Learn more about the condiments and seasonings commonly used in Japanese cuisine.
Dashi Packet + Recipe (Video)
A convenient dashi packet is a quick and easy way to make flavorful Japanese...
Condiments + Seasonings
Yuzu Kosho
Yuzu koshō is an all-purpose Japanese hot sauce that can enliven anything with its...
Sosu: Delicious Brown Sauces in Japanese Cooking
Chuno, Tonkatsu, Worchestershire, Takoyaki, Okonomiyaki, and Yakisoba sauces are Japanese brown sauces. Learn about...
Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt
Why sets Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt apart? Additive free, less sodium in volume, and...
Best Neutral Oil for Cooking
What is neutral oil? Which is the best one to use for your everyday...
Sesame Oil
Sesame Oil is made from sesame seeds that are roasted and crushed for producing...
Doubanjiang (Spicy Chili Bean Paste)
Doubanjiang (豆瓣酱) and La Doubanjiang (辣豆瓣酱 with chili) are bean paste made from fermented...
Akazu Red Vinegar
A vinegar made of sake lees, akazu red vinegar, is used in some high-end...
Shiro Dashi
Shiro Dashi is a light-colored versatile concentrate dashi base that won’t color dishes so...
Awamori
Awamori (泡盛) is the rice-based Okinawan distilled liquor and it's made of Thai long grain...
Yakisoba Sauce
Yakisoba sauce is a sweet-savory brown sauce specifically for fried noodles such as yakisoba....
Okonomi Sauce
Okonomi sauce is a sweet-savory brown sauce specifically for Okonomiyaki. Okonomi Sauce (お好みソース) is...
