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 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.
Tsukemen, cold Japanese noodles to dip in a delicious broth
Tsukemen つけ麺 is a Japanese dish of cold noodles served separately with a rich and flavorful hot broth containing many ingredients.
Nikujaga, Japanese stew
Nikujaga is a traditional Japanese family dish made with beef or pork and potatoes, usually eaten in winter. The Japanese love it for its simplicity and comfort
Mugicha, the Japanese summer drink
To quench their thirst in the summer in Japan, the Japanese drink mugicha, a very refreshing drink.
Japanese Hijiki seaweed
Japanese hijiki seaweed is a fine, brown seaweed that is widely used in Japanese cuisine.
Kintaro ame, traditional Japanese candy
In Japan, Japanese sweets are above all a delicacy for the eyes like wagashi, that’s why their shapes are very original and very cute. But here we will present you the kintaro ame!
Takikomi gohan, a very comforting mixed rice dish
Takikomi gohan is a typical Japanese dish, very simple and with seasonal ingredients.
Japanese sesame sauce goma dare and goma dressing
Here is a typical Japanese sesame sauce that we love, the goma dare sesame sauce.
Drink dispensers in Japan
What surprised us in Japan was the abundance of drink dispensers which are finally very practical.
Kushikatsu, delicious breaded skewers
Kushikatsu 串カツ or kushiage is a skewer breaded in panko (Japanese breading).
