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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 …
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 …
Japanese summer is sweltering and humid, but there are many delicious foods you can enjoy only during summer. These summer foods not only taste good but are also rich in nutrients – so they protect you from summer heat fatigue. I will introduce to you some significant dishes in Japan that you should try during …
Japanese food is one of the most popular cuisines in the world and for a good reason. Based on “rules of five,” traditional Japanese cooking, or washoku, emphasizes variety and balance. This is achieved through the use of five colors (black, white, red, yellow, and green), five cooking techniques (raw food, grilling, steaming, boiling, and …
A traditional fermented seasoning, Miso is used in a variety of ways in Japanese Cuisine and so as well in home cooking, and the main staple of every dish is a homemade miso soup recipe. The flavor of miso soup That elusive flavor that you can’t quite name? The one that makes you crave sip …
Dashi is an incredibly simple broth, and it forms one of the culinary cornerstones of Japanese cooking. Make it in about 10 minutes with just three ingredients: water, kombu (dried kelp), and bonito fish flakes. The resulting clear broth tastes like the essence of the sea. Dashi can be used to make a fantastic bowl …