This was one of the dishes that on the few very lucky days that we had spare fish heads that … More
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Steamed Managatsuo Cantonese Style 蒸し真魚鰹 (まながつお)
Introducing a much well less known premium fish in Japan- Managatsuo. Much more famous in South East Asian countries such … More
1. An Introduction to Katsuobushi (鰹節) and Skipjack Tuna (カツオと鰹入門)
Introduction to a series of in-depth articles on Katsuobushi (鰹節) and Skipjack Tuna (鰹), including how it made and how to freshly shave it.
The Science of Making Stocks
Stocks form the base flavours of many dishes, from sauces all the way to stews, and are a blank sheet … More
How to Grow Koji 麹
The word koji (Kouji/麹) in Japanese is a general term of a grain that has been inoculated with a species … More
Anago (穴子/アナゴ), Japanese Style Simmered Sea Eel Recipe
Easily mistaken as Unagi (日本鰻), Anago is another eel commonly eaten in Japan with the main difference being that Anago … More
Ricotta Stuffed Courgette Flower Salad, Botan Shrimp and Hazelnuts
Ricotta Stuffed Courgette Flower Salad, Botan Shrimp (Botan Ebi/ぼたんえび) and Hazelnuts Courgette flowers start coming into season for a short … More
Wild Boar Nabe (Botan Nabe/ ぼたん鍋; Inoshishi-nabe/猪鍋)
Japanese Wild Boar Hotpot Wild boar hotpot originated from Tanba Sasayama (丹波篠山市) in Hyogo prefecture (兵庫県) and soon spread around … More
On Ramen Noodles – A Biochemist’s Take
This article has been kindly edited and proofread by Esmé. How and Why to Make Ramen Noodles Alkaline The source of … More
Bouillabaisse with Sea Urchin Rouille
Bouillabaisse with Sea Urchin Rouille Bouillabaisse is a traditional Provençal fish soup that originated from Marseille in France. The dish … More