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Nutritional Value of Dried Wakame
Dried wakame is a food obtained by dehydrating fresh wakame. Wakame is a brown algae rich in various nutrients. Drying not only prolongs its shelf life, but also facilitates transportation and storage. It is one of the common forms of seafood processing. After blanching,...Read more -
Daifuku: A Traditional Japanese Dessert Welcomed by the World
In many Japanese dramas and Japanese novels, we often meet a mouth-watering delicacy, “Daifuku”. The name, as it sounds, conjures up images of its chubby, soft and sticky appearance. So what is this much-admired traditional Japanese confectionery all about? Daifuku is o...Read more -
Ice cream: your summer savior
In the blazing sun, the summer heat, when you sweat profusely, dry lips and tongue, if you can eat a mouthful of ice cream, you will feel refreshed at once. But how was this cool and delicious treat invented and produced? The ice cream refrigeration technology that is no...Read more -
The Soul of Japanese Cuisine: Kombu
Kombu is an essential element of Japanese cuisine. It is unobtrusive but ubiquitous, adding a unique flavor to the cuisine. In Japanese culinary culture, “umami” is considered a vital taste experience, mainly due to the clever use of glutamate and nucleotides, and kombu is the natural...Read more -
What is the Wasabi Powder?
Wasabi powder is a condiment with mustard as the main ingredient. Its unique spicy taste and aroma often add a delicious and stimulating taste to dishes. It is one of the commonly used condiments in Japanese cuisine and has gradually been loved and used worldwide. The history of wasabi powder can...Read more -
Different Types of Sushi: Find Your New Favorite
When you open up a sushi-ya (sushi restaurant) menu, you may be confused by the variety of sushi. From the well-known maki sushi (rolled sushi) to delicate nigiri pieces, it can be hard to remember which is which. It’s time to explore sushi types beyond the Westernized California roll and...Read more -
How are Bonito Flakes Made?
Bonito flakes - known as katsuobushi in Japanese – are a strange food upon first sight. They are known to move or dance when used as a topping on foods such as okonomiyaki and takoyaki. It can be an odd sight upon first viewing if moving food makes you squeamish. However, it is nothing to b...Read more -
What are the Wasabi, Horseradish and Mustard?
Let’s take a closer look at the uniqueness of the three seasonings: wasabi, mustard and horseradish. 01 The uniqueness and preciousness of wasabi Wasabi, scientifically known as Wasabia japonica, belongs to the genus Wasabi of the Cruciferae family. In Japanese cuisine, the gr...Read more -
Must-Know Traditional Etiquette for Sushi
Traditional diners eat sushi with their hands instead of chopsticks. Most nigirizushi do not need to be dipped in horseradish (wasabi). Some flavorful nigirizushi are already coated with sauce by the chef, so they do not even need to be dipped in soy sauce. Imagine the chef gets up at 5 o&...Read more -
Explore the Mystery of Wasabi Paste
Wasabi paste is a common condiment made from wasabi powder or horseradish, radish, or other powders through processing and blending. It has a strong pungent smell and a refreshing taste. wasabi paste is generally divided into American-style wasabi, Japanese wasabi paste...Read more -
How to Make Fried Pork Chop
Fried pork chop is a dish of fried pork found around the world. Originating in Vienna, Austria, it has independently developed into a specialty food in Shanghai, China, and Japan. Japanese-style fried pork cutlets offer a crispy exterior that complements the deliciousnes...Read more -
Fish Roe: A Delicacy From the Ocean
In the vast ocean world, fish roe is a delicious treasure bestowed by nature on human beings. It not only has a unique taste, but also contains rich nutrition. It plays an important role in Japanese cuisine. In the exquisite Japanese cuisine system, fish roe has become the finishing touch of sush...Read more