Broth, “Dashi” in Japanese , is often said that it is the basic essence of Japanese foods. I also think it is true because it is used for many Japanese foods and it brings very unique taste of Japanese foods. I think it is a kind of accumulation of Umami. However the time when Umami […]
Tonjiru is one of Miso Soup which is popular in winter season. There are 2 types of Japanese soup which is well known. One is Miso Shiru (Miso Soup) and other one is Osuimono (Clear Soup). Most of them are foods to drink even they have some ingredients, and also they are usually a side […]
Today is March 3rd. I would like to introduce Japanese Calm Soup, Hamaguri no Ushiojiru. The reason why I introduce it today is that March 3rd is the celebration day for girls called “Hinamatusri.” People celebrate with hoping girls will grow up healthily, and decorate dolls and have a good meals. Dolls are called “Hina […]
Ushio-jiru is a very simple soup made of sea food. It is a food of fishermen originally. The basis of the soup is only soup stock from fish or shell and salt. It has gentle and elegant taste. One day, I got a whole sea bream (about 25cm long) and cut it into 3 parts, […]
