Nikiri: How to Make Sushi Shoyu (Soy Sauce)
“Nikiri (煮切り, にきり)” is mirin or sake or the mixture of the two that has been boiled down to evaporate its alcohol content (or the cooking method of the liquid seasoning), which is commonly...
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Taberu Shoyu: Soy Sauce meant for Eating
Rice is an essential part of Japanese cuisine, and in fact, in Japan, various seasonings and condiments for rice can be seen in supermarkets. Among others, “Furikake (ふりかけ)” is the most beloved rice condiment...
Japanese Soy Sauce: What is Sashimi Shoyu?
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...
Shoyu Ame: Classic Japanese Soy Sauce Candy
When it comes to hard candy that represents Japan, I think Sakuma Drops is especially well known in the world, because the Japanese fruit candy appears in the hit anime movie released in 1988 by...
Shoyu: 5 Common Types of Japanese Soy Sauce
When I think of Japan-originating seasoning that is widely known in the world, what comes to my mind first is “Shoyu (醤油)”, known as soy sauce in English-speaking countries. Many overseas people may have...
Ninniku Shoyu-Zuke: Garlic-Infused Soy Sauce
“Shoyu (醤油)”, known as soy sauce in English-speaking countries, is a quintessential Japanese seasoning, together with Miso fermented soybean paste. In recent years, the soy seasoning Shoyu is widely used in many countries and can...
The Difference: Nama Shoyu vs Soy Sauce
A new type of soy sauce called “Nama Shoyu (生しょうゆ)” became a big hit several years ago in Japan, and now it has become a standard seasoning for Japanese home cooks. Nama Shoyu (生しょうゆ)...
Kanro Ame: Classic Japanese Sweet Soy Sauce Flavor Candy
With a long history, some Japanese hard candies have a taste reminiscent of Japan’s good old days. As I wrote in the past article, Sakuma Drops is a Japanese hard candy of just that kind. Additionally,...
