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The flavor of miso soup That elusive flavor that you can’t quite name? The one that makes you crave sip after sip? It’s a dashi. Japanese dashi is a very simple broth made from kombu, a dried seaweed, and dried bonito fish flakes. The kombu and the bonito are rich with umami and give this …
Why Japanese people live longer than in other nations? According to the World Health Organization, Japan has been ranked as No. 1 long living nation for the past 20 years. The biggest reason is because of their diet. Generally, Japanese food is known as healthy and low in fat, which brings good effects to their …
A pressure cooker is one of the best hands-off ways to get dinner on the table fast. Just add ingredients to the Pot and cover it with the locking lid; when heated, the pressure cooker raises the boiling point of water and traps steam inside, which is how it decreases cook time by up to 70%. …
What makes a diet healthy? Is it just eating vegetables, or meat or fish? Let’s see what is a healthy diet after all. Wikipedia, says “A healthy diet provides the body with essential nutrition: fluid, macronutrients, micronutrients, and adequate calories. A healthy diet may contain fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, and includes little to no processed food and sweetened …
The flavor of the traditional miso soup! That elusive flavor that you can’t quite name! The one that makes you crave sip after sip! Simple and savory. Is it the dashi. Japanese dashi is a very simple broth made from kombu, a dried seaweed, and dried bonito fish flakes. The kombu and the bonito are …
A traditional Japanese breakfast is likely different from any other kind of breakfast you’ll ever experience. It consists of foods that make up a complete meal that one could conceivably enjoy at lunch or dinner. Typically, a traditional Japanese breakfast consists of steamed rice, miso soup, a protein such as grilled fish, and various side dishes. Familiar …
A Japanese meal differs slightly from the multiple courses that are traditionally found in Western and European cuisine. Whereas an American four-course meal may include appetizer, salad, main course, and dessert—all delivered separately—a typical Japanese dinner at home involves a single session with several dishes presented all at once. Many Japanese restaurants in America …
In the western countries, Cold pasta salad is served as a side dishes, but when your come and visit Japan, You’ll be amazed that cold pasta is served as the main dishes, especially the hot summers During the dreaded hot summers and the temperature is sweltering and humid, you would find your self losing …
Are you ready to cook Japanese cuisines?! If you are, then that’s great, but what are the kitchen tools you will need? Well, here is a list of 9 types of Japanese cooking kitchenware and cookware that we suggest and which you can easily find in many Asian grocery stores or on the internet. 1. …
If rice is the main staple of your dinner table, I must advise you to check this post “3 Best home rice cooker with steamer- Zojirushi brand in 3 sizes”. Rice cooker is one of the most popular electronic products to buy in Japan, there are different types of rice cookers in sizes, features, and …