What is Fresh Natto?
Natto (納豆) is a superfood of Japanese origin made from fermented soybeans bringing various health benefits if rightly consumed. The food smells like rotten beans that can harm you, but it is arguably on...
Category: Delicacies
What is Natto Kombu? and How to Use it
As you know, natto (納豆) and kombu (昆布: also known as kelp) are different things. But what I introduce here, natto kombu (納豆こんぶ), is not a combination of fermented soybeans and kelp seaweed. Natto...
Motsu and Horumon are the Same Things or Different?
As I wrote in this article, “Horumon (ホルモン)” is a Japanese word for “internal organs” referring to pork and beef offal, especially intestines. Regarding the origin of the word, there are various theories, but...
Natto: How Much Should You Eat Daily?
Natto is a superfood originating from Japan, made from fermented soybeans. The food is packed with plenty of nutrients and has been gaining popularity for its health benefits. But do you know how much...
Yamitsuki Horumon: Addictive Pork Offal Jerky Snack
“Horumon (ホルモン)” is a Japanese word meaning “internal organs” and refers to beef and pork offal, especially intestines. Those variety meats are commonly eaten in the Yakiniku grill, and in recent years, they are...
Japanese Delicacy: Shuto Fermented Tuna Guts
When it comes to Japanese delicacies or “Chinmi (珍味)“, the first thing that comes to many people’s minds would be “Shiokara (塩辛)“. Shiokara is a Chinmi made from seafood (squid, fish, or their guts)...
Chinmi: Maguro Cellophane Tuna Otsumami Snack
The other day when I went shopping at a supermarket, I found a chinmi or food delicacy called “Maguro Cello (マグロセロ)” that I liked as a kid. “Chinmi (珍味)”, literally meaning “rare taste”, is...
Otsumami: Kai-Himo Dried Scallop Snack
“Otsumami (おつまみ)” is the Japanese word that refers to finger foods and nibbles eaten with alcoholic drinks. Until now, I have introduced a variety of Otsumami, including Surume, Kamaboko, and Saketoba, but still, there...
