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Food & DrinksCreative! Chicken Yakitori Leftovers Recipes
No more headache, no more waste. Don't you want to have another summer grilling weekend after cleaning leftover Chicken Yakitori in your fridge? The Japanese don't like the waste of food. Here are Japanese home cooking recipes to good to use leftover grilled chicken up. Read this post and find your inspiration!
Food & DrinksAtsuyaki Tamago Sando; Make Japanese Fluffy Egg Omelet Sandwich On Kissaten Menu At Home
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Food & DrinksTender Sweet And Spicy Japanese-style Grilled Chicken Wings
Japanese chicken wing recipe based on the classic dish. It is not a crispy "Tebasaki" chicken wings in the Japanese Izakaya menu. Chicken wings are slow-cooked and grilled to finish. Sweet & spicy Teriyaki glaze makes you hungry! These addictive chicken wings are tender, fluffy, and never worry about under-cooked.
Food & DrinksThe Common Japanese Side Dish; Kinpira Guide (Recipe & Tips)
What's Kinpira? Kinpira is a popular Japanese side dish or nibble, commonly root vegetables sautéed with soy sauce, sugar, and Japanese sake. Kinpira is one easy cooking without technique and tools. However, you may need to learn tips to make the perfect crisp Kinpira dish. I will give you the basic recipe with carrots.
Food & DrinksThe Japanese Secret; The Benefits Of Sesame Oil In Cooking And Wellness
Sesame oil has been incorporated into the Japanese lifestyle for a long time like in other Asian countries. Sesame oil is known as one healthy oil that we should take daily and the Japanese often use it in cooking. Besides, we are addicted to the rich toasty nutty aroma of toasted sesame oil. Or, the elegant light white sesame oil, is used for cooking, dressing, even massage, and skincare. This post will tell you the types of sesame oil, its health benefits, and how to incorporate it into your lifestyle.
Food & DrinksGolden Sesame Seeds; The Japanese Are Addicted To The Most Luxurious Sesame Seeds
White, black...and have you ever heard "golden" sesame seeds? As the name suggested, is the best sesame seeds-the excellent, luxurious, rich nutty flavor and aroma because of its rich oil contain. The Japanese absolutely are addicted to golden sesame seeds that we call Kin (gold) Goma (sesame). More details about mysterious golden sesame seeds? Here is the ultimate guide to read!
Food & DrinksJapanese Sesame Seed Products Guide; Irigoma, Surigoma, Nerigoma
Sesame is often used in Japanese cooking. Roasted, ground, paste, and sesame oil, nutrition values are almost the same in the sesame products, but you can upgrade the taste of dishes when you use them properly depends on the dish. Roasted whole sesame gives you crunchy texture and strong flavor every bite, ground sesame has a strong flavor and aroma, a paste can be easily enhanced sesame flavor in dressing and soup. In this post, I will introduce all the popular sesame products in Japan.
Food & DrinksJapanese Basic Cooking; How To Make A Paper Thin Egg Omelet (Usuyaki Tamago)
When you enjoy a Japanese home cooking recipe, you will have opportunities to make "Usuyaki-Tamago" or "Kinshi-Tamago"- a paper-thin egg omelet. It is one of the basic menus but it is commonly used as decoration and garnish adding brilliant yellow color to the dish. Special tools such as a Tamagoyaki pan are not required, here is the recipe to make a perfect thin egg omelet.
Travel TipsShikoku Region In Winter
Winter Vacation Plan For Traveling Japan; Shikoku Region is an island located southwest of the main island, Japan. Relatively, the mild winter. Weather averages and tips for winter essentials and get inspiration from the Shikoku region's winter.
Food & DrinksJapanese-Style “Harusame” Bean Thread Noodle Salad
Glass noodles are a common food in Asian cuisine, and it is called "Harusame" in Japanese. Japanese Harusame noodles are mainly made of potato starch. Harusame salad is also a popular salad menu in Japan- it's refreshing and addictive with sesame oil and soy sauce-based dressing. You can use Mung Bean Thread Vermicelli instead, but not rice noodles if you care about calories.
Culture, EtiquetteWhat Is Tetsubin-The Japanese Traditional Cast Iron Kettle
A nostalgic Japanese cast-iron kettle is called "Tetsubin" - not a teapot- has been popular both in Japan and overseas. Like other ironware, Tetsunin has tough, keeping heat, and it can change the taste of water dramatically. Read this post, and find out what tetsubin is exactly, how to use and maintain it.
Culture, EtiquetteThe Japanese Way To Wellness; Drinking “Sayu” Plain Hot Water
Japanese wellness rituals and practices are often unique and attractive, almost always they are easy and reasonable. As one of J wellness trends, drinking plain hot (warm) water boiled Tetsubin (Japanese cast-iron kettle) is for you. Of course, it brings you several health benefits and relaxation. Here is the ultimate guide on drinking hot water; how to boil water, when is the best time to drink, and ideas to add flavor.
Culture, EtiquetteJapanese Cast Iron Teapot; How To Use And Care
Green tea connoisseur? Looking for something Zen-life? "Tetsu-Kyusu"-the Japanese cast iron teapot is ideal for upgrade your tea life and kitchen or office decor. There is often confusion between Tetsubin and Tetsu Kyusu and you can't use Tetsu-Kyusu on the stovetop. Read this guide that tells you about how to use, clean, store, and also how to deal with iron rust.
Food & DrinksHow To Choose The Carbonated Water For Making The Best Japanese Highball At Home
"Highball" in Japan; the popular casual Izakaya drink which is the same as whiskey and soda. As the common recipe, daily casual whiskey, carbonated water, and a lemon wedge. You can use any kind of carbonated water (or natural sparkling water) for making the best Japanese highball? Nope. Today, I am going to tell you how to choose the best-carbonated water for making Japanese highball at home and the health benefits of carbonated water as a bonus.
Food & DrinksJapanese Green Tea Can Be Negative For Your Health?: Three Ingredients In Green Tea You Should Know About
Japanese green tea is generally considered a healthy drink when consumed in moderate amounts as a daily beverage, it's important not to go over-drink. There are little to no known side effects or contraindications to drinking green tea, but in some people, it can cause stomach and other unhealthy conditions. So what ingredients in Green tea cause negative effects?
Food & DrinksJapanese Green Tea Aesthetic; Index For Types Of Japanese Green Tea
As one of Japanese aesthetic, many people want to try Japanese green tea which is not only ordinal green tea and Matcha. The most common green tea is called "Sencha" that you have already seen. There are more types of green tea, and do you want to know the differences? On this site, I make the "Green Tea Index" that helps you to shop and find your next new taste of Japanese green tea.
Food & DrinksIncorporate Japanese Green Tea Life; Powerful Health Benefits Of Main Ingredients
Japanese green tea is well-known for its health benefits. This guide is focused on the main components that bring powerful effects on your healthy life. You can be clear about why you should drink Japanese green tea in this post. I will also tell you which Japanese green tea you should take depend on the benefit.