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Tonkotsu Ramen
Tonkotsu ramen is a fabulous, soupy creation that marries chewy ramen noodles with tender-braised pork and a creamy broth.
Sushi Gohan
Making sushi rice is super easy if you have a rice cooker. If you don’t, this recipe will help you get awesome results on the stovetop.
Su Udon
Udon noodle soup is a long-standing Japanese favorite, imported originally from China. Udon shops are found all over the country, and each one has its own specialty.
Misozuke
Preserving vegetables in miso is a common way of preparing simple pickles in Japan to be used as an accompaniment to a Japanese meal.
Misoshiru
Misoshiru is a basic part of the typical Japanese breakfast. This nourishing soup is eaten alone or with eggs, rice, fish and pickles.
Maki Sushi
Maki sushi is what most people think of when they hear the word “sushi” — filled rice rolls wrapped in nori seaweed.
Kabocha Nimono
Kabocha nimono is an easy, quick and nourishing way to prepare kabocha squash. Simmered pumpkin is particularly popular in the fall as kabocha comes into season.
Gari
Along with wasabi and soy sauce, gari, also known as sushi ginger, is a traditional accompaniment to makizushi.
Dashi
Dashi is the basic stock used in Japan for soups, stews and other dishes. Flavored with a dried fish flakes and and seaweed, it has the simple, clean flavor of the ocean.