Yaki Ago: Dried Grilled Tobiuo Flying Fish
As I mentioned in the previous post, Yakiago (焼きあご) or Yaki Ago is a dried grilled flying fish that has become a popular ingredient for ramen broth in recent years in Japan. Tobiuo & Ago ...
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Noshiika Taro: A Dagashi Surimi Snack from Kado
Noshiika (のしいか) is one of the Japanese snacks made of squid, commonly enjoyed in Japan as an accompaniment for alcoholic drinks or Otsumami. It is a thin sheet of squid meat made by flattening out...
Norishio: Potato Chips Flavor that Represents Japan
When it comes to the flavor of Japanese potato chips, Norishio (のりしお) is among the classics that have long been favorites. It is a compound word composed of Nori (のり) which is an edible seaweed,...
Calbee Pro Yakyuu Potato Chips with Baseball Player Cards
In Japan, some kinds of snacks available in stores come with Omake (おまけ) or a freebie, and one of the representatives is what I introduce here, Calbee’s Pro Yakyuu Chips (プロ野球チップス). Calbee Pro Yakyuu...
Canned Anmitsu Dessert from Nihonbashi Eitaro Honpo
This year, the cherry trees came into bloom earlier than every year because of warmer temperatures, so the summer will also come sooner. For that reason, as early as today, I picked up a...
Kadoya Goma Abura: Best Japanese Sesame Oil
Kadoya Goma Abura is Japan’s best and most loved sesame oil and has been a household staple for decades. Plus, it’s been highly regarded overseas in recent years. Kadoya Sesame Oil Goma Abura (ごま油)...
Try Making “Nissin UFO Sauce Yakisoba Pan” Hot Dog
When I stopped by a 7-Eleven store on the way to work yesterday, I purchased a quirky hot dog bun together with a bowl of pre-cooked ramen. Actually, I had been a little curious...
Wagashi: What is Jouyo Manju?
Manju (饅頭) is a representative type of Wagashi (和菓子) (Japanese confection) typically consisting of Anko (餡子) sweetened Azuki red bean paste wrapped in a wheat flour dough. It is a steamed bun that comes in...
