Nara Zuke: Oriental Pickling Melon Pickled in Sake Lees
Nara is a historic city adjoining Kyoto where every year many tourists, both from in and outside Japan, enjoy sightseeing. When I think of Nara, many things come to my mind. But in terms...
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Senmai Zuke: Pickled Turnip Slices from Daito in Kyoto
Kyoto (京都) is a historical city where various cultures and foods originated. For example, when I think of Tsukemono (漬物) pickles that the old city boasts, what comes to mind is Senmai Zuke. Senmai...
Iburigakko: Akita’s Smoked Pickled Daikon Radish
As you may know, “Takuan (たくあん or 沢庵)” is yellow pickled Daikon radish commonly eaten in Japan. The Japanese pickle is said to have been created by a Zen Buddhist named “Takuan Souhou (沢庵 宗彭)”...
Japanese Pickled Cucumber Recipe using Shio Koji
As you may know, Shio Koji (塩麹) is a lumpy seasoning paste made by fermenting and aging a mixture of malted rice and salt. It became a topic of conversation several years ago in...
Meaning: Tsukemono vs Oshinko vs Asazuke
When it comes to Japanese pickles, I think Umeboshi plums are probably the most famous in overseas countries. “Umeboshi (梅干し)” is referred to as pickled Ume plums or salted Ume plums in English-speaking countries, but...
Umezuke vs. Umeboshi: Japanese Pickled Ume Plums
Ume (梅) is a tree that represents Japan’s winter season. It has beautiful white/pink blossoms and bears fruit. Unlike Sumomo, the plum fruit doesn’t become sweet even after fully ripening and is sour and...
Beni Shoga vs. Gari: Japanese Pickled Ginger
When you think of Tsukemono (漬物) pickles for Sushi and the Gyudon (牛丼) beef bowl, what comes to your mind first? For the unfamiliar with Japanese food culture, we like to eat Gyudon with Beni Shoga...
Gonjiri: Japanese Pickle Snack using Kanboshi Daikon
When it comes to pickle snacks available in the snack and candy section of Japanese supermarkets, what I introduce here “Gonjiri (ごんじり)” is one of the best known. Gonjiri (ごんじり) The Japanese pickle snack...
