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Miso Dengaku is a traditional Japanese dish that locals enjoyed for centuries. The dish is not only tasty but also has a long history and cultural significance in Japan. In this introduction, we will explore the origins and cultural sign...

Tofu is one of the most essential ingredients in Japanese food culture. There are so many different types and popular dishes that are made from tofu. Today, let's find out all about this amazing food - history, health benefits, recipes, ...

Speaking of Japanese tofu, you may think of the common types such as firm (momen) tofu or silken (kinugoshi) tofu. However, have you ever heard of tofu that is often used in hot pot dishes such as sukiyaki? In this article, we would like...

Slide a block of silken tofu onto a plate and it trembles, pale and glossy. Then a spoon passes through with almost no resistance. This custard-like texture belongs to kinugoshi tofu (絹ごし豆腐), one of the two most familiar tofu styles...

Japanese people loves tofu so much that it appears in various Japanese traditional dishes. In addition, there are so many different kinds of tofu even at the supermarket. Therefore, if you are now in Japan or are interested in Japanese f...

It's no doubt that Tonyu or soy milk is popular in Asian countries. It's not just healthy, but it's also a perfect alternative to cow's milk. In Japan alone, supermarkets and convenience stores sell different kinds of soy milk. Japan Agr...

Aburaage (油揚げ) is thin Japanese deep-fried tofu with a golden, spongy texture. Cooks across Japan add it to miso soup, inari sushi, and noodle dishes. It looks simple, but it changes the depth of a dish remarkably fast. You make it by...

Japanese food always surprises us with a lot of amazing delicious dishes. Have you ever heard of tamago tofu (egg tofu)? Some people may think that it is a dish made by mixing eggs while producing tofu. However, this is not what that dis...

Order agedashi tofu at a Japanese izakaya and a small bowl arrives steaming. Inside sit pale cubes of deep-fried tofu in a shallow pool of dashi broth. The coating is thin and crisp for about a minute. Then it starts to drink the sauce, ...

Have you ever tried 湯豆腐 Yudofu? It is a famous Japanese hot tofu dish. Maybe you think simple tofu is boring. I honestly felt that way before. But this warm dish surprised me. 京都の湯豆腐 Kyoto tofu dish is truly special. Why is it s...

Japanese use tofu in everyday cooking, but do you know about the type called shima tofu? Tofu is a standard ingredient in Okinawa Prefecture, differing in flavor, hardness, and size from regular tofu. In this article, we will introduce t...

Tofu is one of the most essential ingredients in Japanese food culture. There are so many different types and popular dishes that are made from tofu. Today, let's find out all about this amazing food - history, health benefits, recipes, ...

Have you ever tried 湯豆腐 Yudofu? It is a famous Japanese hot tofu dish. Maybe you think simple tofu is boring. I honestly felt that way before. But this warm dish surprised me. 京都の湯豆腐 Kyoto tofu dish is truly special. Why is it s...

A lot of dishes and sweets use walnuts, but did you know there are local dishes that use them too? In the Tohoku region, there's a special dish called walnut tofu. It lets you taste the natural flavor of walnuts, and the way you eat it i...

Japanese food always surprises us with a lot of amazing delicious dishes. Have you ever heard of tamago tofu (egg tofu)? Some people may think that it is a dish made by mixing eggs while producing tofu. However, this is not what that dis...

It's no doubt that Tonyu or soy milk is popular in Asian countries. It's not just healthy, but it's also a perfect alternative to cow's milk. In Japan alone, supermarkets and convenience stores sell different kinds of soy milk. Japan Agr...

Order agedashi tofu at a Japanese izakaya and a small bowl arrives steaming. Inside sit pale cubes of deep-fried tofu in a shallow pool of dashi broth. The coating is thin and crisp for about a minute. Then it starts to drink the sauce, ...

Aburaage (油揚げ) is thin Japanese deep-fried tofu with a golden, spongy texture. Cooks across Japan add it to miso soup, inari sushi, and noodle dishes. It looks simple, but it changes the depth of a dish remarkably fast. You make it by...

Slide a block of silken tofu onto a plate and it trembles, pale and glossy. Then a spoon passes through with almost no resistance. This custard-like texture belongs to kinugoshi tofu (絹ごし豆腐), one of the two most familiar tofu styles...

Japanese people loves tofu so much that it appears in various Japanese traditional dishes. In addition, there are so many different kinds of tofu even at the supermarket. Therefore, if you are now in Japan or are interested in Japanese f...