Wakame is among the most common edible seaweeds. Widely used across Asian cooking, it often appears in salads and soups, or served alongside seafood. While it’s also harvested wild in Australia, cultivation is centered in Japan and Korea. Most wakame you’ll find in stores likely comes from one of these […]
What people generally call bean sprouts are actually young mung bean shoots—often mislabeled as “soy sprouts”—hence the common confusion. To grow them, mung beans are soaked and sprouted in water. Once germinated, the water is drained and the sprouts are kept in a cool, dark place to develop. What do […]
Shimeji mushrooms are a variety of Asian mushroom with a crunchy texture and a delicious nutty flavour. They are also known as beech mushrooms because in the wild they grow on fallen beech trees. They are widely used in Japanese cuisine What are Shimeji mushrooms? Shimeji mushrooms are an edible […]
What is jujube? Jujube, also known as Chinese date, is a small brown or dark red fruit that grows on a tree called the jujube tree. The fruit has a smooth, shiny skin and contains a sweet, crisp flesh that can be eaten fresh or dried. It is grown in […]
This authentic black bean sauce is one of the best‑kept secrets behind some of the most delicious Chinese dishes on the planet! It works miracles for the flavor of your Chinese cooking ! If you already know Chinese black bean sauce, you know the wonders it does for your Asian dishes. […]
A staple of Chinese cuisine, fermented black beans are commonly used to prepare many classic dishes, such as mapo tofu, steamed pork stew, meatballs, but also stir-fries and soups! Their popularity has also earned them a place in Korean, Japanese and Vietnamese cuisine. But what exactly are they, and how […]
Japanese curry, also known as Kare Raisu (カレーライス), is a quintessential comfort dish. It’s the go-to in many Japanese households thanks to how easy it is to make. The key to this ease is the curry roux (カレールー), essentially a bouillon-style block tailored to Japanese curry. These cube-style helpers are […]
Curry was first introduced to Japan during the Meiji era (1868-1912) by the British navy, who brought with them the spice blend known as curry powder. This powder is the foundation for a good kare-ko. Japanese curry powder, called Aka Kan (赤缶), was first sold by S&B Foods in 1923, […]
What is Thai Yellow Curry? Yellow curry paste is an essential ingredient in Thai cuisine and other Southeast Asian cuisines. Just like red curry paste and green curry paste, it’s a spicy and aromatic paste used to add flavor to a variety of dishes, such as curries, soups, stir-fries, and […]
Rice, that staple of Asian cuisine… but not only that! Did you know that a little over 750 million tonnes of it are produced worldwide every year? Granted, while the biggest producers are mostly found on the Asian continent, Europe, even though it trails far behind in the rankings, still […]
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