Dashi is a traditional Japanese broth that forms the foundation of many Japanese dishes. It is made by extracting umami compounds from ingredients such as kelp (kombu), bonito flakes (katsuobushi), and dried sardines (niboshi). Dashi adds depth and subtle flavor…
Makizushi, also called rolled sushi or maki roll, is a variety of sushi. It is made by layering nori, seasoned sushi rice, and fillings, before rolling up and slicing into individual pieces. The outer layer of the maki roll varies,…
In traditional Japanese cuisine, miso soup is served for breakfast every day, and often served with meals as well. Ingredients ½ tsp sesame oil 3 cups water 2 tbsp miso 2 green onions (optional), finely minced ½ cake tofu (optional),…
Okonomiyaki is a popular savory pancake dish in Japan. It consists of a batter made of flour, eggs, cabbage and green onions and other ingredients of your choice. The name means “as you like it” or “what you want” in…
This miso soup is a close approximation of what you get in most cheap western Japanese restaurants. All ingredients are to taste; the primary thing is the ratio of miso to dashi. Ingredients 250 ml (1 cup) dashi 5 pieces…
This recipe is for a traditional miso soup. Wakame with tofu is a standard and popular combination, especially at restaurants. Ingredients Broth 90–94% by volume dashi (consider using instant dashi mix) 6–10% by volume miso (red, white, or a combination)…
Originally posted to Foodista by user Leah Rodrigues. Foodista recipes are released under a CC-BY license. Ingredients 1 ounce assorted dried seaweed or wakame ¼ cup minced shallot, scallion or red onion 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp rice vinegar…
Onigiri (also called omusubi) is a ball or triangle of hot or cold rice, often with a filling, frequently wrapped in nori making it easier to eat. It is a popular snack food, and is also common as part of…
Gimbap is a popular snack or lunch dish in Korea. Its primary ingredients are gim (sheets of dried seaweed) and bap (rice). Ingredients Yellow pickled daikon radish Spinach Salt Sesame oil Sesame seeds Carrots Ground pepper Vegetable oil Eggs Steamed…
Ingredients 1 small taro 2 sheets nori 1 tsp preserved black beans 2-inch piece of ginger 1 green pepper 2 spring onions 1 tsp vegetable stock powder 2 tbsp Shaoxing rice wine Vegetable oil Procedure Peel and chop taro into…
Nigiri, or nigirizushi, is a variety of sushi where a topping is placed on a small bed of seasoned sushi rice. Ingredients Sushi rice Topping Wasabi (as needed) Nori (as needed) Procedure If making nigirizushi that requires a band of…
Gunkanmaki (“battleship roll”) is a variety of sushi where a oval-shaped piece of sushi rice is wrapped with nori and topped. Ingredients Base Sushi rice Nori Common toppings Uni (sea urchin) roe Salmon roe Negitoro (minced raw tuna) Sliced cucumber…