Oshiruko, or zenzai, is one of the desserts we crave during a cold winter. By the way, do you know what the difference is between oshiruko and zenzai? Actually, they both vary depending on the region and can be defined in many different ways. Therefore, when people who are reading this article hear about oshiruko or zenzai as mentioned here, what they’ll picture in their minds may differ according to the part of Japan they call home. Contents: Oshiruko is Excellent Dessert Oshiruko’s Supporting Cast Oshiruko Recipe Fun Recipe of Oshiruko Oshiruko is Excellent Dessert Generally, in the Kanto region a soup dish contammg “bean paste” made of red beans is referred to as shiruko, whereas in the Kansai region […]
The Japanese traditional confectionery, wagashi, is very delicately shaped and flavored with natural ingredients such as agar, strained azuki beans, and yomogi (mugwort) leaf. In Japan, seasonality plays an important part of their food culture, especially in regards to the ingredients, theme, color, and presentation. For Japanese culinary arts, all these should match the season. The Japanese dessert wagashi is the epitome of how Japanese celebrate season and life! Spring Wagashi | Summer Wagashi | Autumn Wagashi | Winter Wagashi Japanese Dessert (Wagashi) in Spring In spring, cherry blossoms bloom throughout the nation and people hold hanami, or cherry-blossom viewing parties. Spring also marks the beginning of the school year (in the Japanese system of education)and the time to make […]
Wagashi is the generic term for Japanese-style confections, which include not just sweets, but also savory snack foods like the soy-sauce-flavored arare or the recent hit, wasabi peas. However, when a Japanese person talks about wagashi it usually means doughy, sweet-flavored namagashi (moist confections) or han-namagashi (semi-moist confections). Take manju (sweet buns) for example: slow-cooked, sweet azuki bean paste is wrapped inside a soft bun that has designs crafted onto it. Wagashi has its own distinctive Japanese style and is irresistibly fascinating. Contents: Wagashi – Traditional Japanese Confectionery 5 Most General Wagashi You Can Find at Japanese Market Dango -Little rice balls on skewers Manju-The skin on the outside and the filling of azuki (red beans) Yokan -Azuki (red beans) […]
Matcha is a powdered green tea. Since olden times, it has most commonly been prepared and served in the form of tea ceremonies. Contents: What is Matcha (Green Powdered Tea)? The History of Tea Cultivation of Tea Matcha tea benefits Recipes with matcha green tea powder Matcha Soy Milk Dessert Recipe Smooth Matcha Pudding Recipe Matcha Ice-cream Recipe Easy-to-make Matcha Kinak Shake Recipe What is Matcha (Green Powdered Tea)? Like the saying, “nichijousahanji,” which means everyday occurrence includes the kanji for tea “cha” and rice “han”, tea has been a most vital and irreplaceable part of our daily lives since ancient times. Tea is known as an aromatic beverage, generally prepared and enjoyed through the combination of tea leaves with […]
Tea is known as an aromatic beverage, generally prepared and enjoyed through the combination of tea leaves with hot water. Contents: What is Green Tea? Green Tea Process How to brew delicious tea? Best Japanese Green Tea Brands Desserts Packed with Catechin What is Green Tea? General questions about tea 1. How much caffeine is in tea? It depends on how the tea has been brewed, but generally 8 fl oz. of green tea contains about 30 to 50 mg of caffeine. The longer the tea leaves have been fermented, the greater their caffeine content will be. Therefore, oolong tea and black tea contain more caffeine than green tea. 2. When should I drink tea to get the most benefits? […]
