The Joy Of Japanese Soy Sauce

The Joy Of Japanese Soy Sauce

Create: Fri, 08/17/2012 - 17:59

Did you know that there are different types of soy sauce, especially from country to country?  For instance, Japanese soy sauce is very distinct and oftentimes more desirable than Chinese soy sauce.  Although soy sauce was first introduced to Japan in the 7th Century by Buddhist monks from China, Japanese soy sauce makers quickly added their own style and flavor to the process, putting their distinctive stamp on the ancient recipe.

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Fugu! The Deadly Puffer Fish

Fugu! The Deadly Puffer Fish

Create: Thu, 08/16/2012 - 17:01

How could something so deadly be so delicious?  Perhaps that’s only a question the Puffer Fish can answer.  As the second most poisonous vertebrae in the world, it’s hard to fathom how anyone could even think of eating it, especially when one false preparation could prove to be absolutely deadly.

Why Is The Puffer Fish So Deadly?

Recipe: Homemade Yuzu Dressing!

Recipe: Homemade Yuzu Dressing!

Create: Fri, 08/10/2012 - 17:17

What you'll need:

  • 4 Tablespoons of yuzu juice
  • 2 Tablespoons of soy sauce
  • 1 Teaspoon of sugar
  • Half a teaspoon of fresh ground pepper
  • 4 Tablespoons of grape seed oil

Mixing all the above ingredients in a sealable jar, this dressing will keep in the fridge for a couple weeks. Enjoy!

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Top Rated Zagat Japanese Restaurants In Seattle

Top Rated Zagat Japanese Restaurants In Seattle

Create: Tue, 08/07/2012 - 06:49

Overshadowed by San Francisco and Vancouver as the top West Coast cities for Japanese Food, Seattle has a large number of top Japanese/Sushi restaurants in the state of Washington.  Listed below are 3 Seattle Japanese Restaurants with high ratings from Zagat. Note * Zagat rating is out of 30 and is based on food, decor, service, and cost.

 

1. Kiriba Sushi & Grill (Zagat Score : 29)

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Recipe: Marinated Tuna Salad (maguro No Zuke Salada)

Recipe: Marinated Tuna Salad (maguro No Zuke Salada)

Create: Wed, 08/01/2012 - 15:51

For those who live in North America, most of the fresh tuna you'll come across is what the Japanese market considers lean red meat, which is ideal for this salad recipe. What you'll need:

  • 14 oz. of fresh lean tuna
  • 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons of sake
  • 1 tablespoon of wasabi powder
  • 1 tablespoon of mirin
  • 4 tablespoons of soy sauce
  • 2 scallions finely diced
  • 4 green perilla (Shiso) leaves, diced finely

What to do:

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The Different Types Of Japanese Green Tea Explained

The Different Types Of Japanese Green Tea Explained

Create: Fri, 07/27/2012 - 11:53

Green tea is a very popular beverage and one reason for its popularity is because of its health benefits. It has a high content of flavonoids which are a group of phytochemicals that have anti-oxidative and anti-carcinogenic properties.

What that means is that phytochemicals can help fight off or prevent a number of diseases. Green tea is made from the leaves of Camellia sinensis but there are a number of varieties created by variations in growing conditions, harvesting time, and processing.

Top Michelin Star Japanese Restaurants In New York City

Top Michelin Star Japanese Restaurants In New York City

Create: Wed, 07/25/2012 - 11:56

I wanted to outline three Japanese restaurants in the New York area. All three of the restaurants are Michelin rated.

The Michelin rating system is based on anonymous inspections by reviewers who look at the quality of the food, the mastery of technique, personality, and consistency of the food. The awards are from 0 to 3 stars with 3 being best.

 

 

Masa - 3 Michelin Stars

What Is A Sushi Kit?

What Is A Sushi Kit?

Create: Sat, 07/21/2012 - 11:58

Sushi has become very popular and for people that just can't get enough sushi, trying to make their favorite dishes at home sounds interesting and that is where a sushi kit can help. But what is a sushi kit exactly?

What do you get with a kit and how much do they cost?

That's exactly what we are going to discuss on this page.

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