Takoyaki is a Japanese snack that is in the shape of little round balls. It is made with a batter that has a wheat flour base and is commonly filled with minced octopus, scraps of tempura, green…
Feb 22, 2013
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Japanese mochi rice cakes are a traditional Japanese snack made from soft and sticky rice…
Feb 07, 2013
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Sukiyaki is a very popular Japanese meal that is easy to prepare where the meats and vegetables used are similar to what is used in …
Jan 30, 2013
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Believe it or not, Spam is a very popular food item in Hawaii. In fact, Hawaiians eat more Spam than any other population of people on the planet. There is even a…
Jan 23, 2013
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Dashi is also known as Japanese soup stock, but it is much more than that. It is the basis of many Japanese dishes such as…
Jan 16, 2013
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What Is Tsukemono?
The English translation of tsukemono is "pickled things." It is crunchy and salty and may have a sweet and sour or even a spicy flavor. They are…
Jan 11, 2013
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You may have seen miso flavored soups in your local grocery store. But what is Miso? Miso is a seasoning that is made from fermenting rice, barley or soy beans.
Miso is known to…
Jan 03, 2013
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Sesame Seeds
Sesame is one of the oldest crops in the world, having been harvested for over 5000 years. Right now, Japan is the largest importer of the sesame crop. Sesame seeds have a…