Matcha (抹茶、粉茶 ), is a finely ground, high-quality green tea powder that has been consumed in Japan for centuries.
Japanese cuisine guide
Find here all the universe of Japanese cuisine. We will make you discover the refinement of Japanese dishes and desserts but also their drinks. Finally, we will present you the main Japanese utensils that you can buy to cook Japanese food on a daily basis. Hangiri, tamagoyaki stove, bowls and other Japanese knives will have no more secrets for you.
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:
Rice vinegar, ideal for sushi rice
Rice vinegar or “komesu” “米酢” is a typical Japanese seasoning. It is initially in Japan that this vinegar was elaborated for the first time.
Miso, fermented soybean paste
Miso is made from cooked soybeans, with rice and/or wheat depending on the region. It is used in many dishes including the famous miso soup.
Maki Sushi Rolls – Hosomaki
In Japan, maki is also very common, we can eat it almost everywhere. We can eat it almost everywhere, in a restaurant as well as in a Japanese supermarket.
Mirin, typical Japanese seasoning
The mirin “みりん” or “味醂” is a typical Japanese seasoning. It is very interesting because it adds subtle sweet notes to the dish and allows the ingredients to be lightly lacquered and caramelized. Its slightly golden color perfumes and subtly colors all dishes.
Tsukemono, maceration techniques
Tsukemono 漬物 is the generic term used for macerated foods. These are for example vegetables, fruits or even seaweeds preserved in various ingredients and marinades such as for example rice vinegar, salt, miso or even shoyu soy sauce
Gyoza, delicious Japanese ravioli
Gyoza are delicious fried cabbage and pork ravioli revisited by the Japanese. You will find gyoza in many Japanese restaurants and especially in the Izakaya.
Takoyaki, icon of Osaka
Takoyaki are small balls of soft dough filled with octopus. They are found all over Japan and are a specialty of Osaka city.
Shoyu, Japanese soy sauce
Very versatile, shoyu soy sauce is often used in Japanese dishes or as a side dish. It is an indispensable product in Japanese cuisine.
