Articles – Norecipes - Elevating Everyday Meals https://norecipes.com/articles/ Fri, 03 Nov 2023 01:11:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 https://norecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/favicon-32x32.png Articles – Norecipes - Elevating Everyday Meals https://norecipes.com/articles/ 32 32 How to Make Panko Bread Crumbs https://norecipes.com/panko-bread-crumbs/ https://norecipes.com/panko-bread-crumbs/#comments Sun, 27 Aug 2023 13:56:43 +0000 https://norecipes.com/?p=119399 If you've ever wondered what makes foods like tonkatsu extraordinarily light and crisp, the answer is "panko." Panko (パン粉) literally means "bread crumbs" in Japanese, but they aren't just your run-of-the-mill bread crumbs. They're set apart by their light, feathery texture and coarse crumbs, which create a thick shatteringly crisp coating for fried foods. All...

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]]> https://norecipes.com/panko-bread-crumbs/feed/ 7 Best Sake for Cooking https://norecipes.com/what-is-sake/ https://norecipes.com/what-is-sake/#comments Sun, 06 Aug 2023 05:59:30 +0000 https://norecipes.com/?p=119028 Sake isn't just a beverage to consume with a meal; it's also a magical elixir that can elevate your cooking to a whole new level. Here's everything you need to know about sake. What is Sake? In Japan, sake means "liquor," but to the rest of the world, it's become synonymous with an alcoholic beverage...

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]]> https://norecipes.com/what-is-sake/feed/ 2 Kinako (Roasted Soybean Powder) https://norecipes.com/kinako-roasted-soybean-powder/ https://norecipes.com/kinako-roasted-soybean-powder/#comments Sun, 23 Jul 2023 07:21:04 +0000 https://norecipes.com/?p=118878 Kinako, also known as roasted soybean powder, is a classic condiment used in wagashi for coating traditional Japanese sweets. As the soybeans slowly roast, their natural sugars caramelize, unlocking a delicate, nutty flavor reminiscent of toasted hazelnuts. Once ground into a delicate powder, this one-ingredient wonder becomes a versatile addition to your culinary repertoire, ready...

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]]> https://norecipes.com/kinako-roasted-soybean-powder/feed/ 4 What is Miso? https://norecipes.com/what-is-miso-paste/ https://norecipes.com/what-is-miso-paste/#comments Tue, 20 Jun 2023 18:09:47 +0000 https://norecipes.com/?p=118306 What is Miso Paste Miso paste is a fermented soybean paste that's a pantry staple of Japanese cuisine. It's typically made from soybeans, koji, and salt. Koji or Aspergillus Oryzae is a filamentous fungus propagated on grains such as rice or barley and is the microorganism that breaks down protein in the soybeans into amino...

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]]> https://norecipes.com/what-is-miso-paste/feed/ 2 5 Reasons to Use a Kitchen Scale https://norecipes.com/why-use-kitchen-scale/ https://norecipes.com/why-use-kitchen-scale/#comments Sun, 23 Apr 2023 07:53:57 +0000 https://norecipes.com/?p=116719 If you've been looking through my recipes, you may have noticed that I use weight measurements. I know most people in the US use volumetric measurements like cups and tablespoons, but using a scale is better AND easier. Here's why: The Importance of Precision A recipe is like a formula for scientists or sheet music...

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]]> https://norecipes.com/why-use-kitchen-scale/feed/ 8 How to Cook Japanese Short-Grain Rice https://norecipes.com/cook-japanese-short-grain-rice/ https://norecipes.com/cook-japanese-short-grain-rice/#comments Sun, 17 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +0000 https://norecipes.com/?p=111569 Short Grain Rice for Japanese Food Here in Japan, rice is a staple of the Japanese diet, and it's one of the first things that kids learn how to cook. Most people use a rice cooker for cooking rice these days, but in this tutorial, I want to show you a foolproof traditional method for...

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]]> https://norecipes.com/cook-japanese-short-grain-rice/feed/ 15 How to Make Japanese Curry Powder https://norecipes.com/how-to-make-japanese-curry-powder/ https://norecipes.com/how-to-make-japanese-curry-powder/#comments Sun, 30 May 2021 15:14:29 +0000 https://norecipes.com/?p=105920 Japanese Curry Powder (カレー粉) If you've been following along on the blog for very long, you may know that perfecting a Japanese curry from scratch that rivals the instant roux blocks sold in Japan has been a personal obsession for a good part of my life. I think I got there with version 4 of...

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]]> https://norecipes.com/how-to-make-japanese-curry-powder/feed/ 20 What is Umami? https://norecipes.com/what-is-umami-the-fifth-taste/ https://norecipes.com/what-is-umami-the-fifth-taste/#comments Wed, 03 Mar 2021 11:49:41 +0000 https://norecipes.com/?p=105208 The Fifth Taste Umami is a term coined by a Japanese scientist in the early twentieth century to describe a fifth basic taste. It's a separate taste from salty, sweet, sour, and bitter. It is the taste you sense when you plug your nose and take a sip of chicken soup or eat a pork...

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]]> https://norecipes.com/what-is-umami-the-fifth-taste/feed/ 6 Japanese Konbini Egg Sandwich Showdown https://norecipes.com/japanese-konbini-egg-sandwich-showdown/ https://norecipes.com/japanese-konbini-egg-sandwich-showdown/#comments Mon, 15 Jul 2019 12:49:50 +0000 https://norecipes.com/?p=99840 The Contenders FamilyMart Egg Sandwich FamilyMart, often abbreviated to Famima, is the second-largest konbini chain in Japan, and unlike the other two (which were acquired by Japanese companies) it's a homegrown convenience store chain. FamilyMart's egg sandwich is the thinnest and cheapest of the three, with the least amount of protein, but over double the...

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