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Shiitake Mushrooms: The Difference Between Donko and Koshin
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December 09, 2022
Shiitake Mushrooms: The Difference Between Donko and Koshin

Dried mushrooms are often overlooked as a pantry staple,...

The Ultimate Guide to Udon Noodles
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November 29, 2022
The Ultimate Guide to Udon Noodles

Although not as popular as ramen, udon is...

Types of Rice: Long Grain, Medium Grain and Short Grain
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November 25, 2022
Types of Rice: Long Grain, Medium Grain, and Short Grain

Rice can be broadly classified into three different categories:...

Traditional Japanese Breakfast
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November 18, 2022
Traditional Japanese Breakfast

They say breakfast is the most important meal...

Shio Koji: What It Is and How To Use It
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November 10, 2022
Shio Koji: What It Is and How To Use It

Shio koji! One of my favorite topics and...

Japan's Best Fall Foods
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November 01, 2022
Japan's Best Fall Foods

While every country and region has their own...

Ra-yu: Japan's Chili Oil
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October 04, 2022
Ra-yu: Japan's Chili Oil

In the pantheon of Japanese cooking spices and...

Sansho: Japan's Citrus & Spicy Peppercorn
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September 30, 2022
Sansho: Japan's Citrus & Spicy Peppercorn

A staple of Japanese kitchens and restaurants, sansho...