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Japanese Ingredient Guides

Explore our comprehensive guides to essential Japanese ingredients, from unique teas to versatile seasonings. Whether you're looking to understand the difference between matcha and sencha, or curious about the shelf life of nori, these posts offer valuable insights and tips for using these ingredients in your cooking. Learn how to elevate your meals with the authentic flavors of Japan.

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What is Hojicha Tea – The Toastiest of Green Teas
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  • Onigiri wrapped with nori seaweed and one plain shio onigiri with no nori and cup of green tea.
    How to Wrap Onigiri (3 Easy Ways + Keep Nori Crisp)
  • Black sesame paste spooned into a bowl.
    Black Sesame Paste (Kurogoma): What It Is, How to Use It, and How to Make It
  • Pouring hot hojicha into a glass mug.
    Does Hojicha Have Caffeine? (Low-Caf Tea for Everyone)
  • steaming cup of hojicha tea in glass mug
    Hojicha Tea (Houjicha) – The Toastiest of Green Teas 
  • sprinkling furikake on rice bowl
    Furikake – Guide to Japanese Rice Seasoning (Sprinkles!)
  • cups of genmaicha and Japanese green tea with tea leaves spread on table
    Genmaicha vs Green Tea: The Nuttiest of Green Teas
  • bowl of miso soup with tofu, cabbage, and mushrooms
    Is Miso Soup Low Carb?
  • bag of store-bought yakisoba noodles
    Is Yakisoba Gluten Free?
  • white and green tea leaves and drinks
    Green Tea vs White Tea: Your Tea Guide (Which is better?)
  • nori dried seaweed in the refrigerator
    How long does dried seaweed last in the fridge? (nori)

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Hi, I'm Matt Eisenhauer ("eyes and hour"). In 2015, I became part-owner of a restaurant in Aoyama, Tokyo. Ever since then, I've been creating Japan-inspired recipes to share what I learn (over 8 years!).

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