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Lechon kawali recipe (Crispy fried pork belly)
We Filipinos consider ourselves a people who don’t like wasting anything, especially food. And any dish that’s leftover is spun into another dish ready to be consumed the next mealtime! One such dish is lechon kawali. In the event that a whole lechon baboy isn’t devoured in a big celebration, ...
Beef Yakiniku vs. Beef Misono: 5 Main Differences
Yakiniku and misono are both delicious Japanese beef dishes, but there are some differences. Yakiniku is a BBQ dish made with thinly sliced beef, while misono is a cooked dish made with thinly sliced beef. Yakiniku typically uses a variety of cuts, including ribeye, sirloin, and short rib. On the ot...
How much does onigiri cost in Japan? It won’t break the bank
Without a doubt, onigiri is a local favorite in all of Japan. It’s cheap, convenient, and tasty; the perfect snack or lunch while traveling. But what exactly does cheap mean? Onigiri is one of the cheapest items in a Japanese convenience store. On average, one onigiri is 115 to 150 yen or a little...
Best Japanese Pocket Knives “Higonokami”: 5 Factors to Consider
Japanese pocket knives are awesome, but choosing the right “higonokami” (肥後守) can be a little tricky. Let’s look at some of the best ones and how to choose the perfect one for you. I’ll also include some tips on how to use it safely. Let’s get to it! Let’s take a look at the top [....
Is Dashi a Miso Paste? Don’t Confuse One With The Other
If you are new to Japanese cuisine, it’s OK to be what we call “miso confused”. Given that both miso and dashi often go together in many Japanese dishes, it is easy to confuse both with each other. However, miso paste and dashi are not one and the same thing. Miso paste is a salty […]
How Long Can Takoyaki Last before it goes bad & can you freeze it?
Takoyaki is delicious, and if you make it you probably don’t want any of it to go to waste. I bet you are wondering if you can store it in the refrigerator or freezer until you are ready to eat more. You can store takoyaki in the fridge or freezer. You do need to do […]
Honesuki vs Hankotsu: Which Knife is Right for You? Differences Explained!
Meat processing requires a heavy-duty Japanese knife with a sharp blade and tip to separate meat, tendons, and fat from the bone of beef, pork, and poultry. But what type of knife is best for this task? Well, there are two excellent options: the honesuki poultry boning knife and the hankotsu butcher...
Taste the Difference: Amazake vs Sake
There’s a lot of confusion about amazake and sake. Are they the same? Do they taste the same? Although both sake and amazake are rice-based alcoholic beverages, they’re quite different. Amazake is often non-alcoholic and has a sweet taste and creamy substance, while sake has alcohol, is transpar...
AUS-10 vs VG-10 Steel: Know the Difference Before You Buy
When it comes to the stainless steel used to make the best kitchen knives, AUS-10 and VG-10 are very popular because they produce sharp and durable blades. AUS-10 and VG-10 are Japanese steel types, and they’re used to make quality knives like gyuto, santoku, Yanagi and more1 But how to know which...
Do you eat onigiri cold? Often yes, but it’s delicious hot as well
Onigiri is very popular in Japan and you might compare it to sandwiches in the US, because of their convenience. But how is it served? Do you eat onigiri cold, like we do sandwiches? Japanese people will usually eat onigiri served cold. If you ever take a trip to Japan, you may notice onigiri in [.....
Most popular Japanese konamono or “flour things”: Have you tried them all?
Have you heard about Japanese Konamono dishes? Hint: it’s all about flour! So, you’re probably wondering, “what is konamono?” A konamono dish refers to a type of food in which flour is one of the main ingredients. Konamono is also called “flour things” (Kona = flour + mono = things) beca...