Sushi vs. Nigiri vs. Onigiri Rice Balls
Sushi is one of the best and most loved Japanese dishes, together with ramen, gaining popularity in many countries over the past decades. The dish has over a thousand years of history, described and...
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Why Sushi Rice is Called Shari
Sushi is a traditional Japanese dish that is as well-recognized as ramen. It comes in various forms and styles, but the key ingredients are vinegared rice called “sumeshi (酢飯)” and sliced raw fish called...
Engawa vs. Hirame vs. Karei: Japanese Flounders
As you know, Engawa (えんがわ) is a popular sushi topping from a Japanese flounder called Hirame (ヒラメ) or Karei (カレイ). The ingredient was actually named after its shape resembling a corridor on the outer...
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,...
Gomoku: Meaning of the Japanese Word
Gomoku (五目) is a Japanese word often used in the names of Japanese dishes but rarely heard in everyday life. If I give an example, when I hear the word, what comes to my mind...
Nikiri: How to Make Sushi Shoyu (Soy Sauce)
Commonly used in Japanese cuisine, Nikiri (煮切/にきり) is mirin or sake or the mixture of the two that’s been boiled down to evaporate its alcohol content or refers to the cooking method of the seasoning. Nikiri...
Sea Urchin Roe: Nama Uni vs. Tsubu Uni vs. Neri Uni
Uni (雲丹, うに), known as sea urchin in English, is one of the Japanese food delicacies called Chinmi (珍味) that has been a long-time favorite in Japan. Although it is usually served fresh in sushi restaurants,...
Hon Wasabi vs. Nama Wasabi: What’s the Difference?
Known as an essential condiment for Sushi and Sashimi, Wasabi is a green paste prepared by grating the roots of Japanese horseradish, which comes in various varieties in Japan. Among those, Hon Wasabi (本わさび)...
