Magazin — kitchen
10 traditional Japanese dishes you must try
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Japan is famous for its rich culinary tradition and a variety of dishes that tantalise the palate. If you're looking for authentic taste experiences, you should try the following ten traditional Japanese dishes...
Japanese sauces - Which are the classics in the kitchen?
Japanese cuisine is known for its variety of sauces, which play an important role in many dishes. Each sauce has its own flavour and consistency, which can influence the flavour and texture of the food. We have collected some of the most popular Japanese sauces...
What exactly is yuzu?
If you like fruity things and Japanese food, you've probably come across yuzu before. But do you know what it is exactly?...
Shiitake - The delicious Japanese mushroom
Today we're going to look at a food that is neither plant nor animal: the edible mushroom. Maybe you even know Japanese mushrooms like Reishi, Maitake or Matsutake? Or the often used small white mushroom enoki? But this is about a different and particularly well-known mushroom from Japan: The shiitake from the omphalotaceae family...
Dashi - How to make the umami broth
If you love Japanese cuisine as much as we do, the umami taste of dashi will certainly sound familiar. Dashi is the authentic broth that classically consists of kombu and bonito flakes (katsuobushi), i.e. algae and a type of tuna. However, the fish broth is also available as a vegan version. Dashi is an important basic ingredient for many soups, for example ramen, stews, miso soups or sauces...