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July 19, 2021

What Is Fish Sauce? and Different Types of Fish Sauce

What 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…

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July 17, 2021

The 10 Best Salted Rice Malt (Shio Koji) Substitutes

What 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…

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July 15, 2021

Dashi 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…

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July 14, 2021

Potato Starch vs Flour – Which One Is Good for Frying?

Karaage is a staple of Japanese fried food. Chicken is the most popular material for karaage, but you can also use seafood and vegetables as you like. As you may know, the quality of the coating material is essential to…

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July 12, 2021

10 Best Temples and Shrines To Visit in Nara

When it comes to shrines and temples in Japan, I think many people think of Kyoto. In fact, there are many famous temples in Nara as well. Rather, there are more temples that every Japanese knows in Nara than in…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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