Celebrate 12 Days of Umami with Kikkoman
A Dozen Delicious Flavor Boosts for Holiday Cooking
As the holidays approach and things get busier around the house, our thoughts turn to the simple secret for making holiday food special and easy: umami—that extra-tasty, super-savory richness that makes everyone say “yum.” So, here’s our holiday countdown of quick, umami-licious holiday recipes that get their rich flavor with a little help from our sauces and seasonings—like Kikkoman® Soy Sauce, Teriyaki Marinade & Sauce, Teriyaki Takumi, Korean BBQ, Sesame Oil and more. These twelve umami-packed recipes are easy to make and easy to love. We hope they’ll become holiday traditions you’ll enjoy sharing with family and friends for years to come. Happy holidays from our kitchen to yours!
Day 1: Teriyaki Tofu Stir Fry
Take it easy tonight! Our Teriyaki Tofu Stir Fry is just the ticket for a quick, meatless meal. The simple umami secret? Kikkoman® Teriyaki Marinade & Sauce, America’s original Teriyaki!
Day 2: Roasted Sweet Potato Soup with Takumi Chips
Here’s a super-easy soup that’s perfect for holiday entertaining, especially when you get a little fancy and garnish it with homemade, oven-baked sweet potato chips glazed with Kikkoman® Teriyaki Takumi, Gochujang Spicy Miso. They’re so good, you’ll want to make extra for sharing and snacking all through the season.
Day 3: Teriyaki-Glazed Holiday Ham with Pineapple
Ham, pineapple and teriyaki are a match made in holiday heaven. Right out of the bottle, Kikkoman® Takumi Teriyaki makes a rich, sweet-savory glaze for baked ham! And we’ve even included an easy recipe for pickled onions to use in sliders with sliced ham and roasted pineapple.
Day 4: Umami Rich Mushroom Gravy
Want to give any holiday gravy an extra flavor boost? A splash of Kikkoman ® Soy Sauce will do the trick! Try this Umami-Rich Mushroom Gravy and taste what we’re talking about
Day 5: Air-Fried Hoisin Butter Sweet Potatoes
These flavorful sweet potatoes might just become your new holiday go-to. Air-frying them in a mixture of Kikkoman® Hoisin Sauce and butter gives them a crisp exterior, a creamy interior and just the right touch of savory five-spice flavor—the perfect match for a garnish of crunchy roasted peanuts and fresh cilantro.
Day 6: Brined Teriyaki Pork Chops
Our two-step process gives you succulent pork chops infused with flavor in every bite. First, you brine them with brown sugar, salt, ginger, green onions and garlic. Then you grill them, basting with Kikkoman® Teriyaki Baste and Glaze. They’re perfect for a holiday buffet or as a plated main course served with your favorite seasonal sides.
Day 7: Roasted Tomato and Goat Cheese Bisque
This elegant tomato soup is right at home on any holiday table. Roasting tomatoes with garlic and onions intensifies their flavor, and a splash of Kikkoman® Soy Sauce adds even more umami. Taking it from soup to rich, creamy bisque is as simple as stirring in some goat cheese.
Day 8: Brined Brussels Sprouts
If you’ve discovered the magic of brining your turkey with water, salt, sugar and Kikkoman® Soy Sauce, wait till you try the same approach with Brussels sprouts! Just an hour of brining before roasting adds flavor and umami to every bite.
Day 9: Teriyaki Roasted Carrots with Cranberries and Pistachios
Bursting with holiday color, these crisp-tender roasted carrots are surprisingly easy to make. Kikkoman® Teriyaki Marinade & Sauce works its magic as a seasoning accent that brings out the sweetness of the carrots and adds rich, savory flavor and umami.
Day 10: Air Fryer Butternut Squash
What’s the secret to making crispy, crunchy, golden-brown veggies like these butternut squash fritters in an air fryer? Kikkoman® Panko Bread Crumbs, the ultimate air-fryer coating crumb! Our Panko cooks up lighter and crisper than ordinary crumbs to give you that craveable “deep fried effect” without all the oil.
Day 11: Teriyaki Chicken Puff Pastry Bites
These teriyaki chicken bites are a perfect finger-food app for holiday gatherings. And they’re as easy as baking squares of store-bought puff pastry in muffin tins and then topping them with a quick chicken and veggie stir-fry flavored with Kikkoman® Terkiyaki Takumi, Korean BBQ.
What’s the secret to making crispy, crunchy, golden-brown veggies like these butternut squash fritters in an air fryer? Kikkoman® Panko Bread Crumbs, the ultimate air-fryer coating crumb! Our Panko cooksup light and crisper than ordinary crumbs to give you that craveable “deep fried effect” without all the oil.
Day 12: Sweet Sesame Brown Rice Pudding
And for dessert…this creamy rice pudding is a fresh take on an old-fashioned comfort–food favorite. Instead of the usual white rice, it’s made with brown rice, accented with the rich, nutty flavor of Kikkoman® Sesame Oil.
