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Japanify: Sashimi in Sesame Sauce + Ochazuke (Tea-Soaked Rice)
July 28, 2011
I visited my mom recently and she served me one of the best breakfasts I...
Japanify Ingredients: Homemade Ponzu
June 9, 2011
Kayoko here, filling in for Yoko. From here on out, just call me (Ka)Yoko. By...
Japanify Ingredients: Komezu (Rice Vinegar)
April 8, 2011
I used to be amused by the number of Kewpie mayonnaise tubes my 85 year-old...
Japanify Ingredients: Sendai Miso
March 31, 2011
Before the 2011 Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami, Sendai was a city that made my favorite...
Japanify Ingredients: Homemade Kewpie Mayonnaise
January 20, 2011
Love Japanese mayo? Want to put it on everything? Get the recipe on making your own Kewpie mayonnaise at home.
Japanify Ingredients: Mirin
November 18, 2010
In an effort to demystify Japanese cooking, today's Japanify post is a first in a...
Japanify Ingredients: Know Your Seaweed
August 19, 2010
Learn the difference between Japanese seaweed – nori, iwanori, wakame, and kombu.
Japanify Ingredients: Tamari vs. Shoyu
July 22, 2010
Learn how, why, and when to use tamari soy sauce instead of shoyu. Includes a recipe!
Japanify Ingredients: The Definitive Guide to Homemade Dashi
May 6, 2010
Step-by-step recipe and instructions on how to make your own dashi at home.