Author: Nipponia Official

What rice to use for sushi? Rice has great significance in Japanese culture; it is part of the daily life of the Japanese people and constitutes their identity. Rice is the staple ingredient in Japanese cuisine, which is why it...

The teriyaki sauce The word Teriyaki is literally derived from two Japanese terms: “teri” meaning shining and “yaki” meaning grilling or searing. Thick teriyaki sauce is a coding of Japanese cuisine-but also of fusion cuisine-with a glossy, almost mirrored appearance...

The recipe and secrets for making a crispy and light tempura Tempura is one of the most popular (and tasty) dishes in Japan. This term refers to the classic Japanese stir-fry, made from vegetables and shellfish. The recipe, for a...

Yuzu, what is it and how is this Japanese citrus fruit used? Wonder Citron Yuzu, the Japanese wonder lemon! Yuzu is a citrus fruit (scientific name: Citrus junos) about the size of a tangerine. Imagine it as a kind of...

Wagashi are typical Japanese sweets, created to accompany the traditional tea ceremony. Japanese sweets are famous for their distinctive shapes, so much so that they look like small handcrafted jewels. Soft little fish, colorful balls stuffed with mouthwatering fillings and lotus flowers...

Traditional Japanese cuisine is based on fresh, seasonal ingredients and the chef’s skill in knowing how to best process and combine ingredients. But to be able to prepare perfect dishes, from the point of view of quality and flavor, the Japanese...

Japanese beer is the most popular alcoholic beverage in Japan, widely consumed in homes, clubs and restaurants across the nation. The popularity of beer increased dramatically in the second half of the 20th century, surpassing sake, the traditional drink made...

Getting to know Japanese noodles It used to be that if you wanted to cook a recipe for soba, udon, or any other type of noodles at home, you had to choose a specialty store, very often many miles away...

Best shrimp for frying Who hasn’t dreamed of eating a fried squid and shrimp without having to peel each shrimp with the precision of a surgeon?Black Tiger Nobashi Ebi are farmed shrimp, used in Japanese cuisine for tempura, but they...