The konbu is found in the dashi, hence its importance in Japanese cuisine. It is an algae that is also found in soups, rice and tea!
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.
Dashi, the basis of Japanese cuisine
The dashi is an essential basic broth in many Japanese recipes such as miso soup, okonomiyaki, takoyaki…
Edamame, king of the Japanese aperitif
Edamame is a must for the aperitif in Japan! These beans are very famous and appreciated by the Japanese who eat them as an aperitif accompanied by a beer.
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!
Japanese chopsticks
Japanese chopsticks are used to eat, but also to cook or serve. There are good manners to respect when eating at the table in Japan! We explain everything in this article.
Okonomiyaki, delicious Japanese pancake
Discover okonomiyaki, a Japanese salted pancake very popular in Japan that can be eaten in a restaurant or in a yatai, Japanese stand!
Nori “海苔”, seaweed very present in Japanese cuisine
Nori is the most consumed algae in the world. It is an omnipresent seaweed in Japanese cuisine in both sushi and noodles.
Japanese rice : Everything you need to know
The Japanese really have a very strong bond with rice, which is a precious commodity. It is a fundamental food and a basic ingredient in many recipes in Japanese cuisine!
Dango, small sweet or savory mochi balls
Dango is one of the traditional Japanese sweet and savory desserts. They consist of a skewer of three to five dumplings of glutinous rice flour called mochi, plain or flavored, sometimes topped with a filling or topped with sauce.
10 popular Japanese cocktails
We present you 10 popular Japanese cocktails served in Japanese izakaya bars! These cocktails are also consumed during certain events such as the New Year in Japan or during Japanese festivals called “matsuri”.
