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How to Prepare Japanese Sashimi

By Allandra

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Ever wondered how to prepare Japanese sashimi at home? Well, here's how to make the best sashimi you will ever have!.. more »

How to Cook Fried Rice

By eHow Food & Drink Editor

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Fried rice is a great dish to make with leftovers. You can use just about any kind of meat or vegetable in this recipe. The key to the true takeout flavor is to cook the rice the day before you use it for the fried rice. Allow yourself about 30 ... more »

How to Cook Japanese Rice

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Rice is a staple in many cultures. In Japan, rice is the most important food. For example the word rice in Japanese is "gohan" which also means "meal," while breakfast is "Asa (morning)-gohan. As in many cultures, rice is offered with every ... more »

How to Make Inside-Out Maki Rolls

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Inside-out rolls are known as Uramaki. They are similar to maki rolls but a little more challenging to make since the rice is on the outside of the nori. You can impress others at dinner parties by serving these along with your maki rolls... more »

How to Make Nigiri Sushi

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Making nigiri sushi (raw fish on molded rice, not a roll) requires some tricky hand maneuvers. Keep practicing and, by your fourth piece, you'll feel much more confident... more »

How to Make Teriyaki Chicken

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Teriyaki chicken is a simple way to add a little spice and flavor to dinner. Best of all, you don't have to buy teriyaki sauce when you can make it at home from common ingredients. Teriyaki sauce is easy to make and it can be used to transform ... more »

How to Stop the Burn from Spicy Food

By demonkilleresmi

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So are you like most people who like spicy food but not what comes as a after effect? You know what i mean, the burning tongue and watering eyes. Well here is a way to stop it... more »

How to Determine if Sushi Fish Is Fresh

By eHow Food & Drink Editor

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Go to restaurants with a reputation for serving fresh sushi. Your ability to distinguish fresh sushi will increase as you gain more experience... more »

How to Fill Your Pantry for Cooking Japanese Food

By Chidori N

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Having a pantry filled with basic condiments and dried food help you cook Japanese food with ease. Let me introduce some must-have items for cooking Japanese everyday dishes... more »

How to Make Miso

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Miso is a Japanese condiment that is made from soybeans. The soybeans are mixed together and processed into a red, yellow or white paste. It is combined with rice, then fermented for one to three years. After the fermentation process, the miso ... more »

How to Make Sushi Hand Rolls

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A sushi hand roll, also known as temaki sushi, is the easiest kind of sushi to make. It is also the easiest for your guests to hold. The cone shape prevents the ingredients from spilling out while eating it. While quite easy, these rolls can be ... more »

How to Make Wasabi

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Wasabi is a root similar to horseradish; in the home, it's commonly made from a powder. It has an extremely powerful effect. Be sure to have a glass of water nearby in case you put just a little too much in your soy sauce or on your sushi... more »

How to Throw a Sushi Dinner Party

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A fun way to throw a sushi party is to get everyone involved in the preparation... more »

How to Cook Omurice

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Omurice is a Japanese rice omelet that can be prepared in different ways. It can be fried rice wrapped inside an egg omelet or an omelet stuffed with pieces of chicken, stir-fried veggies and rice. No matter what's inside, omurice is always ... more »

How to Know that you are eating Sushi

By smilesatme1

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There are many shapes and colors of Sushi so if you are not familiar what Sushi really looks like here are some: Sushi taste good for some but not for me. It is healthy but then you need to get to use the taste before you really enjoy eating Sushi... more »

How to Make Mochi

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Mochi is a Japanese rice cake made from glutinous rice. This Japanese glutinous rice delicacy is molded into shape just after pounding the rice. The sticky Mochi are a bit of a challenge to eat. Mochi forms the basis of many Japanese confections ... more »

How to Make Teriyaki Chicken

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There are many ways to make teriyaki chicken, the easiest being to buy a bottle of teriyaki sauce from the grocery store and using that as a marinade and serving sauce. Making the sauce yourself can also be very simple or slightly more complex ... more »

How to Make Yakitori

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Yakitori, which translates as fried or grilled chicken in English, is a common Japanese snack food, often found at street-side kiosks or walk-up restaurants in places like train stations. Yakitori is a light, easy-to-make food that, because it is ... more »

How to Buy Japanese Food Ingredients

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Japanese food is popular when dining out, but making Japanese food at home is an option that most find intimidating. Shopping for the ingredients to prepare Japanese food at home can seem like an intimidating experience, as strange names and ... more »

How to Cook Japanese Food

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If you're craving Japanese food but don't have any good restaurants in your area, or if you'd just like to branch out in the kitchen, learning to cook Japanese food will satisfy you... more »

How to Make a Kappa Maki Roll

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Kappa maki (kappamaki) is a traditional Japanese cucumber roll and a favored choice at every sushi bar, especially by sushi-loving vegetarians. Kappa maki makes wonderful appetizers or hor d'oeuvres, and even people that aren't sushi aficionados ... more »

How to Make a Sake Bomb

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There is nothing better than sitting at a sushi joint, enjoying some fine cuisine and the company of good friends. But to enhance that experience, try a sake bomb. All you need is a little sake, a lot of beer and a designated driver... more »

How to Make Dry Curry

By spacegrrrl2012

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Dry curry is a dish that was often served to my Japanese students. It's good for when you want a taste of curry, but not the mess that comes with making a real curry. This is how to make dry curry... more »

How to make Japanese Tofu Cake

By Allandra

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Want a creamy cheesecake without the calories? Try using tofu instead! This Japanese recipe is easy to make and will be a crowd pleaser at any party... more »

How to make ponzu sauce

By jcha1985

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There are many recipes on making ponzu sauce. I have made a simpler recipe that only takes 4 ingredients... more »

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