Kirimi vs Sashimi: Sashimi was once called Kirimi
As you know, “Sashimi (刺身)” is a plate of fresh raw fish cut into thin slices. It is a traditional Japanese dish that first appears in the document Suzuka-Kaki (鈴鹿家記)’s article dated June 10,...
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Shiro Ebi: Toyama’s White Shrimp Senbei, Sushi, and More!
Toyama is a prefecture adjacent to Niigata, where I live. Toyama has Toyama Bay known for its deep water and variety of fish, and the prefecture prides itself on its delicious seafood dishes. Especially,...
How Arai is different from Sashimi: Japanese Fish Dishes
Originally, “Arai (洗い)” is the noun form of “Arau (洗う)” that is the Japanese verb for “wash”, but when used in daily life, in many cases, the word refers to a fish dish similar...
How to Enjoy Sashimi Konnyaku
Sashimi is a traditional Japanese dish usually consisting of thinly sliced fresh raw fish, but it is actually also made from other ingredients, and the representative example includes “Sashimi Konnyaku (刺身こんにゃく)”. Sashimi Konnyaku Sashimi...
Tataki vs Sashimi: Japanese Raw Fish Dishes
The culture of eating raw fish, say in the form of sashimi and sushi, is quite unique to Japan. Now, those traditional Japanese dishes are loved by foodies around the world, so I think...
What is Sashimi Shoyu?: Japanese Soy Sauce
As you know, together with “Miso (味噌)”, one of the most common seasonings for Japanese cuisine is “Shoyu (醤油)” which is referred to as soy sauce in English-speaking countries. When it comes to soy...
Tekka Don vs Maguro Don: Japanese Donburi Tuna Bowls
“Donburi (どんぶり)” is the Japanee word for “rice bowl dish”, which is usually abbreviated to “Don (丼)” when used in the dish name. When I think of Japanese seafood donburi or “Kaisen Don (海鮮丼)“, what...
Otsukuri and Sashimi are the same things or different things?
Sliced fresh raw fish “Sashimi (刺身)” is one of the essential dishes in Japanese cuisine. In fact, when you have the traditional Japanese course dinner called “Kaiseki Ryori (会席料理)” at a traditional Japanese restaurant, the...
