Ingredients– category –
Guides to Japanese ingredients, seasonings, and pantry staples, including how to choose, use, and substitute them.
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What Is Mirin? A Complete Guide to Types, Uses, and Cooking Effects
What is mirin, and how is it used in Japanese cooking? Learn how mirin is made, how it differs from sake and sugar, the types of mirin products available, and the cooking effects that make it such an important Japanese seasoning. -
Shio Koji Recipe | Easy Salted Rice Koji Seasoning
Learn how to make shio koji, an easy salted rice koji seasoning, in a rice cooker. This guide explains what shio koji is, how to make it, and simple ways to use it in everyday cooking. -
Simple Ways to Add a Twist to Everyday Miso Soup
Discover easy miso soup add-ins that can change the aroma, richness, heat, or mildness of your everyday bowl. -
Easy Ways to Prepare Dashi for Japanese Home Cooking
Discover convenient ways to prepare dashi at home using dashi packets, dashi powder, and shiro dashi for everyday Japanese cooking. -
Types of Miso: A Guide to Japanese Miso, from White to Red and Sweet to Salty
Discover how Japanese miso is classified by koji base, flavor, and color, and learn the characteristics of different types, including white miso, yellow miso, red miso, sweet miso, and salty miso.
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