August 10, 20214 New Ways To Enjoy Ponzu Sauce RecipesPonzu sauce is originally made from some kind of citrus fruit juice and vinegar. In addition to that, soy sauce is added in most of the cases. Ponzu sauce can be used as not only a dipping sauce but also… Categories Main Dish/Salad
August 6, 2021Can You Reuse Dashi Packet?Can You Reuse Dashi Packet? Once you have finished making dashi stock using a dashi packet, you cannot use the same packet to make soup stock again. However, the residue can be reused sometimes. Furikake (condiment for rice) is the… Categories JAPANESE INGREDIENTS
August 5, 20215 “Tokyo Revengers” Real Life Locations in JapanHere, you can check out 5 must-visit spots for fans of the hit anime series “Tokyo Revengers”. What’s Tokyo Revengers? Tokyo Revengers is Japanese cartoon, and the original was written by Ken Wakui.It has been serialized in Kodansha’s Weekly Shonen… Categories TIPS for JAPAN TRIP
July 28, 20214 Ways To Enjoy Dashi Packet RecipesYou can make authentic dashi soup stock with the dashi packet just by putting the small bag with water in the pot. The soup will contain not only the great umami taste but also elegant flavor. What Is Dashi Packet… Categories Dashi/Main Dish/Miso Soup/Side Dish
July 22, 2021What Is Dashi Packet and How Is It Used?What Is Dashi Packet? Dashi packet is a small bag from which you can make delicious soup stock. Because the bag contains powdered soup stock material such as bonito and kombu, you can make a professional taste of the soup… Categories JAPANESE INGREDIENTS
July 22, 2021Can You Use Fish Sauce Instead of Dashi?The Difference Between Dashi and Fish Sauce Before getting down to the main point, let me talk about the difference between dashi and fish sauce briefly. Dashi is soup stock made from various materials containing umami ingredient. The raw material… Categories JAPANESE INGREDIENTS
July 20, 20213 Major Japanese Fish Sauce and RecipesThere has been a tradition of using fish sauce as a seasoning for a long time in Japan surrounded by the sea. The 3 major Japanese fish sauce are:1. Shottsuru2. Ishiru3. Ikanago-shoyu Due to the difference in materials, each one’s… Categories JAPANESE INGREDIENTS
July 19, 2021What Is Fish Sauce? and Different Types of Fish SauceWhat Is Fish Sauce? Fish sauce is a liquid that condenses the umami ingredients of fish. Just like fermenting soybeans to make soy sauce, it’s made by soaking raw fish in salt and fermenting it. It works to add saltiness… Categories JAPANESE INGREDIENTS
July 17, 2021The 10 Best Salted Rice Malt (Shio Koji) SubstitutesWhat Is Salted Rice Malt (Shio Koji)? Salted rice malt (shio koji) is white and thick seasoning made by fermenting salt, koji and water for about a week. You can taste the great combination of the sweetness of koji and… Categories JAPANESE INGREDIENTS
July 15, 2021Dashi vs Fish Sauce: What Are the Differences?Is Dashi the Same as Fish Sauce? Dashi is one of the indispensable ingredients for Japanese cuisine, and made mainly from kombu and dried bonito shavings. The deep taste of dashi is very delicate and contains umami ingredients. It will… Categories JAPANESE INGREDIENTS