Japanese
A Case for Making Homemade Furikake (Thank Us Later)
Spice

A Case for Making Homemade Furikake (Thank Us Later)

The Japanese seasoning you'll want to sprinkle on everything.

Latest
Cookbooks

‘The Japanese Art of The Cocktail’ Is More Than Just a Cocktail Book

Katana Kitten’s head bartender, Masahiro Urushido, shares his cocktail recipes, life story, and the history of cocktails in Japan.

Noodle

The Comforting Fusion of Matzo Ball Ramen

A gift from the diaspora, perfect to break the fast.

Welcome to My Pantry

Marisel Salazar Thinks If You Can Eat It, You Can Probably Put Adobo on It

A look inside one food writer’s Panamanian, Cuban, and Japanese pantry.

An Ode to Slimy, Slippery, Sticky Food
Okra

An Ode to Slimy, Slippery, Sticky Food

In Japan, there's even a phrase that describes foods with a slippery texture: neba-neba.

by:  Megan Zhang
April 15, 2021
Saké Kasu Is a Well of Flavor, So Why Are We Throwing it Out?
Sake

Saké Kasu Is a Well of Flavor, So Why Are We Throwing it Out?

Meet the brewing byproduct that adds depth to marinades, dressings, baked goods, and much more.

by:  Hannah Kirshner
March 23, 2021
Hojicha Powder Adds Nutty, Roasty Flavor to Desserts & Drinks
Tea

Hojicha Powder Adds Nutty, Roasty Flavor to Desserts & Drinks

Get to know hojicha powder, and explore green tea's darker side.

by:  Tamara Palmer
March  5, 2021
5 Mirin Substitutes That Live in Your Pantry (or Bar)
Ingredients

5 Mirin Substitutes That Live in Your Pantry (or Bar)

Try these easy swaps for all your sweetened Japanese rice wine needs.

by:  Jess Kapadia
February 15, 2021
A Beginner's Guide to Shochu
Drink

A Beginner's Guide to Shochu

Japan's oldest, most traditional spirit is also relatively unheard of. But that's starting to change...

by:  Coral Lee
August 14, 2020
A Vegan Pantry Staple You Can Get at Any 7-11 in Japan
Soy

A Vegan Pantry Staple You Can Get at Any 7-11 in Japan

Natto: what it is and how to love it.

by:  Chihiro
June 25, 2020
Weekend Bread: Rice Cooker Edition
Bread

Weekend Bread: Rice Cooker Edition

Your house will smell like a Japanese bakery.

by:  Kiera Wright-Ruiz
April 30, 2020
Onigiri Is a Perfect, Pocketable Snack
(Not) Recipes

Onigiri Is a Perfect, Pocketable Snack

...one that won't get soggy on the Shinkansen (or MTA).

by:  Sarah Jampel
January  7, 2020
Yes, You Can Make Miso Paste at Home!
Miso

Yes, You Can Make Miso Paste at Home!

Fermentation 101, "light" vs. "dark" miso, and how to cook with the funk.

by:  Coral Lee
December  5, 2019
The Dreamy Wonder of Japanese Nama Chocolate
Chocolate

The Dreamy Wonder of Japanese Nama Chocolate

Caught between a liquid and a solid, these chocolates are the platonic ideal of cocoa.

by:  Jun
August 14, 2019

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