Japanese tartar sauce is slightly different from the typical Western version, as it incorporates Japanese ingredients. Its characteristics include the use of Japanese mayonnaise, onions, boiled eggs, and cucumbers instead of pickles. To add sweetness, sugar and soy sauce are often used. If acidity is needed, a small amount of lemon or rice vinegar may be added. Japanese tartar sauce is commonly used in home cooking and Western-style restaurants, providing a mild and rich flavor that complements dishes. It is often paired with simple fried foods and fish dishes.
The sauce determines the flavor of okonomiyaki. To make this recipe as close as possible to a commercial okonomiyaki sauce, we use Dashi, an essential ingredient in Japanese cooking, and dates in paste form. We also introduced oyster sauce and potato starch to thicken and intensify the flavor. You can buy commercially available okonomiyaki sauce, but why not try making your own from scratch using seasonings you already have at home? It will surely become a special okonomiyaki!
In this recipe video, I will show you how to make Japanese-style Mayonnaise Dip. To add a Japanese twist, I use wasabi and shichimi (seven peppers). In addition, rock salt and sea salt are used as secret seasonings. Please check the proper use of those salts. Don’t forget to check out my three recommended tips. Enjoy this recipe video and give it a try!
Japanese mayonnaise gives the impression of having a slightly sweet taste and a light, smooth texture on the tongue. The key to the flavor of Japanese mayonnaise is the use of rice vinegar, Japanese mustard and sugar. For the oil, I use rice oil, which we chose as a health-conscious choice.
Miso (味噌) is one of the key ingredients in Japanese cuisine and is a fermented paste, which is made from soybeans and sea salt combined with koji (麹, a type of mold starter). This recipe makes a basic miso using only soybeans, Koji and Salt. But it is also fun to think about the daily fermentation process.
In this recipe video, I will show you how to make Japanese BBQ Sauce (Yakiniku no Tare). Japanese BBQ sauce has rich and unique taste from essential Japanese seasonings like soy sauce, sake, mirin and rice vinegar. This is easy and simple recipe so please take a look this tutorial and try it out!
In this recipe video, I will show you how to make Tentsuyu (Tempura Dipping Sauce). In this recipe, I will use the kelp & bonito flakes based Dashi soup stock. This is easy and simple recipe so please take a look and try it out! Read More
Have you ever tried Japanese curry? Unlike other curries, Japanese curry is a little sweeter and thicker. How about making Japanese curry roux from scratch? This is an updated version with additional seasonings. Read More
One popular salad dressing in Japan is sesame dressing. It is made from a base of sesame paste kneaded from white sesame seeds. In addition to salads, it is also recommended for use with lightly boiled meat. Read More
Do you know Okonomiyaki? Okonomiyaki is a Japanese-style savory pancake. In Japan, we usually buy this Okonomiyaki sauce from supermarket. But I wonder if everyone can find this special sauce in their local supermarket.
In this video, I will introduce how to make Okonomiyaki Sauce. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we can make the sauce with using simple items in our kitchen?
