What are soba noodles? Buckwheat noodles, or soba, are a staple of Japanese cuisine. Soft with a slightly grainy texture, they can be enjoyed hot, cold, or at room temperature. The dough combines wheat and buckwheat flours, and the noodles come in a wide range of thicknesses, both round and […]
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 […]
Nothing beats the sweet and sour kick of these Japanese meatballs on a cold winter day! The best part? You barely need any exotic spices: ginger is optional, and you can replace the rice vinegar with half as much white vinegar. You can even swap the potato starch for cornstarch, […]
