Japanese spices and condiments

The Japanese like to spice up their dishes with spices and condiments such as wasabi, the 7 spices of shichimi and condiments unknown in France. Discover in this category the Japanese spices and condiments used in Japanese cooking.

Best wasabi in tube, which wasabi to choose?

We tested several wasabi in tube and we give you our opinion on the best wasabi of the market to decorate your Japanese dishes.

Katsuobushi, dried bonito flakes

The katsuobushi is dried bonito, it is omnipresent in Japanese cuisine and is found in particular in the dashi. Discover its characteristics:

Wasabi, an essential condiment in Japan

Whether eaten pure, in sauce or even cooked, wasabi is a must in Japan. Here is an article dedicated to this super plant!

Substitute Japanese ingredients

Japanese cuisine requires very specific ingredients and sauces that are not always easy to obtain. Find our suggestions of substitutions to be able to cook Japanese at home.

Japanese sesame sauce goma dare and goma dressing

Here is a typical Japanese sesame sauce that we love, the goma dare sesame sauce.

Karashi, the Japanese mustard

Japanese mustard is not wasabi, but karashi, a condiment often used in Japanese cuisine.

Bull Dog Sauce, a sauce that goes hand in hand with Tonkatsu

Here is an essential sauce for Tonkatsu, it is the Bull Dog sauce. It is tangy, spicy, sweet and full-bodied at the same time.

Beni shoga, red pickled ginger

Beni shoga is pickled red ginger which is present in many Japanese dishes. This one allows to raise the dishes, a delight!

Panko, Japanese breadcrumbs

Panko is a very light Japanese breadcrumb, essential in Japanese cooking, less fatty than the French one, discover this product.

Kewpie, Japanese mayonnaise

The most popular mayonnaise in Japan is the Kewpie brand. Discover its taste and its use in Japanese cuisine.