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Black sesame ice cream (kurogoma aisu) is one of Japan’s most distinctive frozen desserts. The deeply nutty, slightly smoky flavor of roasted black sesame seeds creates an ice cream unlike anything you’ll find in a typical Western ice cream shop. This Japanese-style custard base recipe delivers rich, authentic flavor in every scoop. Growing up, black…
Are you one of those who have a hard time remembering their passwords? i was a little hesitant to use lastpass at first, but after giving it a try, i’ve realized it’s one of the best decisions i’ve made! forgetting or writing down passwords will be a thing of the past. if you haven’t yet…
konnyaku with butter soy sauce… what can i say? sometimes you’ve gotta just treat yourself. here’s one way to indulge your taste buds with the rich creaminess of butter and savory bold umami packed goodness of Japanese soy sauce. while you can use this butter soy sauce combination to season all kinds of foods, today…
got a tasty batch of Japanese curry powder that you’d love to use for something different than Japanese curry? consider making these super flavorful curry seasoned konnyaku blocks and you may never see konnyaku the same again! Japanese curry powder as you may know japanese curry has a different flavor than indian and thai curries….
curious about what Japan looks like outside of the major cities? here’s a few things i did on my last trip to kochi prefecture in Shikoku Japan. Go to Kochi Japan, and perhaps it will change you If there’s anything that’s changed me more in my life in terms of my perspectives and also helping…
Did you know that Shimantogawa (四万十川) or the Shimanto River is also the longest river in Shikoku? Where is Shimantogawa, Kochi? Shimantogawa (四万十川) or the Shimanto River is a 196-kilometer stretch found in the western area of Japan’s Kochi Prefecture. Its Japanese kanji characters mean it’s “Japan’s last remaining limpid stream”. Visitors will see the…
Want to enjoy a nutritious and flavorful Japanese hambagu steak? Today, what we’re going to be making is hambagu. Hambagu is a Japanese-style hamburger and this one is made with all plant-based ingredients. Which in my opinion makes it extra-delicious! What is okara? Okara is the leftover from soy milk production. And if you happen…
are you a foodie who loves to cook and who’d appreciate an authentic and delicious taste of Japan? this is one simple and easy way to get started. It even makes a good gift. Read below and make sure to watch the video through to the end and see exactly how I used the ingredients…
Want a simple and tasty Japanese-style pasta recipe? Well, regardless if you’ve had Japanese-style pasta or not, here is a good one to start with. You only need one key ingredient, can you guess what that might be? Make your pasta like it’s made in Italy (or Japan!) It is said that Italian food is…