jadesfoodWhat is Miso? Miso is a traditional Japanese seasoning paste produced by fermenting soybeans, salt, rice, or barley. It is one of the most staple seasonings in Japanese cuisine because it’s really versatile. We use …
Sesame Tofu (Goma Dofu)
Have you heard of sesame tofu ? What? Tofu is usually made by firming up soy milk with bittern which is made from sea water, right? Yes, if you just say tofu, that is a …
Soy Sauce Spaghetti with Leek and Mushroom
Mushroom spaghetti flavoured with soy sauce is one of the most popular pasta dishes in Japan and leek is also a staple in Japanese cuisine, so I thought leek and mushroom with pasta might be …
Deep Fried Lotus Root (Renkon Kraage)
This deep fried lotus root also known as Renkon Karaage is crispy outside and a bit crunchy but soft inside. Lotus root is quite popular and common ingredient in Japanese cuisine. It is normally used …
Matcha Pound Cake
Matcha-flavoured cake is so popular in Japan, so I decided to make a recipe using matcha. After a trial and error, I have nailed it! This cake is so moist because it has almond flour …
How to cook Japanese Rice in a dutch oven
If you have ever eaten sushi, you probably noticed the difference between Japanese short grain rice and long grain rice such as jasmine rice or basmati rice you might be more familiar with. Japanese rice …