Attention sushi lovers, this article is for you! The undisputed star of Japanese cuisine is the world-famous sushi, but have you heard of its close cousin, temaki? This dish uses the same ingredients as sushi, but in the form of a… cone. That makes it the perfect choice for homemade […]
The foolproof way to make maki sushi at home—endless sushi nights for less Hello, dear readers. For a long time, the only related post on the site was my sushi rice recipe, and many of you asked for a dedicated article with step-by-step instructions on assembling sushi—maki, in this case. […]
A delicious teriyaki chicken skewer recipe better than at the restaurant There’s nothing better to end the summer beautifully (and gently) than having a little barbecue. For all teriyaki chicken lovers, the skewer version will make everyone happy. Here’s how to start the new season well: tender, juicy, and very […]
A delicious miso sauce recipe for all your Japanese dishes In Japan, you’ll recognize it by the characters 味噌だれ. It’s actually a generic Japanese miso sauce. Unlike in the miso salmon recipe where it’s only used as a marinade, here it’s really designed to go with absolutely everything. From a […]
The recipe for the delicious Japanese sesame sauce for all your seasonings and salads Summer is coming to an end soon. Fortunately, with the warm weather, salads are still welcome at the table. Here, I offer you an essential of Japanese cuisine that goes hand in hand with salad, and […]
A delicious Unagi sauce recipe for all your Japanese glazes and dips Unagi no tare, Kabayaki sauce, Nistume sauce… In Japan, Unagi sauce goes by several different names, but one must have caught your attention: “eel sauce”. As they say, don’t judge a book by its cover. You’ll be surprised […]
If you’ve read the article about nori, this one should also catch your attention… Nori, aonori, there’s indeed a lot to question. Aonori is actually also an edible seaweed, the basics of Japanese cuisine. But then, what’s the difference between nori and aonori? And how can we use it? What […]
You may have already seen these small green leaves adorning your plate. Make no mistake… Shiso, still very little known in our regions, closely resembles mint or basil, both in appearance and taste. It’s an extremely versatile plant that can harmonize with a good number of dishes. Let’s explain. What […]
One of the wonderful things about sushi (or even Japanese cuisine in general) is that you don’t need to know the name of every little variety to enjoy it. This is especially true if you go to conveyor belt sushi restaurants, where you’re free to pick any dish that catches […]
If you’re wondering what sashimi is and whether it’s the same as sushi, don’t worry – you’re not the only one puzzled by these Japanese classics. I’ve got you covered. I’ll even explain how to eat it. (Spoiler: it goes in your mouth !) What exactly is sashimi? Sashimi is a […]
