Skip to content

The Japanese Food Lab

  • Miso
  • Koji
  • Tempura
  • Edomae Sushi
  • Dashi
    • Katsuobushi
    • Other Bushi
    • Niboshi
  • Donabe
  • Articles
  • Rice
  • Aging Fish
  • Gohanmono
  • Kakigori
  • Recipes
  • About Us
  • Support Us

Akadashi Miso Soup Recipe

Discover the secrets behind Akadashi miso soup: from its rich flavor to the meticulous process of making the perfect stock.

Akadashi, kujo negi, Miso, Miso Soup, soup, 九条ねぎ, 味噌汁, 赤だし

TheJapaneseFoodLab Equipment

Explore the photography gear and setup behind The Japanese Food Lab’s stunning images.

Carl Zeiss, Distagon, Leica, M10, MS-Optical, MS-Optics, Sonnetar
Japanese kimosui soup typically served with grilled unagi.

Unagi/Eel liver Soup Recipe (Kimosui)

Explore the culinary tradition of using every part of an animal in Japanese cuisine with this Unagi Liver Soup (Kimosui) recipe.

eel soup, Kimosui, liver, unadon, Unagi, unaju, うなぎ, 肝吸い, 鰻丼

Lactic-acid Fermented Matsutake

Unlocking the earthy essence of matsutake mushrooms through lactic acid fermentation.

Fermentation, Lacto Matsutake Mushrooms, Lacto-fermentation, Matsutake, Matsutake Mushroom, Mushrooms, 乳酸発酵松茸, 松茸
High quality shiratamako flour for making mochi.

How to make homemade Shiratamako Flour From Scratch

Learn how to make homemade Shiratamako (白玉粉) flour from scratch with our detailed guide.

Daifuku, glutinous rice, mochi, Mochiko, Shiratamako, Wagashi, もち粉, 白玉粉, 糯米
3D printed model of the molecular structure of lactic acid.

The Science Behind Lactic Acid Fermentation (Lacto-fermentation)

Lactic Acid Fermentation, or lacto fermentation, is a process where lactic acid bacteria convert sugar into lactic acid. Learn more about its ecology and chemistry.

LAB, lactic acid, lactic acid bacteria, lactic acid fermentation, lacto-fermentaiton, Lactobacillales, lactofermentation, sucession, Umeboshi
A traditional rice cooking donabe clay pot made by Kobo Kiln.

Kobo Kiln Iga-yaki Claypot

Explore Kobo Kiln’s artisanal Japanese claypots, handcrafted in Iga. Discover their quality and unique properties.

Azmaya, Iga, Iga-yaki, Igayaki, Kobo Kiln, 於福鍋, 東屋, 柴本 耕志, 耕房窯, 鍋
Store brought nigari for making tofu at home.

Homemade Nigari and Gypsum Salt Recipe

A detailed exploration of homemade nigari extraction from seawater, chemical reactions, and traditional Japanese culinary practices.

calcite, Calcium Sulphate, Gypsum Salt, magnesium chloride, Nigari, Tofu, にがり, 石膏塩
Making pasta from unlaid egg yolks in Japan.

Unlaid Egg Pasta Recipe

Discover the intriguing world of tamahimo, unlaid eggs, and their versatile use in culinary creations across cultures, from Japan to Italy and beyond.

fresh pasta, Unlaid egg pasta, たまひも, たまひもパスタ

Isshiro Kiln Donabe by Nakagawa Isshiro

Isshiro Kiln Donabe by Nakagawa Isshiro: A Niche Review of a Rare Claypot Rice Cooker Used at Michelin Restaurants.

donabe, Hikone, Isshiro Kiln, Koto-yaki, Kumoi Kiln, Nakagawa Ippento, Nakagawa Isshiro, pottery, 一志郎窯, 三彩, 中川一志郎, 彦根市
Japanese matsutake rice served with mitsuba.

Matsutake Rice Recipe

Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Matsutake Rice, a delicacy featuring prized Matsutake mushrooms, in this tantalizing claypot recipe.

Japanese Pine Mushroom, Matsutake, Matsutake Gohan, Pine Mushroom, Pinus densiflora, 土瓶蒸し, 松茸, 松茸ご飯
The cross section of a strawberry daifuku made from white bean and red bean paste.

Ichigo Daifuku with Red and White Sweet Bean Paste Recipe

Detailed recipe for Ichigo Daifuku with Red and White Sweet Bean Paste, exploring traditional Japanese ingredients and techniques for making wagashi desserts.

Bikkuri Mizu, Daifuku, Ichigo Daifuku, Wagashi, いちご大福, こしあん, びっくり水, 和菓子, 大福, 生餡, 白あん, 白いんげん豆

Posts navigation

Older posts
Newer posts
© thejapanesefoodlab
Cleantalk Pixel