How can I make mochi abroad? If we translate mochi in English, it is a “rice cake. ” Mochi is a traditional Japanese snack which is made by sticky rice. We mostly eat them during New Year’s holiday, as mochi can be kept for some days after being cooked and dried. However, nothing can beat …
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You don’t have to buy expensive special ingredients / seasonings If you are already interested in Japanese kitchen, you might have been to a Japanese / Asian supermarket to get some ingredients or seasonings that is mentioned in a recipe you found. I have a favorite Japanese / Korean supermarket in Amsterdam. However, you might …
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Why Miso Soup Always Comes with Rice When I started to learn cooking from my mother, the very basic recipe was miso soup. You can put any kind of vegetables, tofu, seaweed and even meat. Traditional Japanese dinner consists of a bowl of rice, a bowl of miso soup, a main dish and a side …
By far the most important – Rice The most important element in Japanese meal is – as you might know – rice. The smell of Japanese sticky white rice cooking makes us so hungry. I can’t help thinking what to cook for the best combination with the rice. Now you may wonder how to cook …
