Seaweed is not commonly used in Western cuisine, but in many types of Eastern cooking, including Japanese cuisine, it is an invaluable source of umami/savoury flavour and hearty texture. From crispy nori seaweed to...
Nian Gao is normally eaten for Chinese New Year, as it signifies good fortune for the coming year. “Nian” means year and “gao” means high — translating loosely to “every year, may you reach higher and higher.”
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Bonito is a type of fish which falls in the family of mackerels and tuna. The dried bonito flakes are ideal for the regular Japanese miso soup and ramen noodle varieties. They are made from a dried, fermented bonito...
Yuzu is a citrus fruit similar to lemon but slightly sweeter in flavour. Like lemon, yuzu is ideal for using in all sorts of sweet and savoury dishes, so try using this seasoning on grilled fish, chicken, salads, and...