Tag: Japan
Japanese Street Food: Korokke!
Read more: Japanese Street Food: Korokke!Warning: korokke is addictive! If you’ve never had this Japanese dish, you’re in for a…
Essentials of Japanese Cooking: Umami and Dashi
Read more: Essentials of Japanese Cooking: Umami and DashiLast month we began our exploration of umami, the “delicious taste” discovered by Dr. Kikunae…
Japanese Street Food: Grilled Ayu and Squid
Read more: Japanese Street Food: Grilled Ayu and SquidIt’s almost that time of year! Festivals are starting in Japan and street food flavors…
Essentials of Japanese Cooking: The Science of Umami
Read more: Essentials of Japanese Cooking: The Science of UmamiThe essential ingredients of Japanese cooking—sugar, salt, vinegar, soy sauce and miso—are primary ingredients, but…
Japanese Street Food: Yakitori!
Read more: Japanese Street Food: Yakitori!Who doesn’t love grilled chicken on skewers? Yakitori is one of the most popular and…
Essentials of Japanese Cooking: Sake and Mirin
Read more: Essentials of Japanese Cooking: Sake and MirinWe’ve talked about the five basic elements of Japanese cooking so far in this series,…