Sticky rice can come in both long-grain and short-grain varieties and there are three main types to note. Japanese sweet rice –A sweeter, shorter white grain that has a variety of uses. This rice is most commonly used for making sweet desserts like mochi and wagashi. Keep in mind, ...
Besides the tub, the sento also has a separate area to shower off dirt before bathing. The sento may also be a waterproof room to make cleaning it easier. The benjo is usually a tiny space and could contain either a modern bidet-style toilet or a squat toilet. Japanese kitchens are ...
Note: The backbone can be fried to makehone senbei, literally ‘bone cracker’. This is actually very tasty and goes great with beer. Optional Step: Removing the Skin It depends on what sardine dish you are making but you will probably want to remove the skin. It’s easy. Peeling the ...