Umeboshi is the top tsukemono (macerated vegetables) in Japan, with a very special taste. This salted plum is very popular
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.
Furikake, Japan’s favorite condiment
You will find furikake in every Japanese household because they are very fond of it, this condiment is a must, to taste on hot rice!
Gari shoga, pickled ginger from Japan
Gari is a condiment of pink pickled ginger strips that you find on your sushi platters. It serves to refresh your palate.
Anko or sweet azuki bean paste
Anko 餡子 also called an 餡 is a red azuki bean paste アズキ sweetened that is found in most Japanese desserts.
