What is Kinako and How to Enjoy It
What is kinako? Kinako is a yellow flour made by grinding roasted soy beans used in Japanese cuisine for many years. Kinako, it is said, was loved by the aristocrats...
Eat, Drink, Cook - Japanese Food & Recipes
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Nama Yatsuhashi (Famous confectionary of Kyoto) Recipe
Have you been to Kyoto, Japan? You might've seen this impressive shape in shops in Kyoto if you've been there. This confectionery called nama yatsuhashi has been very popular as...
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How to Cook Japanese Rice in a Pan
This is an article about how to cook Japanese rice. This sounds simple, but I will show you how to get the best results. This is straight forward even if...
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Red Shiso(Perilla) Dressing Recipe
In the previous article, we introduced you to a quintessential herb for Japanese cuisine, red shiso ( also called purple shiso or perilla). What's Red Shiso (Perilla) and How...
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Gluten-Free Sakura Financier (French Almond Cake) Recipe
Let's make tiny French almond cakes called financiers with a Japanese twist and a simple recipe ! If you know how to make financiers, you might think it needs...
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Matcha Affogato Recipe
Let's enjoy Japanese style affogato! Affogato is an Italian dessert made with vanilla ice cream poured hot drinks or liquor on it. The most famous affogato is vanilla ice cream...
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Kurikinton, Recipe and History with Chanoyu (Tea Ceremony)
Chestnut season has come here in Japan! You can see a bunch of fresh chestnuts in stores during September and October, with lots of dishes and sweets with chestnuts. Here...
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How to Make a Delicious Cup of Hojicha Milk (Hojicha Latte)
Did you know Hojicha (roasted green tea) goes very well with milk? Hojicha (ほうじ茶) If you like black tea or coffee with milk, Hojicha could be for you, even though you...
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Matcha White Brownie Recipe
Have you had any matcha sweets? Have you made them by yourself? What I love about matcha sweets is I can enjoy a nice flavor of matcha and also enjoy sweet...
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Eat and Taste Sakura Blossoms! - Sakura Biscuits Recipe -
After the cold winter, a nice season has started here in Japan. It is getting warm and having a nice breeze while day time is also getting longer. Sakura(cherry blossoms)...
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Hojicha Roll Cake Recipe
Can you see what this is? This is Hojicha powder. Hojicha powder is finely ground Hojicha leaves. It is superfine and smooth like Matcha. You can make a cup of...
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Tea Recipe: Matcha Cookies
Recipe by Reiko Taichi Ingredients Sugar 40g Olive Oil 45g ※Flour 100g ※Matcha (Kitchen Grade Matcha or Ceremonial Grade Matcha) 10g ※Baking Powder 2 teaspoon ※Grind Tencha (if available) 5g Milk 40cc...
