A classic of Japanese cuisine, tempura has a surprising and delicious backstory. For example, did you know that the name of this dish comes from Latin? Keep reading to learn this and other surprising facts about tempura. What Is Tempura? Tempura is a typical Japanese dish that consists of food (usually vegetables or seafood) that…
Japanese cuisine is an endless source of amazing flavors and interesting stories. One of the best examples is furikake, a flavorful condiment that adds a new dimension to many Japanese dishes. What Is Furikake? Furikake is a Japanese seasoning made of dried fish flakes, seaweed, sesame seeds, and other dried ingredients. The Japanese sprinkle this…
What is Tofu? First things first: What is tofu? This is a product of relatively neutral favor, very popular in the cuisines of Japan, China, Korea, and Southeast Asia. Tofu is made condensing soy milk and then pressing the resulting curds into cubes. The traditional coagulant used to make this traditional food is nigari, or…
Japanese cuisine is a treasure trove of stories and flavors. For example, Soba noodles (noodles made with buckwheat flour) show how in Japan an apparently simple dish can open up almost endless possibilities. Read on to learn more about them! A Signature Noodle Soba noodles are a very popular dish in Japan, and the signature…
Teriyaki, like sushi or tempura, is one of those terms that are shorthand for Japanese cuisine. This technique consists in grilling or broiling ingredients that have been glazed with a sauce of flavor so characteristic that people use the term “teriyaki” interchangeably to refer both to the cooking style and the sauce. Originally created with…