Michelin Starred Tempura Recipe *Update: After consulting Shuji Niitome himself, we were advised that the recipe below is mixing one … More
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Kumoi Kiln Donabe Claypots (雲井窯) by Nakagawa Ippento (中川一辺陶先生) Review
Founded by Nakagawa Ippento (中川一辺陶先生), Kumoi Kiln (雲井窯) makes the highest quality traditional handmade Japanese claypots that are highly sought after by Michelin restaurants.
Shrimp Oboro (海老おぼろ) Sushi Recipe
Having explored the preparation of Kuruma Ebi (Wheel shrimp), we can now explore the extremely traditional Edomae recipe of Shrimp … More
Pen Shell (Tairagi/ 玉珧) Edomae Sushi Recipe.
Japanese pen shell, or Tairagi ( Atrina pectinata) are a shellfish in season during the winter. Whilst it looks similar … More
Horse Mackerel (Aji/ あじ/鯵) Edomae Sushi Recipe
Categorised as a silver skinned fish (Hikarimono/光り物), Aji is extremely similar to sardines (Iwashi) as they are both silver skinned … More
Firefly squid (Hotaru Ika/ホタルイカ) Edomae Sushi Recipe
Firefly squid, or Watasenia scintillans, is a species of squid famous caught in Toyama Bay (富山湾) during the spring. Famous … More
Kasugo (春子鯛 / Young Sea Bream) Edomae Sushi Recipe
Kasugo, or young sea bream, is basically the smaller sized version of Tai (鯛). The season for Kasugo is from … More
Japanese Sea Bass (Suzuki／鱸／すずき) Edomae Sushi Recipe
The Japanese Sea bass, or Suzuki (Lateolabrax japonicus), is one of the more unique fishes that make up traditional Edomae … More
Sardine (Iwashi/ イワシ) Edomae Sushi Recipe
Iwashi is another fish commonly seen at sushi restaurants nowadays. It is however, not a traditional Edomae-style fish as it … More
Mako Garei/Karei ( 真子鰈) Sushi Recipe
The write up for Mako Garei can be found alongside Hirame as they both are flatfish. In short, Mako Garei, … More
Shima Aji (縞鯵) Edomae Sushi Recipe
Another classic Edomae fish, Shima Aji or striped jack mackerel, fish with firm and luscious flesh with just the right … More
Olive Flounder (Hirame/平目/ヒラメ) Edomae Sushi Recipe
The world of flatfishes is complicated as it consists of 11 families and over 500 species so let’s try and … More