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- Miso (Soybean paste) amanda/Flickr. One of the basic Japanese seasonings, Miso is made from soybeans, salt and koji. Koji is a type of fermented rice, but it also sometimes made from barley, beans or wheat.
- Shoyu (Soy sauce) Craig Kohtz/Flickr. Most commonly used seasoning, you will see soy sauce on tables in almost all the restaurants in Japan.
- Su (Rice vinegar) kattebelletje/Flickr. In Japan, the rice vinegar has a higher acidity and flavor. There are two types of rice vinegar dressings – nihaizu (adding either soy sauce or salt) and sanbaizu (adding soy sauce and sugar).
- Mirin (Sweet rice wine) Marta Miranda/Flickr. Mirin is used for sweet vegetable stew such as Nikujaga (potato stew with beef) and Teriyaki sauce. If you are not in Japan and it is difficult to find mirin, you can just add sugar and mild rice wine in place of it.
- 12 Classic Condiments of Japanese Cuisine - Soy Sauce, Ginger, and More
- Soy Sauce - Shoyu
- Wasabi - Japanese Horseradish
- Pickled Ginger For Sushi - Gari
- Tangy Worcester Sauce For Okonomiyaki, Yakisoba, and Katsu Cutlets
- Shichimi Seven Spice Blend and Ichimi Chili Pepper
- Pickled Ginger - Beni Shoga
- Sesame Seeds - Goma
- Japanese Mustard - Karashi
- Chili Oil - Rayu
When you eat sushi or go to Japanese restaurants, you will come across several jars or bottles of different condiments placed on the table. But, do you know what those condiments are or what they taste like? Here are some of the basic condiments found in Japanese restaurants.
Shoyu, or soy sauce, is perhaps the most well known of Japanese condiments. It's a dark sauce made from fermented boiled soybeans and roasted wheat, creating a salty but pleasant, savory taste. You will find it not only in traditional Japanese restaurants but also in most any restaurant in Japan. It's the most essential condiment for Japanese sushi...
Wasabi is a green paste condiment prepared at traditional Japanese restaurants. This variety of Japanese horseradish is typically eaten with sushi and sashimi. You may experience a burning sensation inside your nose or even pain in your head if you eat too much at once, but this doesn't last very long. This is a completely unique Japanese condiment...
Photo by Pixta Pickled and fermented foods in Japan are found everywhere, including at sushi restaurants. Called "gari" in Japanese, this type of pickled gingeris used to freshen the palate when eating sushi. Gari is ranges from a slightly yellow, light color, to a faint pink. Try eating it in between bites of your rolls for a refreshing, spicy and...
Photo by Pixta Sauce is found at family-style restaurant chains like Gusto, and at western-style Japanese restaurants. It is black or brown in color and has a sweet-sour taste. It's essentially Worcester sauce, which is made from vegetables, fruits, spices, sugar and soy sauce. In Japanese, it's typically just known as "sauce." At some restaurants,...
Photo by Pixta You will find red flakes of spice like in the picture above at soba or udon noodle restaurants in Japan. It also pairs deliciously with tempura. There are two types: one is called ichimi, which is ground dried red chili peppers, and the other is shichimi, which has a base of ichimi, with six other spices added to it. If you're a spic...
Picture from Know Your Noodles – The Uniqueness of Hakata Ramen Beni shogais found at restaurants serving gyudon (beef rice bowl restaurants), like Yoshinoya and Matsuya, and at Hakata ramen restaurants. It is ginger pickled in plum vinegar and colored with shokubeni.* It tastes sour, sweet, salty and spicy all at the same time. Its vivid red-pink ...
Sesame seeds in Japan are a popular condiment used in many dishes, including ramen. The most common types of sesame seeds, or goma, are white, black, and golden (shiro goma, kuro goma, and kin goma), and all contain healthy fats and vitamins, making them a highly-nutritional and tasty condiment. Sesame seeds are found in small grinders or in jars a...
Karashi is a yellow mustard paste often found in little packages or in a small jar. It's spicier than what you might find in other countries. Karashi is found at Chinese, Japanese, and family restaurants, as well as at food stands. Karashi is usually added to dishes such as katsu (fried and breaded pork cutlet) and oden (a Japanese winter hot pot d...
Photo by Pixta You will find this vivid red oil in Chinese restaurants and at rāmen shops. It's made from chili peppers and it is really potent when added to dishes, even if you only add a small amount. Though it's mostly used to make sauce for gyozaas mentioned above, if you're a spicy food fan, why not add it to other dishes too?
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- Soy Sauce. Soy sauce (also known as Shoyu, 醤油) is the foundation of Japanese cooking. Made from soybean, wheat, and salt, and fermented for several months, it is used as a key flavoring to season a dish.
- Mirin (Japanese Sweet Rice Wine) Mirin is a sweet syrupy liquid used as a seasoning and glazing agent in Japanese cooking. It is also a type of rice wine but with lower alcohol content.
- Sake (Japanese Rice Wine) Japanese use sake for cooking, just like how you would with wine. Pronounced as SAH-keh, sake is made from rice and water through a brewing process like beer.
- Rice Vinegar. Made from rice, rice vinegar (米酢) is sweeter, milder, and less acidic than western vinegar. It lends mild tangy, sourish yet fruity notes to the dish.
- Soy Sauce. What is soy sauce? Soy sauce is a thin, fermented brown sauce made of soybeans, grain (often wheat), salt, and a fermenting agent, traditionally the fungus Aspergillus oryzae or Aspergillus sojae.
- Fish Sauce. What is fish sauce? Fish sauce is a thin liquid made from anchovies, mackerel, shrimp, or krill fermented with salt. What does fish sauce taste like?
- Oyster Sauce. What is oyster sauce? First, let’s get this one out of the way: Yes, oyster sauce is made of oysters. But it’s so much more than that! Oyster sauce is a thick, dark brown fermented sauce made of oysters, salt, sugar, and more.
- Hoisin Sauce. What is hoisin sauce? Hoisin sauce is a thick, dark-colored Cantonese sauce made of fermented soybean paste and additional flavors. What does hoisin sauce taste like?
Add to chili con carne for a smoky, earthy taste. Mix with paprika and oregano for a flavorful rub on grilled chicken or fish. Use it as a substitute for chili powder in Mexican dishes like enchiladas or tacos. Sprinkle over roasted vegetables such as carrots, sweet potatoes, or cauliflower for added depth of flavor.
Sauce. Served as a sauce or dipping sauce at certain restaurants. Popularly simply known as "sauce", this condiment is a dark sauce that comes in many variations, but can generally be described as Japanese-style Worcestershire sauce or to be based on it. It is used in a variety of dishes, including korokke, tonkatsu, okonomiyaki, takoyaki and ...
Jul 29, 2013 · Sambal, a type of chili sauce, is made by grinding fresh red chilis into a paste, traditionally with a mortar and pestle. Certain brands contain vinegar, lime juice, garlic, or other flavoring agents, but in its simplest form, sambal is made of only chilis, water, and salt. Essentially, it gives a serious spice kick to any dish you put it in.
