The Difference: Asari vs Shijimi clams
“Asari (アサリ)” and “Shijimi (シジミ)” are both clams that are very familiar to Japanese people. These clams are often used in miso soup and widely enjoyed in households. That is why many of us...
Category: Soups
Aosa vs Aonori: Types of Green Nori Seaweed
Nori is an edible seaweed known as an ingredient used in sushi and is actually available in many varieties such as “Ita Nori (板海苔)” and “Nama Nori (生海苔)”. Among them, Ita Nori is one...
Maruchan Instant Wonton Soup Classic Soy Sauce Flavor
In countries other than Japan, the quintessential flavor of Maruchan’s instant wonton soup seems to be chicken, but it is the “Shoyu (しょうゆ)” or soy sauce flavor that Japanese people are most familiar with....
What is Tororo in Japanese Cuisine?
Seen in Washoku, or Japanese cuisine, “Tororo (とろろ)” is a food familiar to every Japanese person. Tororo is actually the word for grated yam, and the Japanese yams I introduced the other day, Yamaimo (Yamato Imo), Nagaimo,...
Shiruko Sandwich: Matsunaga Seika’s long-selling Biscuit
“Shiruko (汁粉)”, or “Oshiruko (お汁粉)”, is a traditional Japanese winter soup dish made of Azuki red beans that have been simmered in water and sweetened with sugar, which is often served with baked or...
Easy yet Authentic Matsutake Flavor Ozoni Mochi Soup
“Zoni (雑煮)”, also politely called “Ozoni (お雑煮)”, is a traditional Japanese Mochi dish that represents Japan’s New Year’s Day festivities. As you may know, it is a soup dish whose main ingredient is plain...
Wasabi Chazuke: Rice Soup with Japanese Horseradish
When it comes to Japanese condiments for rice, the rice seasoning Furikake is quite well-recognized overseas and nowadays various varieties can be bought online outside of Japan. But have you ever heard that there...
Wakame vs Kombu (Kelp): Edible Seaweed in Japan
As you may know, seaweed is an indispensable part of Japanese food culture, and especially wakame and kombu, also known as kelp, have been widely consumed in Japan since the old days. Today, supported by...
