Soft and sweet tapioca pearls for all your bubble teas this summer You’ve certainly seen this curious beverage with dark pearls parading in the hands of its enthusiasts. For several years now, Bubble Tea has been on everyone’s lips. This Taiwanese drink has proven itself in Europe, especially when it’s […]
A delicious Japanese cabbage salad that’s better than your favorite restaurant’s There are several schools of thought when it comes to making cabbage salad, from a simple vinaigrette to a quick maceration to full fermentation. Welcome to the fascinating world of Tsukemono, or Japanese pickled vegetables. What is Japanese cabbage […]
Tsukemono, or Japanese pickles (漬物), are essential in Japanese cuisine, accompanying almost all traditional meals with rice and miso soup. They are prized for their distinctive flavors and frequently serve as a garnish, condiment, palate cleanser, or digestive aid. It’s worth noting that contrary to the idea conveyed by some […]
A delicious Narutomaki recipe to enhance all your ramen dishes When you’re enjoying a steaming bowl of Shoyu Ramen, you may have noticed a white cloud-like object with a pink spiral inside floating among the mostly brown ingredients of the dish. If so, you’ve probably seen a Narutomaki, a type […]
Cinnamon; a spice we all know very well and which has this comforting power at the beginning of autumn and winter… In coffees, wines, or desserts, it doesn’t go unnoticed and you’ll be surprised to learn that it can also have a place of honor in savory dishes. It’s Chinese […]
It could almost be mistaken for parsley. Mitsuba, well-known in Japanese cuisine, has nothing to envy its western counterpart. I would even say it can be a beautiful discovery for herb enthusiasts! What Is Mitsuba? “Mitsuba” literally means “three leaves” in Japanese. It is also sometimes called “Japanese wild parsley”, […]
Does this emoji, 🍥, ring a bell? You’ve surely seen it floating in ramen bowls or simply presented on a board, wondering what it is… Here’s kamaboko, a renowned specialty in Japanese cuisine! What Is Kamaboko? Kamaboko, almost similar to surimi, is actually a fish paste, presented as a half-cylinder […]
A delicious recipe for spicy Korean sauce for Bibimbap Korean cuisine offers a captivating range of flavors, particularly through its sauces. The Bibimbap sauce is a striking example, enriching the famous Korean rice bowl with a divine taste. But you can use it on all sorts of things: from traditional […]
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 […]
In Japan, it is known as “shichimi togarashi”, which literally means “seven-flavor chili”. It is a staple of Japanese cuisine and adds a lively kick to countless dishes. What is togarashi? Shichimi togarashi is an extremely versatile Japanese spice blend. As the name indicates, it brings together seven ingredients that […]
