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Category: Recipes
Tonkatsu / Japanese Breaded Pork Recipe
Tonkatsu , or breaded pork fillets, is a very popular dish in Japan. Traditionally served with a dark sauce that bears its name and chopped cabbage. Preparation: 10 minutes Cooked: 15 minutes Total: 25 minutes Main dish Japanese cuisine CAL: 731 kcal Ingredients : Instructions How to store or freeze TonkatsuIt can be refrigerated up… Read more
Tatsuta-age -Japanese Fried Chicken
Japanese-Style Fried Chicken – A favorite in bento, izakaya, or even at home! The most common type of Karaage is known as Tatsuta-age, which is usually the chicken is first marinated in soy sauce and then covered in potato starch. Its name refers to the reddish-brown color given by the soy sauce, which resembles the… Read more
Harusame Noodle Salad
Harusame are the noodles made from potato starch or mung bean starch. Low in calories and excellent for salads and soups. This dish is something we always crave when the weather is warmer because it’s so refreshing and delicious! Preparation: 20 minutes Cooked: 5 mins Chilled: 30 mins Total: 55 minutes Main dish Japanese cuisine… Read more
Nanakusa Gayu (Spring 7 Herb Soup)
Nanakusa Gayu (七草粥) is a rice soup eaten on January 7 every year. They symbolize the new life that will come in the spring and it is believed that by eating this soup you will be in good health for the coming year. Preparation: 10 minutes Cooked: 30 mins Chilled: 40 mins Total: 80 minutes… Read more
A Universe of Flavors in a Gyokuro Bottle
You can find many varieties of green tea, such as sencha, matcha and hojicha. Its rich flavors and beautiful colors of gyokuro tea (high-grade green tea) continue to attract many enthusiasts. The umami of gyokuro is obtained by growing the plant in the shade when it is still very young. One of the most famous… Read more
Soy Sauce, A Magical Elixir
Sixty-seven wooden barrels, linked by ropes made of bamboo, so high that they reach the ceiling. Kazuhiro Shibanuma cares for them with extreme care, as required of the leader (17th generation) of Shibanuma Soy Sauce, who have produced this species for more than 330 years in Tsuchiura, Ibaraki Prefecture. He tells us that these barrels… Read more
Chahan – Japanese Fried Rice
This classic recipe for Fried Rice with Ham, Eggs and Leek is a delicious meal that you can prepare in less than 20 minutes. With a lot of flavor and perfect for lunch or dinner! Quick and easy recipe! One trick to making fried rice crispy is to wash the rice with water before cooking… Read more
Benefits of Miso for your Health
Miso (味噌) is made from soybeans and salt and kōji ( Aspergillus oryzae fungus) resulting in a thick paste used for sauces and spreads, to pickle vegetables, fish or meat and also to make Miso Soup known in Japan as Misoshiru (味噌汁) Miso is a staple of Japanese cuisine and is rich in protein and… Read more
Nikujaga – The Japanese Hotpot
With chunks of potatoes, onion, and thinly sliced beef slow-cooked in a savory, sweet dashi broth, Japanese Beef and Potato Stew (Nikujaga) is one of Japan’s most iconic home-cooked dishes. As two of the main ingredients are niku (meat) and jagaimo (potatoes), Nikujaga literally means “meat and potatoes”. It is an iconic Japanese home dish,… Read more
OKONOMIYAKI – THE MOST POPULAR DISH IN JAPAN
Okonomiyaki (お好み焼き) is a popular deep-fried dish that consists of a kind of egg omelet to which various ingredients are added, from meat and seafood to wasabi and cheese). As the name indicates “okonomi” literally means “to taste”. The dish is available throughout Japan, but is particularly popular in the cities of Hiroshima and Osaka.… Read more