Tempeh is a soy-based food believed to have originated in Indonesia thousands of years ago. The earliest recorded use of the word “tempeh” dates to the early 19th century, in a volume of Javanese history. Since the 1970s, when it became readily available in the West, tempeh has become a […]
Bien qu’il s’agisse d’un nom unique, le panko est simplement un type de chapelure (le mot panko est japonais – “pan” signifiant pain et “ko” signifiant farine). La vraie panko est toujours fabriqué à partir d’un type spécial de pain blanc (par opposition au pain de blé entier) qui est […]
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 […]
“Wheat meat” has been eaten for centuries, but the name “seitan” (pronounced SAY-tan) is relatively new. Even though it is made from wheat, seitan has little in common with flour or bread. Popularized by Buddhist monks, it first appeared in Chinese and Japanese cuisine, and with the rise of veganism […]
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 […]
What is ramen? Ramen is a dish from traditional Japanese cuisine, essentially composed of wheat noodles, broth, tare (sauce), vegetables, and meat. With its wide assortment of toppings, ramen is a “chameleon” dish that can be made into hundreds of recipes. From thin and curly noodles to thick and straight […]
In Thailand, food is at the heart of every social gathering, and it often becomes the gathering itself or simply a reason to celebrate. This is partly thanks to the friendly, sociable nature of the Thai people, but also to the way dishes are ordered, served and eaten. Family and […]
Ah, Vietnamese cuisine! A delicacy that caresses the senses, isn’t it? Let me whisper to you the secret of its seduction: a harmonious blend of ingredients holding hands in a graceful dance. Visualize, if you will, a gallery of exquisite fragrances. Among them, the aromas of Pho, with refined notes […]
The History of Japanese Cuisine Japanese cuisine has long been influenced by both Korea and China. It is best summed up in three words – simplicity, presentation, and seasonality. People around the world respect and enjoy Japanese food. The cuisine features more than 1,500 products, with rice at its core. My […]
There is no absolute consensus on the exact number of major Chinese cuisines. Some count three, others four, five, seven, or even eight. But even eight cannot encompass all the culinary diversity of this country: China has more than thirty provinces, each with its own specialties and preparation methods, not […]
