Mentsuyu
How to Make Crispy Tempura at Home with Tempura Flour
Crispy Tempura at Home — Made EasyThe Secret Ingredient for Restaurant-Style Tempura Have you ever had tempura at a Japanese restaurant? That light, crispy coating is honestly one of my favourite things about Japanese food. Traditionally, tempura batter is made from scratch with flour, egg, and ice water — but getting that texture right at […]
Mentsuyu — The All-Purpose Seasoning Every Japanese Kitchen Relies On
What Is Mentsuyu? Do you know about mentsuyu (めんつゆ)? It might just be one of the most useful seasonings in Japanese cooking. In a single bottle, you get dashi, soy sauce, mirin, and sake all combined together. Honestly, with just this one seasoning, pretty much anyone can put together a proper Japanese meal. It's such […]
Easy Nikujaga Recipe: Shortcut Japanese Beef and Potato Stew (With Mentsuyu)
A classic Japanese comfort food — tender beef and vegetables simmered in a savoury-sweet broth. This shortcut version uses just one seasoning: mentsuyu. INGREDIENTS Nikujaga (Japanese beef and potato stew) Servings − 4 + STEPS NOTES A note on mentsuyu strength: mentsuyu comes in several concentrations \u2014 straight (ready to use), 2x, 3x, and even […]
Somen — The Noodle You Eat at Home, Not at a Restaurant
When people think of Japanese noodles, ramen is usually the first thing that comes to mind — it's famous worldwide, and for good reason. But did you know there's another noodle that's a huge part of everyday Japanese life, yet you'll almost never see it on a restaurant menu? It's called somen (素麺), and today […]