What is Shoyu no Mi (醤油の実: Fruit of Soy Sauce)?
As you may know, we Japanese generally call soy sauce Shoyu (しょうゆ/醤油), and Mi (実) is the word for “fruit” in English, but have you ever heard of Shoyu no Mi (醤油の実), literally, the...
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Miso (味噌): 4 Possible Meanings of the Japanese Word
Miso (みそ/味噌) reminds many people of a brown seasoning paste used in Japanese cooking, typically made from soybeans fermented with salt and koji. But do you know the Japanese word has three other meanings,...
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...
Yuzu vs. Lemon: How these Citrus Fruits Differ
Yuzu (柚子) is a plant native to East Asia that belongs to the genus Citrus of the family Rutaceae. It is a small evergreen tree blooming in May or June, bearing fruit in Autumn,...
Oba Miso: Tasty Versatile Shiso Miso Seasoning
Oba (大葉) or Ooba, also known as Aojiso (青紫蘇), is the edible green leaf of Shiso or perilla. The leaves are large with serrated edges and commonly used in Japanese cooking throughout the year....
Aka Miso vs Shiro Miso: What is the Difference?
“Miso (味噌)” is a quintessential Japanese seasoning loved by home cooks in many countries. As you know, it is a smooth, salty, savory paste made by fermenting soybeans and rice or cereals like barley...
Nama Miso: What type of Soybean Paste is it?
Known as an essential ingredient in Japanese cuisine, miso (味噌) is a seasoning paste made by fermenting soybeans with koji and salt. Today, the Japanese fermented seasoning is well recognized in many countries and...
Ryu-Shanghai Kara-Miso Ramen Instant Noodle from Myojo
Shin Yokohama Ramen Museum (新横浜ラーメン博物館) is a food theme park located in Shin-Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, where visitors can enjoy noodle soups offered by popular ramen shops from various areas of Japan. In the museum,...
