Tsukemono: What is Tsubo Zuke (壺漬け)?
During shopping at a Welcia drugstore the other day, I looked around its Tsukemono pickles section to hunt for something interesting and found this Tsubo Zuke (つぼ漬/壺漬け) (Price: 100 yen). Tsubo Zuke (壺漬け) Tsubo...
Category: Pickles
Umeshiba: KariKari Ume Pickled Plum from Muraoka
Muraoka Foods (村岡食品) is a Gunma, Maebashi-based food company known for its pickle snacks. The maker produces and sells unique treats, unlike any other, which include Chorogi, Gonjiri, and this Umeshiba (梅しば). Umeshiba (梅しば)...
Sakura Daikon: Pickled Radish Dagashi Snack from Yaokin
While Ume serves as a flavoring, Sakura sometimes lends its name to food with a pink color, as many Japanese people associate pink with the spring blossom. That’s the case with this Dagashi pickle...
Kimi no Misozuke: Simple & Tasty Miso-Pickled Egg Yolk
The other day, I found an interesting article online on Misozuke or miso-pickling, which uses egg yolk as the main ingredient, though I associate it with fish or vegetables. The miso-pickled egg yolk called...
Umeboshi: How many should you eat a day?
“Umeboshi (梅干し)” is a traditional Japanese food made from “ume (梅)” plums pickled in salt. The pickle is well-recognized in many countries, and nowadays, you can easily find it on online marketplaces like Amazon....
Ebara Asazuke no Moto: Best Japanese Pickling Solution
“Asazuke (浅漬け)” is a type of Tsukemono or Japanese pickle made of vegetables marinated in salt or a seasoning liquid. As the making doesn’t involve the fermentation process, the vegetable pickles can be ready...
Kurozu Ninniku: Garlic Pickled in Black Rice Vinegar
I like pickles made of garlic marinated in a marinade made with soy sauce, which include what I picked up this time at a supermarket “Kurozu Ninniku (黒酢にんにく)”. Kurozu Ninniku (黒酢にんにく) In its name,...
Rakkyo vs. Fukujinzuke: Japanese Pickles for Curry Rice
When it comes to the garnish for curry rice in Japan, we especially favor Rakkyo (ラッキョウ) and Fukujinzuke (福神漬). In fact, you will almost definitely see these pickles on the table or the menu...
