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Breaking Down the Concept of “Ichiju-Sansai”

Breaking Down the Concept of “Ichiju-Sansai”

"Ichiju-Sansai" (One soup and three vegetable dishess) is considered a basic cha...

Basic Kitchen Tools for Mastering Japanese Cooking

Basic Kitchen Tools for Mastering Japanese Cooking

I bet there are many people around the world who have had Japanese food in their...

Tanabata Festival--Culture and Recipes

Tanabata Festival--Culture and Recipes

There are several theories about the origins of Tanabata. Originally, it seems t...

Tuna and Avocado Tartare

Tuna and Avocado Tartare

This tartar is a perfect combination of flavor-packed avocado and fresh tuna. Th...

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Healthy Omelet with Cauliflower Rice

Healthy Omelet with Cauliflower Rice

A healthy rice omelet that satisfies the appetite. The mix of cauliflower with rice ensures a balanced meal with plenty of fiber and nutrients like potassium, i...

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4 Types of Traditional Japanese Cuisine

4 Types of Traditional Japanese Cuisine

Many dishes exist that are presented as Japanese cuisine. The next time you are ...

Chocolate Coffee Frappe

Chocolate Coffee Frappe

Coffee jelly made with agar powder and rice flour-- no gelatin called for. This frappe is perfect for those hot summer days ♪ A tip for added sweetness-- use ov...

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4 Recipes for Japanese Style Noodles

4 Recipes for Japanese Style Noodles

When you hear the words "Japanese noodle dishes" what comes to mind? You may think of the traditional Soba and Udon noodles. Of course, these are an important p...

Simple Japanese-style Carbonara

Simple Japanese-style Carbonara

A carbonara full of flavor with a smooth sauce. A standard item on any Italien m...

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Eggplant in Dashi-seasoned Broth

Eggplant in Dashi-seasoned Broth

Deep-frying the eggplant gives it a gentle, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Since eggplant is a low-calorie vegetable, it is often a good choice for dieters. It is ...

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Japan's Secret to Good Health: Magowa-Yasashii

Japan's Secret to Good Health: Magowa-Yasashii

Any Japanese would be shocked if you knew what "Magowa Yasashii" stood for. "Ma...

5 Japanese Recipes for Father's Day

5 Japanese Recipes for Father's Day

June 20th is Father's Day! How about expressing your gratitude to Dad in a slightly different way for all that he does? For example, a Japanese snack that pairs...