9th Jul 2019
Gyuto
1. The origin of Gyuto:Gyuto knives are the Japanese version of the Western Chef’s knives. It's often called just "Gyuto". Let's learn all about one of the most popular Japanese kitchen knives.Gyuto…
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16th Jun 2019
Nakiri knife
Did you know there are knives designed for cutting only vegetables? They are getting popular worldwide as the veggie lifestyle is spreading. You will know all about the unique Japanese kitchen knife i…
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10th Jun 2019
Kinki, not kinky (channel rockfish)
What would you say if I told you “you can order Kinky at a Japanese restaurant”? And if you did, you could be broke. The name of the super expensive fish in Japanese sounds exactly same as the English…
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9th Jun 2019
Santoku knife uses
What do you think “Santoku” means? Why is it the best first knife in the kitchen? You’ll learn all about the unique knife invented in Japan.1. Santoku knife uses: What does “Santoku” mean?Some tr…
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10th May 2019
Sashimi, Hiramasa (Yellowtail Amberjack, or Kingfish)
If you happen to find it on the menu, NEVER miss it. Hiramasa (Yellowtail Amberjack, or Kingfish) is one of the highest-end fishes. And they are difficult to find, because of the limited volume.Some c…
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25th Apr 2019
Sashimi, Shima-aji (striped jack)
Do you know whether the slices in the photo are very fresh, or aged for a few days?Shima-aji (striped jack) has exquisite calm and soothing flavor. At the end, it adds a slight natural sweet tone. The…
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22nd Apr 2019
Grilled Japanese Eggplant with Miso Sauce
Simple, super easy to prepare, healthy, and most of all, YUMMY.This is another traditional Japanese mom’s recipe. Recently, it’s drawing attention as a vegan side dish in the Western style eating habi…
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9th Apr 2019
Profile of the Japanese kitchen knife blades
If you laugh at a question, "do you have a knife for lefties?", you're invited to read this article. You'll learn special knives to prepare sushi and sashimi. You'll learn why lefties need differ…
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29th Mar 2019
Sashimi, Tuna and Kanpachi (greater amberjack)
Look beautiful, don’t they? But they’re not just beautiful, but so good for your health. Sushi is one of English words these days, but do you know Sashimi? Sashimi is as popular as Sush…
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23rd Mar 2019
Stir-fried shrimp and broccoli Chinese style
Shrimp and broccoli are a good combination. Because of nutrition, taste, and color. Both are low in calories, yet rich in nutrition.Shrimp is a good source of protein. It has a variety of vitamins and…
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2nd Mar 2019
Hishimochi (three layered diamond-shaped rice cake)
The 3rd of March is the Doll’s Festival in Japan. It’s also called “Hinamatsuri”. It’s the day to pray for the health and happiness of young girls. We have many traditional foods associated with the d…
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1st Mar 2019
Hina Arare (bite-sized sweet rice crackers)
Bite-sized pretty appearance with modest colors and crispy texture. Arare are one of the traditional sweet snacks for the Doll’s Festival in Japan.They come in several pale colors. When they come in…
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