A Global Phenomenon: From Tokyo to New York (and Everywhere In Between!) The influence of this dish stretches far beyond its Japanese roots. It's become a global sensation, adapted and reinterpreted in countless ways to suit different tastes and preferences. You'll find...
Update: I've updated this post substantially in these two articles, 10 years later: How to cook great Japanese style rice, and How to make sushi rice (shari). Please take a look there - you'll probably find them a lot clearer. I've learned a lot myself i
In Japan, I learnt that it is a misconception that sushi means fish. It simply means rice with vinegar, topped with various ingredients, one of which happens to be fish. I loved standing sushi bars (you literally stand around the table eating sushi) and revolving sushi restaurants, and each...
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Gochujang is a fermented red chili paste that Koreans love to add to sauces, marinades, stews, soups.. just about on everything. Make a sweet & sour gochujang sauce by mixing vinegar, water, sugar or syrup then use this on your bibimbap or just toss any fresh or steamed vegetables. ...
8. How to Eat Tonkatsu (Pork Cutlet) Tonkatsu, a popular standard lunch dish in Japan, is a pork cutlet that has been breaded and deep-fried. The most common tonkatsu dish is tonkatsu served withtonkatsu sauce(a sauce made from vegetable and fruit extracts, salt, sugar, vinegar and ...
After you’ve cooked your rice, you should let it reach room temperature as this makes it easier to mold into a ball shape. Once your rice has cooled, you’ll want to sprinklerice vinegarover it since this helps to add extra flavor. Make sure to stir the vinegar around so that it ca...
Ponzu sauce is a Japanese citrus dipping sauce and has an acidic tang, similar to a vinaigrette. It’s made from a ponzu acidic base of citrus fruits (sudachi, yuzu, kabosu citrus) and vinegar, which is then added to soy sauce, mirin/sugar and dashi broth. The acidity and sweetness add...
If you have more than beer and old takeout in your refrigerator, you probably have a bottle of soy sauce in your cupboard. But that doesn't mean navigating the Japanese grocery is a walk in the park—between kanji-only packaging, uneven labeling, and row
Pickled sushi ginger or Gari (ガリ) is a Japanese pickle made by brining thin slices of young ginger in vinegar, sugar, and salt. It has a refreshing sweet and sour taste with a hint of spiciness, making it a popular side dish to serve with sushi. It's a great way to preserve fr...