Condiments – Norecipes - Elevating Everyday Meals

Marinated Mushrooms

Marc Matsumoto — Sun, 29 Oct 2023 14:36:47 +0000

This luscious blend of maitake, shimeji, and nameko mushrooms is sautéed to golden perfection before being pickled in a tangy, umami-packed marinade. With a playful kick from the red chili flakes and a fresh herbal zing from some basil, this easy Japanese mushroom recipe creates a tangy, sweet appetizer that's equally at home alongside a...

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Kinako (Roasted Soybean Powder)

Marc Matsumoto — Sun, 23 Jul 2023 07:21:04 +0000

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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Ginger Miso Dressing

Marc Matsumoto — Sun, 11 Jun 2023 12:13:54 +0000

Think of salads, and the dressing often comes as an afterthought. But imagine a sauce that could transform a simple bowl of lettuce into a satisfying meal with just a drizzle. That's the beauty of a Japanese salad dressing like this Ginger Miso Dressing. With a balance of tangy rice vinegar, savory miso, sweet honey,...

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Seasoned Sushi Vinegar

Marc Matsumoto — Sun, 14 May 2023 13:13:30 +0000

Sushi is just cooked rice, seafood, and some seasonings, but the finest sushi chefs in Japan distinguish themselves from the rest by carefully selecting their ingredients and employing secret techniques that they've developed to transform these basic ingredients. The first step to perfect sushi, whether you're making nigiri sushi or a sushi roll, is to...

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How to Make Gyoza Sauce

Marc Matsumoto — Sun, 30 Apr 2023 12:59:01 +0000

Take your gyoza game to the next level with this trio of heavenly potsticker sauce recipes that bring your dumplings to life with a kaleidoscope of flavors. My traditional gyoza dipping sauce offers a timeless medley of tangy, savory, and spicy notes that enhance the flavors of your dumplings without overpowering them. Meanwhile, the Miso...

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Crispy Chicken with Ginger Scallion Sauce

Marc Matsumoto — Sun, 19 Feb 2023 14:54:31 +0000

For this easy chicken recipe, I took inspiration from the Chinese classic Scallion Chicken (葱油鸡 - cōng yóu jī). In my version, I pan-fry the chicken like a steak which renders the skin as crispy as a potato chip while leaving the meat underneath both tender and juicy. The best part, though, is the fragrant...

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Japanese Seasoning Soy Sauce

Marc Matsumoto — Sun, 23 Oct 2022 14:47:10 +0000

Japanese Seasoning Soy Sauce By infusing soy sauce with a few ingredients, you can make a seasoning soy sauce that combines some of the most commonly used flavors in Japanese cuisine into a single versatile sauce. It's known as Dashi Shoyu (だし醤油) in Japan, and its an easy way to add the smoky aroma and...

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Japanese Ponzu Sauce

Marc Matsumoto — Sun, 25 Sep 2022 08:24:13 +0000

Japanese Ponzu Sauce (ポン酢醤油) Ponzu Sauce, or Ponzu Shoyu, is a blend of tangy citrus juices with soy sauce used as a seasoning in Japanese cuisine. Refreshingly tart and loaded with savory umami, this homemade Ponzu sauce recipe has just a hint of balancing sweetness, making it a versatile condiment. Serve it alongside creamy Gomadare...

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Homemade Teriyaki Sauce

Marc Matsumoto — Sun, 14 Aug 2022 12:31:44 +0000

Best Homemade Teriyaki Sauce Teriyaki (照り焼き) is a Japanese culinary technique that involves cooking a protein and then glazing it in a sweet and savory sauce. Teri (照り) means shiny or glossy in Japanese, and yaki (焼き) refers to any high-temperature cooking method such as grilling, roasting, or pan-frying. The key to making an authentic...

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Umami Seasoning Salt

Marc Matsumoto — Sun, 17 Jul 2022 14:08:14 +0000

Umami Seasoning Umami is a relatively new concept in the West, but in Japan, where the taste was first identified over a century ago, it's long been an essential dimension of cooking. Simply replacing plain salt with this Umami Seasoning Salt will amplify the savory taste in any dish you cook. This easy way to...

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