Authentic Japanese Cooking Made Easy

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Authentic Japanese Cooking Made Easy

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Pantry

The secret behind the delicious dishes in Japanese cuisine lies in their pantry items – a treasure trove of umami-rich sauces, seasonings, and condiments that add depth and complexity to every dish. From soy sauce to miso paste, wasabi to mirin, the Japanese pantry is filled with essentials that can transform any ordinary meal into an extraordinary one. Explore all you need to know about these must-have Japanese pantry items that will elevate your cooking game to the next level!

Katsuo Dashi in a storing bottle and kezuribushi in background

Katsuo Dashi (Bonito Dashi)

Umeboshi made from Rhubarb in a small bowl and in a jar in background

Umeboshi plums Made from Rhubarb 梅干しもどき

Japanese hot cake mix in a jar with cute label on with a ribbon wrapped

Japanese hot cake mix

homemade panko in a large bowl with a wooden table sppon

Panko bread crumbs (DIY)

homemade miso paste in a clear container with a small wooden spoon

How to make Miso – Easy recipe

a pile of homemade Japanese curry roux pieces on a plate

Curry roux Japanese homemade

a bottle of mirin, 4 bottles of different types of soy sauce, a carton of sake, and a packet of salt

5 Essential Japanese seasonings and condiments

pickled ginger in preserving jar with a pair of chopsticks

Pickled Ginger – How to make sushi ginger “Gari”

Homemade yakisoba sauce in a small Japanese pottery bowl with ingredients bottles around.

Yakisoba Sauce