Tag: Japanese cuisine

Authentic miso soup better than takeout

A recipe proposed by Leo from the Japandelice channel, specialized in Japanese cuisine. Today, I want to talk to you about miso soup, this soup that’s so comforting after a tiring day that it becomes difficult to do without once you’ve adopted it. But I have unfortunately noticed that some […]

A Simple Ramen Recipe

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 […]

What is katsuobushi?

What is katsuobushi? Katsuobushi is a staple of Japanese cuisine. It consists of dried bonito flakes, a variety of tuna. It’s very often used in broths like the famous dashi. Visually, it looks a bit like wood shavings, but don’t be fooled, it’s actually tuna floating in your soup! What […]

Miso Noodles

This time we’re exploring Japanese cuisine with miso noodles! A homemade miso recipe will be coming soon but in the meantime, don’t worry about using store-bought miso paste. It will still be delicious! The main ingredients for miso noodles Dark and light soy sauce: Both are essential, in the worst […]

Mirin: What Is It? How to Use It or Replace It?

What Is Mirin? Mirin (pronounced “mirinne”, not “mirain” as in my cold soba video) is a type of Asian wine used as a condiment, which comes from Japanese cuisine. It’s quite similar to sake, but less alcoholic and sweeter. To make mirin, cooked glutinous rice and cultured rice are fermented […]

Beef Yaki Udon

Udon, these deliciously thick Japanese noodles never disappoint. You can cook udon in all possible ways, beef udon is just one of them. In any case, if there’s fat and soy sauce, their magic will do the rest: in short, the dish is impossible to mess up. By the way, […]

Yakitori – Japanese chicken skewers

In Japan, yakitori (焼き鳥) are often consumed as a snack, during matsuri in Japan or in yakitori restaurants (yakitori-ya) with alcoholic beverages. Yakitori chicken is truly a classic of Japanese cuisine. It’s not uncommon to see several establishments of this type grouped together on the same street, side by side. […]

Chicken karaage

A delicious and authentic recipe for the famous Japanese chicken karaage Chicken karaage (Japanese fried chicken) is easily one of the best fried chickens in the world, as well as being a classic of Japanese cuisine. It’s exceptionally tasty, juicy and ultra-crisp. In short, it’s well worth the time spent […]