Sansho (Japanese Pepper) is only available in June and July in the market. Now, it is the seasonal food. It is used for herbal medicine, too. Recently its efficacy is noteworthy from foreign countries and it is started to export. It is eaten as several different form in Japan. If you have eaten Unagi (Eel) […]
Dried Fish is called “Sakano no Himono” or just “Himono.” If you have stayed at ryokan (traditional Japanese hotle) or hotel near hot spring, you probably had it for the breakfast. It is typical dish for traditional Japanese breakfast. In Japan, we are eating many types of Himono. For example, the Himono of Jack Mackerel, […]
In Japan, Yam is often eaten as grated form. It is called as “Tororo” and also “Yamakake” if it is poured on top of the food. As you can see, the above photo is the dish which pouring grater yam on top of tuna (maguro). So it is called as “Maguro no Yamakake.” Ingredients (for […]
Ja Ja Men is originally a Chinese food called “Zha Jiang Mian.” I think its name comes from the sound of “Zha Jiang Mian.” In Japan, it was added some arranges such as adding sugar. So it tastes both sweetness of sugar and salty of miso. We use Ramen noodles and also use other Japanese […]
Today, it is going to hot summer in Japan. In the summer, we want to enjoy cold beer and Edamame! Edamame (Green Soy Bean) seems to be already common word in the world. It is very popular food both at Izakaya (traditional Japanese casual restaurant) and home. Of course, I love it. Even you have […]
