JAPANESE COOKING CHANNEL – Page 32 – Japanese culture, food, and language

July 8, 2021

10 Best Temples and Shrines To Visit in Chiba

Chiba prefecture, where Narita Airport, the gateway to Japan’s sky, is located.Chiba has a warm climate and abundant nature, and lots of charms that are still unknown. You don’t know what you’re missing going directly to sightseeing spots such as…

TIPS for JAPAN TRIP

June 29, 2021

How Long Does Mochi (Rice Cake) Last? Shelf life, Storage, Expiration

What Is Mochi? Mochi (rice cake) is made by pounding steamed glutinous rice until the grains are gone. Speaking of traditional mochi customs in Japan is offering a round rice cake called kagami-mochi on the home shrine or alcove at…

JAPANESE INGREDIENTS

June 23, 2021

Does Glutinous Rice (Sticky Rice) Go Bad? – Glutinous Rice Shelf Life

What Is Glutinous Rice? Glutinous rice is the sticky rice which is commonly used in Asian countries. In Japan, it is used to make, for example, rice cakes (mochi), red rice (steamed rice with red beans), and mixed glutinous rice…

JAPANESE INGREDIENTS

June 22, 2021

English Translation – Gumi Tsureta Fishing Gummy Kit Grape (Kracie)

How To Make Gumi Tsureta Fishing Gummy Kit Grape Sold by Kracie I am writing the review of this product and English translation of how to make it! Contents ・Purple powder (for gummy candy)・Yellow powder (for bubble sauce)・Blue powder (for…

JAPANESE CULTURE

June 16, 2021

What Is the Lucky Bag in Japan?

What Is the Lucky Bag (Mystery Bag)? The lucky bag (福袋 fuku-bukuro), also known as mystery bag is a bag containing random goods to sell at department stores on new year’s first sale (hatsu-uri*). It’s a secret what’s in it…

JAPANESE CULTURE

June 14, 2021

Best Homemade Yakiniku Sauce Recipe with Coca-Cola

Yakiniku is Japanese grilled meats. People may think that this is the same as Korean barbecue, but actually it’s not. To create the authentic Japanese yakiniku, you should use yakiniku sauce which is exclusively for the Japanese style of barbecue….

Side Dish

June 10, 2021

The 5 Major Types of Japanese Yam

What Is Japanese Yam? Japanese yam is a type of edible potato, called yama-imo (mountain potato) in Japanese. When grated, it becomes sticky and becomes a dish called tororo. The term “yama-imo” covers almost all types of yam in Japan…

JAPANESE INGREDIENTS

June 10, 2021

Are Japanese Yams the Same As Chinese Yam?

What Is Japanese Yam (Yama-imo)? Japanese yam is the name of edible potato (Dioscorea japonica) that grows naturally in mountains. This potato can be eaten raw, and is characterized by a sticky texture. Please check this page for details.What Is…

JAPANESE INGREDIENTS

June 10, 2021

What Is Japanese Yam and How Is It Used?

What Is Japanese Yam (Yama-imo)? Japanese yam is called yama-imo (mountain potato) in Japanese. This is the name of edible potato (Dioscorea japonica) that grows naturally in mountains. Nowadays, a lots of them are cultivated by farmers in Japan. Although…

JAPANESE INGREDIENTS

June 10, 2021

4 Easy Ways To Enjoy Shiso (Japanese Basil) Recipes

Shiso always makes the dish so delicious with refreshing scent. But, how can you use shiso leaves in your cooking? Here, I would like to introduce the best 4 recipes using shiso which are extremely delicious and super easy!!! Please…

Main Dish/Salad/Side Dish