An indispensable part of Japanese cooking is the chopsticks called “Saibashi”. They are longer than the chopsticks used for eating, and are used not only while cooking, but also when dividing food among plates. Normally, only two chopsticks are used, but this time I will introduce the cooking chopsticks along with some dishes where using four of them is convenient.
There are ways to put it in a rice chest or put chili peppers in it, but what I settled on at home was to put it in a glass jar container and keep it refrigerated. You can enjoy the taste of minor grain rice for one month from the milling date in spring and summer, and for two months from the milling date in fall and winter.
In this video, we introduce the BEST 5 ramen noodles popular among Japanese people in a ranking format. What are the 5 ramen that were chosen out of all the ramen available?
Mortar and pestle is said to be “Suribachi” and “Surikogi” in Japanese. A characteristic of Japanese mortar and pestle is that it has ridges on the surface of the the mortar make it easy to crush ingredients to some extent without exerting much effort. And because they are made of ceramic, they are lightweight, and final product can be displayed on the dining table as they are.
Dried shrimps are a necessary dry food to add color to Japanese cuisine. It is often used as a topping for okonomiyaki and other dishes. Since they are originally dried, their shelf life is set for a long time, but once sealed, they quickly change in texture and taste. In addition, the unique aroma of dried foods may waft through the air, resulting in a strange odor. Freezing is a convenient way to preserve the flavor and aroma. Freezing dried foods may seem surprising, but it is a great way to preserve the flavor.
Simmered Kiriobshi Daikon (Simmered dried daikon strips) is a traditional Japanese side dish perfect for Japanese breakfast and Bento. Kiriboshi Daikon provides more nutrients than fresh daikon radish because the sun-drying process concentrates umami and nutrients and increases the content of calcium, iron, and B vitamins. It is also high in insoluble dietary fiber, making it a recommended food for people suffering from constipation, for example. This is also a Plant-based, Vegan & Gluten-free Japanese recipe.
Do you like gyoza? I love gyoza, so I often make them at home. And I use this gyoza spatula when I do. Of course, you can use a spoon, but this tool is very time-saving because it allows you to quickly put the right amount of ingredients on the gyoza skin and spread it nice and thin. And of course, it can be used not only for dumplings, but also for spreading jam or butter on toast. For Gyoza & Gyoza Pastry recipe, please visit my food blog “YUCa’s Japanese Cooking”!
Tofu is one of the essential ingredients in Japanese food. There are two main types of tofu: silken tofu, which has a smooth texture on the tongue, and cotton (momen) tofu, which has a texture. It can be eaten in a variety of ways, such as cut into pieces and eaten as a topping for chilled tofu or salads, mashed and mixed with other boiled vegetables as a Shiraae, in miso soup, as tofu steak, or even as fried tofu.
