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Plated miso-glazed chicken with lemon wedge, miso paste jar, spice bottle, and noodles in the background

Miso Butter Chicken

July 8, 2026
An incredibly rich and savory 35-minute Miso Butter Chicken recipe. Made with authentic mama san Miso Paste and Cooking Sake. Click here for the full recipe and where to buy ingredients in New Zealand.
Plate of udon noodles topped with crispy vegetables and chili crisp, with miso paste and crispy garlic jars behind

Enoki Miso Butter Udon

June 23, 2026
Craving ultimate umami? Try this quick 30-minute Enoki Miso Butter Udon recipe! Made with authentic mama san Miso Paste. Click here for the full recipe and where to buy our ingredients in New Zealand.
Bowl of salmon, avocado, cucumber, edamame, and lemon on a light tablecloth

Salmon Poke Bowl

May 1, 2026
Create a café-style Salmon Poke Bowl at home with mama san. This easy, nutritious recipe uses our premium Sushi Rice, Soy Sauce, and Wasabi for a perfect healthy lunch. Discover the authentic taste of Japan in NZ—ready in minutes!
Beef rice bowl with soft egg, green onions, chopsticks, and soy sauce on a light tabletop.

Gyudon (Japanese Beef Bowl)

April 28, 2026
Make authentic Gyudon at home! Discover our easy recipe for Japanese Beef Bowl using mama san Soy Sauce, Cooking Sake, and Mirin for a rich, savoury flavour.
Plate of fried chicken pieces with lemon wedge and dipping sauce on a light table

Karaage

April 21, 2026
Master the art of crispy Karaage at home—get the easy step-by-step recipe here! Learn how to make authentic Japanese fried chicken using mama san Soy Sauce and Cooking Sake. A perfect family favourite!
Two roasted eggplants topped with green herbs on a white plate

Miso Baked Eggplant

April 21, 2026
Easy Miso Baked Eggplant recipe! Discover how to make this savory Japanese side dish using mama san Miso Paste, Cooking Sake and Mirin. Perfect for a healthy dinner. Get the step-by-step guide on our website!

mama san Inspiration

Cheesy baked salmon on spicy miso rice in a teal rectangular dish, next to a container of miso paste.

BAKED SALMON WITH CHEESE AND SPICY MISO RICE BOWL

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A salad with kale, spinach, edamame, and cucumber in a black bowl on a dark wood table, with a lime half in the center.

EDAMAME SOYBEAN & KALE SALAD

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A salmon fillet glazed with teriyaki sauce and sesame seeds, served with Brussels sprouts and a side of white rice.

Delectable Teriyaki Sauce

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Seared tuna slices served with soba noodles, edamame, bok choy, and crispy lotus root on a dark speckled plate.
A dark bowl filled with a poke bowl featuring edamame, lotus root chips, sliced avocado, carrots, and a creamy drizzle.
A blue bowl filled with white rice topped with glazed eel pieces, sesame seeds, and shredded seaweed.
A bowl of Japanese katsu curry with rice, carrots, and potatoes on a bamboo mat with chopsticks and a small side dish.
A bowl of beef and broccoli stir-fry with udon noodles, sprinkled with sesame seeds, sitting on a bamboo mat.
A cooked, glazed fish fillet resting on a green leaf, with a piece being lifted by black chopsticks.
A hand sprinkles sesame seeds over a row of freshly prepared, triangular onigiri rice balls on a dark serving board.
A plate of crispy, golden-brown mozzarella sticks served with a side of marinara sauce, fresh basil, and a lemon slice.
A wooden bowl filled with crispy, batter-coated seaweed snacks against a plain white background.

DEEP-FRIED ROASTED MAMA SAN SEAWEED RICE PAPER SNACK

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Three pieces of golden fried dough topped with a scoop of white ice cream and drizzled with red syrup on a yellow surface.
A dark brown plate holds golden-brown crispy lotus root chips alongside a small black bowl of white dipping sauce.
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