Kanpan: Japanese Hardtack as Emergency Food
Japan is the land of earthquakes and typhoons, so many people have emergency food at home just in case. In fact, in a closet of my house, there is a bunch of instant cup...
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Natto Senbei: Rice Crackers with Fermented Soybeans
Made by fermenting steamed soybeans with natto bacteria, Natto is a superfood packed with nutrients but infamous for its unpleasant smell and slimy consistency. However, we Japanese not only eat Natto as it is...
What are Hibachi, Shichirin, and Teppanyaki in Japan?
I have learned from English Wikipedia recently that in North America, Hibachi (火鉢) refers to a small cooking stove heated with charcoal or a hot iron plate used in Teppanyaki restaurants. I don’t mind...
Amatou & Karatou: Meanings of the Japanese Words
I’m more of an Amatou (甘党) than a Karatou (辛党). But do you know what I mean? Meaning: Amatou & Karatou Some Japanese people may talk to you like this about their food and...
Yogul: A Yogurt-like Nostalgic Dagashi Sweet
Dagashi (駄菓子) is the generic name for cheap and relatively small Japanese snacks and candies, whose price ranges from 10 yen to about 100 yen. The genre has a long history, and its origin...
What is Tororo in Japanese Food Culture?
Seen in Washoku or Japanese cuisine, Tororo (とろろ) is a food familiar to every Japanese person. Tororo is the word for grated yam, and the Japanese yams, Yamaimo (Yamato Imo), Nagaimo, or Jinenjo, can be the...
How to Make Dashi Ramen with Instant Noodles
This article is like the continuation of the previous post because I cooked salt-based instant ramen today using stock made with store-bought dashi granules. Dashi Ramen using Instant Noodles The soup stock Dashi (出汁/だし)...
Saba Ramen: Mackerel Flavor Instant Noodles from Acecook
When it comes to the flavor of ramen, Shoyu (醤油: soy sauce), Miso (味噌: fermented soybean seasoning), Shio (塩: salt), and Tonkotsu (豚骨: pork bone) are classics long loved in Japan. In recent years,...
