Contents: What is Breton? Why is duBreton Pork Different? The Amazing Power of Pork-kun! Nijiya’s Recipe Recommendation Japanese Style Pork Recipes What is Breton? The pork sold by Nijiya Market is from “duBreton” and nicknamed “Pork-kun.” You may have noticed this name. “Breton” is, in a way, the family name of our new line of pork. In 1944, Napoleon and Adrienne Breton, who had managed a farm in Quebec, Canada, decided to establish a business that would meet their vision and strong passion for farming. After years of hard work, Aliments Breton Foods Canada, the company they created, gained an important position in the agrifoods industry in Quebec. Thus “duBreton Pork” was born from the untiring efforts of this husband-and-wife […]
Winter brings a variety of delicious leafy vegetables, which make nutritious additions to pots. Leafy vegetables, with their vivid green color, make us feel healthy just by looking at them. Among all the leafy vegetables, mitsuba is the one we’ll feature here. Mitsuba warms the body and suppresses coughs due to illness. When you start to feel ill, we recommend making a hot drink with mitsuba, ginger, and Tokyo-negi mixed with hot water. Contents: Mitsuba -Aromatic herb of Winter- How to cook Mitsuba? (Mitsuba Recipes) Mitsuba -Aromatic herb of Winter- Mitsuba, which means “three leaves,” was named after the shape of its leaf, which is divided into three parts. Its leaf and stem are edible. Mitsuba is a perennial umbellifer […]
What is Donburi (Rice Bowl)? Donburi is the Japanese word for a serving bowl, often slightly bigger than a regular rice bowl. Donburi also refers to the meal itself, which is rice topped with seasoned dishes in a donburi bowl. For example, a beef bowl, gyu-don (donburi is often shortened to “don”) is a common dish both in and out of Japan, thanks to fast food chains. Historically, donburi is a relatively new dish created by a tempura restaurant in Tokyo. In 1837, the first tempura donburi was served at the restaurant Sansada in Asakusa, Tokyo. Until then, all dishes were served on separate plates, which was time consuming for busy working class merchants in Tokyo. At first, donburi was […]
In Japanese, teri means “shining” and yaki means “to grill” or “to broil,” and teriyaki actually refers to the cooking technique of brushing a seasoning on the items you are grilling. Contents: What is Teriyaki Sauce? How to cook Teriyaki? (Teriyaki Chicken Recipe) Teriyaki Sauce Recipe Teriyaki Chicken Recipe Teriyaki Salmon Recipe Authentic Teriyaki Chicken Bowl Recipe Best Teriyaki Sauce Brands What is Teriyaki Sauce? Some of you might have a bottle of teriyaki sauce in the fridge or have seen teriyaki among the many choices in the sauce section of your local super market. But what exactly is teriyaki sauce, and is it just for Asian barbeque? In Japanese, teri means “shining” and yaki means “to grill” or “to […]
Let’s try Natto Recipe! Many natto lovers are found in the northern and southern parts of Japan. Although natto was traditionally unpopular in the Kansai area, where residents hated its distinctive smell, the advance in biotechnology has made it possible to culture pure strains of bacillus natto to create natto having less odor. Thanks to the less smelly versions, natto is now a popular food that’s enjoyed by Japanese throughout the country. Natto is delicious but it has a distinctive smell and stickiness. Even the simplest way to eat natto—putting over on rice and sprinkling it with condiments and soy sauce—never becomes boring. When cooking natto, select ingredients that go well with this dish. You can also find recipes that […]
Ikura (cured salmon roe) is known for a juicy texture that pops with every bite and a rich flavor that melts in your mouth. This gourmet food item is also one of the most popular sushi toppings. These days, ikura is used in a variety of dishes in both Japanese and Western cuisines. It’s served not just as a sushi topping but also as ikura-don (ikura on steamed rice), ikura kamameshi (ikura on rice cooked in a traditional iron pot), ikura spaghetti and so on. The Japanese have enjoyed ikura for a long time, but due to the recent growing popularity of sushi and Japanese cuisine worldwide, ikura is now enjoyed by people around the world. Contents: What is Ikura? […]
Difference between Shirasu and Chirimen Shirasu fish refers to small whitefish, specifically boiled young katakuchi-iwashi (Japanese anchovy), ma-iwashi (Japanese sardine) and urume-iwashi (round herring). Dried shirasu is called “chirimen” because it resembles the chirimen crepe fabric made by a traditional Japanese tie-dye method. Shirasu is given different names in different parts of Japan. It is called “kama-age” and “shirasu-boshi” in the Kanto region of Japan and “chirimen-jako” in the Kansai region. Contents: About Shirasu Eat Shirasu and Be Healthy! How to cook Shirasu and Chirimen? Kama-age Shirasu Don Recipe (rice bowl with boiled whitebait topping) Shirasu Tofu Burger Recipe Quick Stir Fried Takuan with Chirimen Recipe Chirimen Tsukudani Recipe Chirimen and Carrots a-la Kimpira Recipe Shirasu Pasta Recipe Shirasu Garlic […]
You will like unagi in your sushi rolls or perhaps as a part of your omakase course. Or, maybe you just like to eat white rice with eel sauce (if you haven’t, it’s a game changer, try it). No matter what form, or what you call it whether “unagi” or “eel”, it’s a fatty, meaty and delicious sushi and a much-loved staple of Japanese food enthusiasts around the world. So what is unagi, anyway? It seems like it should be seafood, because it is often listed on the sushi menu, but is it something you can catch on your next fishing trip? Is there other ways to eat unagi? Let’s find out more about this popular food! Contents: What is […]
Maguro (Tuna) as you might expected, is the most popular fish for sashimi (thinly sliced raw fish) or nigiri-sushi (hand-rolled sushi with raw fish on top). Japan is the world’s biggest consumer of tuna; large quantities of tasty tuna, both fresh (raw) and frozen, are shipped to Japan from all over the world. Contents: What is Maguro (Tuna)? Types of Maguro(Tuna) What is Hon Maguro (Bluefin Tuna)? The Deference Between Akami, Otoro and Chutoro How to cook Maguro? (recipes) What is Maguro (Tuna)? Surprisingly, the United States is ranked second in tuna consumption. Tuna caught in Micronesian waters are delivered to Hawaii; those caught in the Pacific Ocean to Los Angeles; those caught in the Gulf of Mexico to Miami; and […]
Sashimi is a preparation method for raw fish and in some cases, meats. In the United States, we are accustomed to seeing sashimi mostly at sushi restaurants as an alternative for sushi to those that prefer to enjoy the fresh raw fish without the carbs (sushi rice), but these two actually play a different role. In many cases, sashimi is an appetizer, usually served at the beginning of a meal (although local restaurants in Japan will have combination meals – teishoku – with sashimi being the main entrée). Contents: Sashimi vs Sushi Types of Sashimi How to eat Sashimi Condiment Rule What is “Sashimi Grade”? How to cook Sashimi? (Sashimi Recipes) Salmon Sashimi Zuke Don Recipe Maguro Sashimi Carpaccio, Balsamic […]
