens and topped with a sunny‑side‑up egg. Perfect for a fast weeknight dinner.
Totally normal, nothing to see here 👀🥖🧈
A simple, no‑knead French baguette recipe that lets the buttery flavor of fresh French butter shine. The dough is folded several times, given a long final proof, and baked with steam for a crisp, airy crust—perfect for spreading with high‑quality butter.
Are these the BEST corn dogs???
Golden, crunchy corn dogs coated in a crispy potato crust and filled with low‑moisture mozzarella. Perfect for game day or a fun snack, this recipe uses a yeasted batter for a light interior and a double coating of potatoes and panko for extra crunch.
The ONLY MEAL PREP you need 🌮
Turn an affordable chuck roast into a week‑long supply of juicy, flavor‑packed taco meat using a homemade fajita seasoning. This recipe maximizes taste and value, perfect for quick tacos, burritos, or bowls.