Japanese cuisine relies on natto as a staple breakfast or lunch dish, but many Western palates have not been exposed to this fermented soybean wonder. There are many health benefits to this dish in addition to its additive flavor profile....
You are likely used to seeing wasabi on your plate at sushi restaurants, but did you know it isn’t likely real wasabi? Learn about hon wasabi, the real deal wasabi you get in Japan. Everyone who loves sushi is undoubtedly...
Japanese Kanten powder is similar to agar and gelatin and is made from seaweed. It's the ideal ingredient for vegans to make gelatin-type desserts and confectionaries. In Japan, a flour-like substance known as kanten powder is the staple ingredient for...
Shiso dressing is a Japanese salad dressing made with shiso leaf and other flavorful ingredients. The dressing can be used to enhance several different dishes and is a must for fans of rich umami flavors. There are some standard condiments...
Not to be confused with nori, aonori is another edible seaweed cultivated off the coast of Japan. It is a versatile, flavorful, and aromatic ingredient that is dried and crushed, and used to garnish or season many Japanese dishes, including...
Many Japanese dishes, from soups to salads to sushi, contain flavorful and healthy seaweeds. You can make many Japanese side dishes and meals on your own with these common Japanese seaweed ingredients. Seaweed is often a part of many meals...
Knowing about different kinds of Japanese dashi enable you to cook Japanese food better and the rewarding umami flavor is well worth it! Learn more and you’ll be able to explore new avenues of wonderful flavor in Japanese cuisine. If...
Most fans of Japanese cuisine are familiar with ramen noodles, but they might not realize that Japanese cuisine has many more flavors, textures and noodle shapes worth trying. Every cuisine embraces some style of noodles in their culture. The Italians...
Mirin is an indispensable staple ingredient in any Japanese kitchen, and it should be in yours, too. Here you'll find everything you need to know to incorporate mirin into your everyday cooking. Mirin often gets relegated to an afterthought in...
