Shoyu vs soy sauce Let’s get one thing straight. ‘Shoyu’ is the Japanese word for soy sauce. There are many different types of soy sauce, including Vietnamese, Chinese, Indonesian, Thai and Korean. They are not all one and the same. But as you may know for Japanese soy sauces, ‘shoyu’ is really just a broad …
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 …
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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 …
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shirataki noodles? In this post, we’re gonna make three mind-blowingly simple and delicious shirataki noodle dishes. Tanoshimi ni shiteru? Are you excited? Shirataki Noodles | 3 Delicious and Healthy Japanese Recipes Have you ever seen food that looks so delicious that it actually makes your mouth water? For example, these three dishes that we’re gonna …
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Are you looking for a unique way to spice up enoki mushrooms ? I’ve got you covered! Today, we’ll make enoki mushrooms in three different delicious ways. Perhaps at the end of this, you’ll have figured out your favorite way to prepare it. Is enoki mushroom a great addition to your cooking? Enoki mushrooms are my …
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Are you looking for a new way to enjoy Konnyaku? Well, you’ve come to the perfect place because today we’ll show you how to make Konnyaku three different ways. And I’m guessing it won’t be just three because you will be getting a bonus dish using the same ingredient. Let’s go, ikuzo! What got me …
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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, …
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