"Join me as I forage for wild vegetables in Japan’s forests and turn them into delicious dishes! Discover the traditional methods, flavors, and cultural significance of foraging in Japan. #ForagingJap ...

an online survey suggests Japanese are not overly fond of cooking compared with people in other countries. This was the finding of a private survey among 800 men and women aged at least 18 each ...

So what are the essentials and which dishes should you cook first? Try to get your hands on a Japanese soy sauce (or ‘shoyu’). Shoyu can be light (‘usukuchi’), with a saltier flavour ...

Beijing-born cooking expert Wu Wen has imparted Chinese home cooking in Japan for years. Our new series on cooking will start by introducing her beansprout stir-fry. Wu says the beansprout is “a ...

1. Cut the firm tofu in half, then into 2cm thick slices. Drain thoroughly. 2. Cut out the tomato's core. Make a deep, crisscross incision on the top of the tomato and blanch. Once the skin starts ...

Cook the rice with miso-seasoned water ... It's a city where you can still experience the atmosphere and lifestyle of old Japan.

Sachiyo Harada was walking down Paris’ Avenue de l'Opera when a young girl saw her, smiled and exclaimed, "Ah! You're the onigiri (rice ball) girl!” Harada was born in Hokkaido, but after 20 ...

If you want to save time, buy pre-sliced pork – the kind for Japanese barbecue ... The amount of onion can remain the same, and the cooking time doesn’t change. Of course, for bigger appetites ...

It may sound too simple, but those are just a few of the benefits when kids learn to cook. Cooking builds life skills, promotes healthy eating, boosts confidence and strengthens family bonds — all ...

Somewhat similar to sake, Mirin is a slightly sweet, fermented Japanese cooking wine and a staple in many pantries, both ...

This is a dish I used to eat for lunch at Japanese restaurants, until I realised it's easy to cook at home. It can be homey or luxurious, depending on the beef you choose. Supermarket beef is fine ...

Somen noodles are readily available in specialist Japanese and Chinese supermarkets in the UK and are usually bought dried. Due to their thin shape, they're quick to cook and make a great speedy meal.