Kuromitsu is a Japanese simple syrup made from black sugar harvested in Okinawa. It’s got an extremely sweet and complex flavor that’ll add both character and sweetness to any dish you desire. What is kuromitsu ? Kuromitsu is a Japanese sugar syrup. “Kuro” means black in Japanese, and “mitsu” means syrup or honey. So “kuromitsu” …
Hojicha lattes will make your day – whether you want a warm, creamy and richly flavored tea or something a little cool. This hojicha tea latte is THE ONE you want to try making next ! What is a hojicha latte? Hojicha latte is a Japanese style latte made with hojicha, a type of Japanese …
Hojicha latte recipe: 5 ways to make it your best yet Read More »
Love root vegetables? As someone who also enjoys them, this could soon be one of your favorite ways to cook them. Thanks to gobo (burdock root) this soups full of flavor, completely filling and perfect as a side or even as your main dish. Make sure to read through the end to get all my …
Kenchinjiru: the ultimate japanese vegetable soup Read More »
Need a new tantanmen recipe? These somen noodles might be just what you’re looking for if you enjoy a bit of spicy flavor or heat with a little bit of cool, creamy texture, just in time for summer. But any time of the year really….
What is Shio Koji? it’s naturally fermented japanese cooking ingredient that you can use for a variety of foods. shio koji is basically made with 3 ingredients – komekoji, salt and water. after combining the above ingredients you allow it to naturally ferment on your counter anywhere from 5-14 days and it’ll be ready to …
shio koji- salted koji rice (salted fermented rice) Read More »
otsukemono (japanese pickles) as you may know, otsukemono is the Japanese word for Japanese pickles. otsukemono comes in many different flavors, as well as forms, shapes, sizes, colors, etc. some of the simplest otsukemono tend to be made with very few ingredients, namely the vegetable that you’re going to be pickling, as well as …
Enoki Mushroom Recipe amasuzuke (sweet vinegar otsukemono) Read More »
my relationship with wasabi when i was a kid i hated wasabi. i think most kids do and some adults too. could that be you? it definitely didnt help that most of the wasabi i got to eat was the fake kind – made with horseradish and green food coloring. and dont be fooled, …
Enoki Mushroom Recipe ankake with wasabi (slightly spicy) Read More »
what is namuru? namul is actually a dish that orginates from Korea. if you’re familiar with korean cuisine and or have eating at a korean restaurant, chances are you’ve had some type of namul as part of your banchan or korean appetizer spread (my favorite part of korean meals!) while i enjoy korean namul …
Enoki Mushroom Recipe with sesame oil and soy sauce (Japanese style namuru) Read More »
would you enjoy a simple Japanese salad? how about if you got to enjoy it with one of the tastiest japanese style dressings? today we’re making one of my favorites with my favorite fermented ingredient – shiokoji. Shiokoji Salad Dressing made simple I have a couple of special ingredients that you may not have had …
Shiokoji Salad Dressing | Simple Salad with tofu ‘cheese’ Read More »
Vegetable soup with shirataki noodles do you enjoy the vehicle or the flavor? why not both? here’s a light and flavorful vegetable noodle soup where you can actually taste the ingredients for what they are. if you eat a lot of vegetables perhaps you enjoy the natural flavors they provide. sometimes sweet, sometimes bitter …
Shirataki noodle soup with vegetables (and dashi) Read More »
