Category - Seasoning

If you’ve ever wanted to try your hand at preparing and cooking some healthy Japanese meals, you’ll first need to make sure you have some important pantry items on hand. Umami Insider has composed this collection of amazing condiments and sauces.

Soy sauce is one of the most important ingredients in Japanese cuisine and part of the golden ratio for creating distinctive Japanese sauces and seasonings.

Did you know that there are actually many types of miso, each with varied culinary uses in Japanese cooking? The different ingredients used to create miso paste result in different flavors, making miso a very versatile ingredient.

Shichimi togarashi is a Japanese blend of 7 spices and is commonly used as a seasoning in soups, noodle dishes, or as an addition to salad dressing.

Knowing about different kinds of Japanese dashi enable you to cook Japanese food better and the rewarding umami flavor is well worth it! Learn more and you’ll be able to explore new avenues of wonderful flavor in Japanese cuisine.

Red bean paste (anko) is a sweet ingredient often used in Japan as a filling for various pastries, to flavor confectioneries, and even for use in ice cream. You can make your own red bean paste and use it in several recipes.

Katsuobushi refers to bonito that has been dried, smoked and then shaved into flakes. It is a main ingredient of dashi broth, but the seasoning can be used to add umami to almost anything.

The Japanese have been using a healthy flour for centuries, and you may wish to start using it too once you realize how versatile and healthy it is. It is called Kinako, and it is a flour made from soybeans.

Mirin is a Japanese cooking wine typically used in stir-fries, sauces and marinades. But there are plenty of other creative ways mirin can be used in the kitchen to enhance and flavor a variety of foods and dishes.