Learn the basic tips and techniques in Japanese cooking with these helpful How-To pages. From gyoza-wrapping, how to thinly slice meat to how to store cooked rice, we’ve got you covered. Follow along and you’ll be a confident cook in no time!
How-Tos
Pantry Tips
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Japanese Grocery Stores around the World
Welcome to the ultimate list of Japanese & Asian grocery stores around the world where...
Where to Buy Japanese & Asian Ingredients Online
Want to cook Japanese or Asian dishes but don't have a store nearby? Here...
6 Must-Have Condiments to Make Your Favorite Japanese Food
Love Japanese food but not sure where to start? We have great news for...
Kitchen Guide
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Washoku 101
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What is Washoku? 和食とは
Discover the world of Japanese cuisine, or Washoku (和食), and its place in the...
Plan a Japanese Meal: One Soup Three Dishes “Ichiju Sansai” (一汁三菜 )
What does a Japanese meal look like? What do the Japanese eat? Learn about...
Wagashi Guide: History of Japanese Confectioneries
Learn more about the history and cultural significance of Wagashi, Japanese confectioneries. From local...
Japanese Cutting Techniques 野菜の切り方
Learn how to cut vegetables like a pro! My tutorial shows you Japanese Cutting...
Learning at Sushi Skills Seminar in San Francisco
The Japanese consulate invited to a sushi skills seminar in San Francisco, I learned...
How to Devein Shrimp and Prawns (Video)
Need to devein shrimp for tempura or ebi fry? Here are my easy step-by-step...
Your Guide to Bento Box Lunch お弁当の作り方
The ultimate guide to bento box lunches! This will help you plan and pack...
Frequently Asked Questions about Bento Making
From bento boxes to bento dishes to food safety, here are my answers to...
How To Cut Hosogiri
Hosogiri (細切り) is a Japanese cutting technique when you cut the vegetable into julienne...
How To Cut Wagiri
Japanese cooking has many cutting techniques, wagiri is cutting vegetables into rounds.
How To Cut Sainomegiri
Japanese cooking has many cutting techniques, sainomegiri is when you cut vegetable into cubes.
How To Cut Nanamegiri
Nanamegiri (斜め切り) is when you cut the vegetable diagonally. Cut the vegetable diagonally into...
How To Cut Sengiri
Sengiri (千切り) is when you cut the vegetable into long julienne strips, usually 6-7 cm...
How To Cut Mijingiri
Follow my easy tutorial with photos to learn how to finely mince vegetables with...
How To Cut Tanzakugiri
Tanzakugiri (短冊切り) is when you cut the vegetable into rectangles. Cut the vegetable (daikon)...
