JAPANESE COOKING CHANNEL – Page 10 – Japanese culture, food, and language

March 14, 2025

NIKUJAGA with Spring Veggies & Salmon Mixed Rice: EASY JAPANESE BREAKFAST

Ingredients (2 servings) Nikujaga・10.6 oz (300g) Potato・8.8 oz (250g) Onion・3.5 oz (100g) Thinly sliced pork loin・3.5 oz (100g) Chicken tenders・3.5 oz (100g) Carrot・1 oz (30g) Snap peas・2 tsp Oil・1.25 cups (300ml) Water・4 tbsp Soy sauce☆・3 tbsp Sake☆・3 tbsp Mirin☆・3 tbsp…

Main Dish

March 14, 2025

How Do You Use Chopsticks Properly?

How to Use Chopsticks Properly: A Beginner’s Guide Chopsticks (箸, hashi in Japanese) are the primary eating utensils in Japan and many other Asian countries. While they might seem intimidating at first, mastering them is easier than you think! This guide will…

JAPANESE CULTURE

March 13, 2025

Is It Rude to Leave Food on Your Plate in Japan?

The question of whether it’s rude to leave food on your plate in Japan is nuanced and doesn’t have a simple “yes” or “no” answer. It’s more complex than a single rule, and understanding the underlying cultural values is key….

JAPANESE CULTURE

March 12, 2025

What is Monjayaki?

Monjayaki: A Savory, Interactive Japanese Dish Let’s explore Monjayaki (often shortened to “Monja”), a unique and delicious Japanese dish that’s both a food and an experience! What is Monjayaki? Monjayaki is a pan-fried batter dish, similar to a savory pancake,…

JAPANESE INGREDIENTS

March 10, 2025

Making Japan’s Legendary Navy Curry: Unlocking the Power-Packed Recipe!

Ingredients (3-4 servings) ・10.6 oz (300g) Beef・7 oz (200g) Chicken tenders・10.6 oz (300g) Onion・1 tbsp Butter ・3.5 oz (100g) Potato・2 oz (60g) Carrot ・5 cups (1200ml) Water・0.4 cup (100ml) Red wine ・1 tbsp Curry powder (S&B)☆・1-3 tsp Garam Masala☆・2 tsp…

Main Dish

March 9, 2025

What is Hegi Soba?

What is Hegi Soba: Hegi soba (へぎそば) is a special type of soba noodle dish that originates from Niigata Prefecture, a region in Japan known for its high-quality rice and sake production. It’s distinct from regular soba in a few…

JAPANESE INGREDIENTS/TIPS for JAPAN TRIP

March 8, 2025

Can I Use Regular Sake For Cooking?

Using Regular Sake (Drinking Sake) in Cooking: Yes, You Absolutely Can! If you’re new to Japanese cooking and live outside Japan, you might be confused about the difference between “cooking sake” (ryorishu) and regular sake (the kind you drink). You…

JAPANESE INGREDIENTS

March 7, 2025

Sake Vs. Mirin: What’s The Difference?

Japanese cuisine is renowned worldwide for its delicate flavors and emphasis on highlighting the natural taste of ingredients. The foundation of these flavors lies in a variety of seasonings. Among them, “mirin” and “sake” are essential alcoholic seasonings, but their…

JAPANESE INGREDIENTS

March 6, 2025

KIRITANPO HOT POT: Japan’s Hidden Culinary Gem – Easy way to Make Kiritanpo (Pounded Rice on a Skewer)

Ingredients (2 servings) Kiritanpo (Pounded rice on a skewer)・7 oz (200g) Cooked rice・A pinch of Salt・1/2 tsp Oil Nabe (Hot pot)・3.5 oz (100g) Chicken・1 oz (30g) Burdock root (Gobo)・1 oz (30g) Green onion (Negi)・1 oz (30g) Maitake mushrooms・1.7 oz (50g)…

Main Dish

March 5, 2025

Kiritanpo: Japan’s Surprisingly Ancient (and Delicious) Rice Stick!

Hey there, food adventurers! Ever heard of a Japanese dish that’s like a mashed-potato-meets-rice-cake-meets-campfire-skewer? Meet Kiritanpo (きりたんぽ), a culinary gem from Akita Prefecture in northern Japan. It’s more than just food; it’s a taste of history, tradition, and some seriously cozy…

JAPANESE INGREDIENTS