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Category: Japanese Recipes

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Drying the fins of a Japanese scorpionfish for steeping in sake.

Onikasago Hirezake Recipe

Explore the rich tradition of Onikasago Hirezake, a classic Japanese digestif crafted by steeping dried fish fins in hot sake.

Hirezake, Izukasago, Kasago, Onikasago, オニカサゴ, ひれ酒
Unripe apricots used to make umeshu with rock sugar.

Can You Make Umeshu From Apricots?

Learn how to create umeshu, or Japanese plum wine, using green unripe apricots as a substitute for Japanese plums.

apricots, japanese plums, Umeboshi, umeshu, あんず, 梅酒

How To Dry Salt For Making Sushi

How to dry salt for making sushi: Learn the traditional method of drying sea salt over a flame for optimal salting effect in sushi preparation.

salt, Sushi
A Japanese scorpionfish with sharp fins that can hurt.

How to fillet Japanese Scorpionfish (Kasago)

How to fillet Japanese Scorpionfish: Learn the art of filleting Onikasago with this detailed guide from The Japanese Food Lab.

Kasago, Onikasago, sashimi, オニカサゴ, カサゴ
splitting a fish head in half using a cleaver.

Silkworm Tsukudani Recipe

Silkworm Tsukudani: Japanese delicacy made by simmering silkworm pupae in soy sauce, sugar, and sake until glazed.

Silkworm, Tsukudani, かいこ, サナギ, 佃煮
A Japanese Kasago fish for sushi.

What is the difference between Kasago and Onikasago?

Distinguish Kasago from Onikasago: Kasago is a value fish for soups, while Onikasago is a sought-after luxury fish with rich flavor.

Izukasago, Kasago, Onikasago, scorpionfish, イズカサゴ, オニカサゴ, カサゴ
Simmered kinmedai head in soy sauce and sake with mitsuba.

Simmered Kinmedai Head Recipe

Master the traditional Japanese art of simmering Kinmedai fish heads in sake, mirin, and soy sauce for a flavorful delicacy.

kinmedai, nimono, Recipe, Sake, 煮付け, 煮物, 金目鯛
rose flavoured umeboshi.

Umeboshi with Rose Recipe

Learn how to infuse the traditional Japanese plum pickles with the delicate aroma of roses for a unique twist on a classic dish.

Fermentation, rose, Umeboshi
Freshly ground yukari made from red shiso leaves.

How To Make Homemade Yukari

Unlock the secret of homemade Yukari rice seasoning, a delightful by-product of umeboshi making.

Umeboshi, yukari, ゆかり
The cross section of yubeshi with walnuts and miso.

Maru Yubeshi Recipe

Delve into the world of Japanese confectionery with a detailed exploration of Maru Yubeshi, a traditional treat consisting of a paste made from miso, soy sauce and yuzu.

hatcho miso, walnuts, yubeshi, 丸柚餅子, 八丁味噌, 柚餅子

Summer Pockets Fried Rice Recipe

Explore the whimsical world of Key’s Summer Pockets through this nerdy delight: the authentic fried rice recipe straight from the visual novel.

Fried Rice, Key, サマーポケッツ
making yuzushu with rock sugar and yuzu fruit that have been peeled.

Yuzushu with Honey and Saffron Recipe

Discover the art of crafting Yuzushu with honey and saffron, a unique Japanese liquor inspired by traditional techniques and Bordeaux sweet wines.

Château de Fargues, fargues, honey, saffron, sauternes, yuzu, yuzushu

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