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How to Eat Onigiri (Rice Ball)?

If you don’t know what onigiri is, you might have seen it in an anime or movie. Onigiri is simply a rice ball with a surprise filling, often wrapped in nori seaweed and shaped into a triangle. It’s an extremely popular snack in Japan, but foreigners might not know how to approach eating onigiri. So how do you eat onigiri? …

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Does Matcha Powder Expire? The Lifespan of Matcha Powder

While I was re-organizing my tea stash the other day, I realized I had a box of matcha that was over a year old and a month past the expiration date. But when I opened it, the tea inside looked fine. Was my matcha still safe to drink? Does matcha powder go bad? Matcha powder can go stale, but it …

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Is Tempura Batter Vegan And Gluten Free?

Crispy, crunchy, and bursting flavors, what’s not to love about this mouthwatering Japanese dish. However, if you are on a restricted diet then there might be a reason to worry. We like calling these food ‘guilty pleasures’ because we can’t stop craving them any time of the day. In today’s post, we will clear the air for those on a …

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Can You Make Ramen In The Microwave? (Guide)

We have all been in situations when we are freakin’ hungry but there’s nothing to eat in the refrigerator and no access to a stove too! When you want to eat in a budget then make the most of what you can afford – a packet of ramen cooked in a microwave can serve as a tasty and filling meal. …

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5 Best Japanese Knives For Chopping Vegetables 2023

Japanese cuisine is much more than the aromatic flavors and authentic taste. It’s a visual treat due to the precision with which the chef slices and chops the ingredients, be it fish, meat, vegetables, or fruits. Do you know where he gets this level of precision? There’s, of course, his experience but he also has his secret weapon – a …

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30 Good Ideas for Sushi Roll Fillings

I know the Japanese traditionalists may frown at me for taking liberty with the sushi roll fillings. But, trust me, the fillings can go as far as you like! With sushi becoming a popular delicacy worldwide, there are so many interesting ideas for sushi roll fillings. If you love making sushi at home, try these 30 different ideas, play with …