RAMEN TOPPINGS
Taking a closer look at the secrets of : RAMEN TOPPINGS Like in many other cities, ramen is hugely popular here in Melbourne. Whether it’s tonkotsu, shoyu, miso or other unique soups, these days you can enjoy an array of… Read More
Taking a closer look at the secrets of : RAMEN TOPPINGS Like in many other cities, ramen is hugely popular here in Melbourne. Whether it’s tonkotsu, shoyu, miso or other unique soups, these days you can enjoy an array of… Read More
Japanese cuisine has been listed as an Intangible Cultural. Asset by UNESCO, and one of the key reasons it has achieved this status is its rice. Here, we delve into why it’s so delicious. Reason1Japan has over 4,500… Read More
Onigirazu was originally introduced in book 22 of the manga ‘Cooking Papa’ (published by Kodansha) as a “super easy onigiri”. In 2014, it suddenly appeared high on the list of ranked search terms on popular Japanese recipe site Cookpad, garnering… Read More
COOKING 1. Pour lots of water in the bowl holding the rice and stir lightly. Throw away the water. 2. Fill the bowl again and using your palm heel, press down on the rice gently and stir to wash it… Read More
Whether it’s nigiri-zushi or nori rolls, rotating on a conveyer belt or lined up in a row, right now in Melbourne you’ll see a sushi shop on every block. There is so much information about ‘our sushi’, popular as a… Read More
Japanese Fast Casual Continues To Expand Sitting between fast food and casual restaurants, fast casual establishments are already pretty much the norm in America. More expensive than fast food but cheaper than casual dining, and relying on counter service… Read More
From wine to beer, vodka and gin, whisky, brandy and tequila, when it comes to alcohol varieties, it is impossible to list them all. Amongst this endless list of drinks, when we think of Japan, it is rice wine or… Read More
The traditional Japanese meal structure – one main, three accompaniments Traditionally, Japanese meals always consisted of one main ingredient (rice), soup, then a mix of three side dishes. One of these side dishes would be bigger than the others.
SHOCHU -Discover Japan’s other great drink. Whilst most Australians are familiar with sake, shochu is an often overlooked and underappreciated Japanese drink. Shochu is a distilled spirit commonly made from rice, barley, soba (buckwheat), sweet potato or brown sugar. Many… Read More
There are many variables that contribute to the taste and quality of premium sake. Rice, water, production methods and the brewer’s skill all help define the profile of the finished product. However, one of the most prominent and easily quantifiable… Read More