What is sake? Sake is the national drink of Japan. It is an alcohol made from fermented rice, which would be called “rice wine” in French. It is therefore a true classic of Japanese cuisine. To make it, Japanese breweries mix highly polished rice, water, a mold that is also […]
What is dashi? Dashi is a simple Japanese soup stock. It is popular in Japanese cuisine because, unlike other broths that are more complicated and time consuming, it uses very few ingredients and takes only about twenty minutes to prepare. And it is absolutely delicious. The method is straightforward: soak […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ginger pork, also called Shogayaki (u00017cu000584u000598u000704), is a Japanese dish that is hugely popular; in fact, it is said to be the second most loved meal in Japan. Imagine tender, juicy slices of pork glazed in a light ginger sauce and served over hot rice or a bed of shredded […]
A delicious, traditional Japanese breaded pork dish that is quick and easy. Tonkatsu Pork is a Japanese dish of breaded, deep-fried pork. Ton means “pork” and katsu is short for the English word cutlet, which comes from the French côtelette. It is one of Japan’s most popular dishes: not only […]
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, […]
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. […]
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 […]
