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The Soul of Japanese Cuisine: Kombu
Kombu is an essential element of Japanese cuisine. It is unobtrusive but ubiquitous, adding a unique flavor to the cuisine. In Japanese culinary culture, “umami” is considered a vital taste experience, mainly due to the clever use of glutamate and nucleotides, and kombu is the natural...Read more -
What is the Wasabi Powder?
Wasabi powder is a condiment with mustard as the main ingredient. Its unique spicy taste and aroma often add a delicious and stimulating taste to dishes. It is one of the commonly used condiments in Japanese cuisine and has gradually been loved and used worldwide. The history of wasabi powder can...Read more -
Different Types of Sushi: Find Your New Favorite
When you open up a sushi-ya (sushi restaurant) menu, you may be confused by the variety of sushi. From the well-known maki sushi (rolled sushi) to delicate nigiri pieces, it can be hard to remember which is which. It’s time to explore sushi types beyond the Westernized California roll and...Read more -
How are Bonito Flakes Made?
Bonito flakes - known as katsuobushi in Japanese – are a strange food upon first sight. They are known to move or dance when used as a topping on foods such as okonomiyaki and takoyaki. It can be an odd sight upon first viewing if moving food makes you squeamish. However, it is nothing to b...Read more -
What are the Wasabi, Horseradish and Mustard?
Let’s take a closer look at the uniqueness of the three seasonings: wasabi, mustard and horseradish. 01 The uniqueness and preciousness of wasabi Wasabi, scientifically known as Wasabia japonica, belongs to the genus Wasabi of the Cruciferae family. In Japanese cuisine, the gr...Read more -
Must-Know Traditional Etiquette for Sushi
Traditional diners eat sushi with their hands instead of chopsticks. Most nigirizushi do not need to be dipped in horseradish (wasabi). Some flavorful nigirizushi are already coated with sauce by the chef, so they do not even need to be dipped in soy sauce. Imagine the chef gets up at 5 o&...Read more -
Explore the Mystery of Wasabi Paste
Wasabi paste is a common condiment made from wasabi powder or horseradish, radish, or other powders through processing and blending. It has a strong pungent smell and a refreshing taste. wasabi paste is generally divided into American-style wasabi, Japanese wasabi paste...Read more -
How to Make Fried Pork Chop
Fried pork chop is a dish of fried pork found around the world. Originating in Vienna, Austria, it has independently developed into a specialty food in Shanghai, China, and Japan. Japanese-style fried pork cutlets offer a crispy exterior that complements the deliciousnes...Read more -
Fish Roe: A Delicacy From the Ocean
In the vast ocean world, fish roe is a delicious treasure bestowed by nature on human beings. It not only has a unique taste, but also contains rich nutrition. It plays an important role in Japanese cuisine. In the exquisite Japanese cuisine system, fish roe has become the finishing touch of sush...Read more -
Frozen Edamame: The Guardian of Japanese Food Flavor in the Changing Seasons
In the world of Japanese cuisine, summer edamame, with its fresh and sweet taste, has become the soul appetizer of izakaya and the finishing touch of sushi rice. However, the appreciation period of seasonal edamame is only a few months. How can this natural gift break through the limitations of t...Read more -
What is Arare? ——Delicious Japanese Rice Crackers
Arare (あられ) is a traditional Japanese rice snack made from glutinous rice or japonica rice, which is baked or fried to make a crispy texture. It is similar to Rice Cracker, but is usually smaller and lighter, with rich and diverse flavors. It is a classic choice for t...Read more -
The truth behind the price difference of soy sauce
As a must-have condiment in the kitchen, the price difference of soy sauce is staggering. It ranges from a few yuan to hundreds of yuan. What are the reasons behind it? The quality of raw materials, production process, amino acid nitrogen content and types of additives together constitute the val...Read more