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Symbolic wishes for longevity. “Ebi no Umani,” a delightful component of Osechi Ryori, beautifully intertwines culinary excellence with symbolic wishes for longevity. Not only does the color red express the celebration in Japanese culture, it is filled with the hope that you will live a …
Tazukuri is rooted in agricultural prosperity. Japanese Tazukuri, a classic dish featured in Osechi Ryori, is a delightful and symbolic addition to the traditional New Year’s feast. Tazukuri translates to “making rice paddy,” and this dish consists of tiny, candied dried sardines meticulously coated in …
Symbolizing Wealth and Prosperity Kumquat Compote, known as “Kinkan-no-Kanroni” (金柑の甘露煮) in Japanese, is a delightful addition to Osechi Ryori, symbolizing wealth and prosperity for the upcoming year. When transformed into a compote, the vibrant and tangy kumquats bring forth a burst of sweet and slightly …
Purifying Nanakusa Gayu Porridge for the New Year On January 7th, Japanese tradition calls for savoring “Nanakusa Gayu” – a Seven Herbs Porridge. After days of indulgent Osechi feasts, this wholesome bowl cleanses both body and spirit while setting intentions for health in the coming …
Auspicious New Year’s Ozoni Soup One dish I eagerly await every January 1st is ozoni soup – the quintessential Japanese New Year’s meal. While I adore this soul-warming bowl, who really wants to labor over a hot stove on Day 1?My secret is preparing components …
Ring in Luck, Health and Prosperity New Year’s Eve and Day are two of Japan’s most important holidays. For over 20 years, I’ve kept tradition alive by preparing Osechi Ryori – the celebratory feast packed with symbolic foods that represent wishes of luck, health and …
What is Tsukimi Dango? Japanese Tsukimi Dango is a traditional rice dumpling.Tsukimi is a moon-viewing festival, usually at the end of September. This festival is celebrated in Japan on the 15th day of the eighth month of the lunar calendar, which usually falls in September …
What are Tangzhong and Yudane? Tangzhong is the word for pre-cooked bread flour dough to make your bread moist and fluffy. Yudane is almost the same as Tangzhong, it’s a cooked bread dough, but the making process is slightly different. Both words are written in …
Can we make Bread out of Brown Rice? Turning brown rice into bread using a blender is a bit more challenging than making bread with regular white rice. Rice Bread from Rice It took me a while to make a perfect bread-shaped bread, I failed …
I am going to show you how to make The Best Gluten-free Bread Today I’m going to be making Rice Bread from Rice. Yes, you heard me right, rice that we eat every day. I have made rice bread from rice flour before, but today …