{"title":"Japanese Pantry Essentials","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start with Japanese food staples\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're new to cooking Japanese food at home, the shopping list is shorter than you might think. A good soy sauce and a bag of short-grain rice will get you further than any single bottle of sauce ever could. Add mirin for its gentle sweetness, a jar of miso paste, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thewasabicompany.co.uk\/collections\/dashi-and-katsuobushi\" title=\"Buy Japanese dashi stock and katsuobushi bonito flakes online here\"\u003edashi or katsuobushi\u003c\/a\u003e flakes for the backbone of umami running through nearly every Japanese meal. These are the Japanese staples that do the real work. And the ones you'll reorder as soon as you finish them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond that starting shelf, a few essential Japanese ingredients are worth considering. Toasted \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thewasabicompany.co.uk\/collections\/japanese-sesame-oil\" title=\"Buy Japanese sesame oil online here, choose from a large selection\"\u003esesame oil\u003c\/a\u003e brings a warm, nutty aroma the moment it hits a hot pan. Rice vinegar sharpens dressings and pickles without overpowering. And some \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thewasabicompany.co.uk\/collections\/nori\" title=\"Buy Japanese nori sheets online here\"\u003enori\u003c\/a\u003e, furikake and a bag of udon or soba noodles mean supper is twenty minutes away, not an hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything in this collection has been picked with everyday cooking in mind. No obscure single-use bottles, no seasonal one-offs. Just the Japanese food staples we'd keep in our own kitchens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilding meals with your Japanese cooking essentials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the cupboard is stocked, cooking gets easier. A bowl of rice topped with grilled fish, a spoon of miso, a scatter of sesame seeds and a sheet of nori becomes a full meal in no time. That's the promise of a well-built Japanese pantry. Dinner without the drama, night after night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor soups and simmered dishes, dashi is the starting point. A quick infusion of kombu and katsuobushi gives you a clean, gently smoky broth that carries miso, tofu, wilted greens and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thewasabicompany.co.uk\/collections\/noodles\" title=\"Buy Japanese noodles online here and choose between ramen, udon, soba, somen and more\"\u003enoodles\u003c\/a\u003e beautifully. Ramen and udon reward the same base with heartier toppings, while soba wants little more than a chilled dipping sauce and a mound of grated ginger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeasonings pull it all together. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thewasabicompany.co.uk\/collections\/furikake\" title=\"Buy Japanese furikake seasoning online here\"\u003eFurikake\u003c\/a\u003e over rice for breakfast. A pinch of shichimi togarashi on eggs. Toasted sesame stirred through spinach with a splash of soy. None of it is complicated. It's just what happens when good Japanese cooking ingredients are within arm's reach. Working through this collection is a straightforward way to build a Japanese grocery list from scratch: start with the Japanese staples above, then restock each one as you finish it. That's your pantry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sudachi-kombu-ponzu-sauce","title":"Sudachi Kombu Ponzu Sauce","description":"\u003cp\u003eTraditionally made in every way except bonito fish is excluded, to keep this ponzu sauce vegan. Soy sauce and kombu seaweed stock deliver plenty of umami flavour, mirin and amazake balance the saltiness with their natural sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh sudachi juice is the star here though, fruits are harvested green and unripe to deliver a strong flavour reminiscent of lime, but sudachi is sharper, almost peppery. Combined with rich umami and mineral flavours, all balanced with sweetness, this is a versatile ponzu that enriches any dish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in 300ml and 700ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Marusho\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA family business now run by the fourth generation, Marusho's vinegar brewery is located in the same building where the business began in 1879.  Mud \u0026amp; wood walls and earthenware floors house the giant cedarwood barrels, some more than 100 years old, where the fermentation of the vinegars take place. Vinegars are made with rice grown on the family estate, water from the nearby Kumano mountains of Wakayama and only the highest quality natural ingredients. The progress of fermentation is minutely monitored by skilled craftsmen throughout the 90 - 500 day process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe class=\"note-video-clip\" height=\"360\" width=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AsEXIEgw8Ww\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marusho","offers":[{"title":"300ml","offer_id":46554574291225,"sku":"WSB.PONZU.03","price":10.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"700ml","offer_id":46554574323993,"sku":"WSB.PONZU.04","price":21.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7763\/2793\/files\/sudachi-kombu-ponzu-sauce-2026.webp?v=1774362285"},{"product_id":"champonzu-mixed-citrus-ponzu-sauce","title":"Champonzu, Mixed Citrus Ponzu Sauce","description":"\u003cp\u003eClassic ponzu sauce using a generous amount of five different Japanese citrus fruits: yuzu, daidai, yuko, kabosu, sudachi and homemade umami rich stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eIf you buy one ponzu, buy this one\u003c\/i\u003e\". So speaks a chef customer of ours who chooses this ponzu over his own homemade ponzu! Every bottle is packed with citrus zing, sweetness of plum and hon mirin, plus a rich depth of flavour. Serve with sashimi, sushi and gyoza, dress a salad, marinade a meat, add zest to fish or add a dash to a dip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in 300ml  and 700ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRefrigerate once open and consume within 3 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Marusho\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA family business now run by the fourth generation, Marusho's vinegar brewery is located in the same building where the business began in 1879.  Mud \u0026amp; wood walls and earthenware floors house the giant cedarwood barrels, some more than 100 years old, where the fermentation of the vinegars take place. Vinegars are made with rice grown on the family estate, water from the nearby Kumano mountains of Wakayama and only the highest quality natural ingredients. The progress of fermentation is minutely monitored by skilled craftsmen throughout the 90 - 500 day process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe class=\"note-video-clip\" height=\"360\" width=\"640\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AsEXIEgw8Ww\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marusho","offers":[{"title":"300ml","offer_id":46554686751001,"sku":"WSB.PONZU.05","price":11.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"700ml","offer_id":46554686783769,"sku":"WSB.PONZU.06","price":23.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7763\/2793\/files\/champonzu-ponzu-sauce-2026.webp?v=1774362202"},{"product_id":"tosazu-dashi-vinegar","title":"Tosazu, Dashi Vinegar","description":"\u003cp\u003eHigh quality \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thewasabicompany.co.uk\/collections\/japanese-rice-vinegar\"\u003erice vinegar\u003c\/a\u003e fermented in Japanese cedar casks seasoned with 100% natural kombu seaweed, bonito fish flakes, amazake and mirin. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTosazu from Marusho is world renowned, it can be found in the kitchens of countless top chefs. The typical reaction from chefs when asked about this Tosazu is appreciation of the rich flavour of smoked bonito and the perfect balance of acidity and sweetness.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnsurprisingly this our best selling vinegar. It is used to dress all vegetables and is particularly well suited for Sunomono cucumber salad and seaweed; it also combines exceptionally well with fish carpaccio. Use in simple dressings, in small amounts, to great effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in 300ml and 700ml \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore in a cool, dark place. Refrigerate once open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Marusho\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA family business now run by the fourth generation, Marusho's vinegar brewery is located in the same building where the business began in 1879.  Mud and wood walls with earthenware floors house the giant cedarwood barrels, some more than 100 years old, where the fermentation of the vinegars take place. Vinegars are made with rice grown on the family estate, water from the nearby Kumano mountains of Wakayama and only the highest quality natural ingredients. The progress of fermentation is minutely monitored by skilled craftsmen throughout the 90 - 500 day process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe class=\"note-video-clip\" height=\"360\" width=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AsEXIEgw8Ww\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marusho","offers":[{"title":"300ml","offer_id":46554724499737,"sku":"WSB.VINEGAR.06","price":13.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"700ml","offer_id":46554724532505,"sku":"WSB.VINEGAR.07","price":26.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7763\/2793\/files\/tosazu-japanese-vinegar-2025.webp?v=1761306520"},{"product_id":"sushizu-sushi-vinegar","title":"Sushizu, Sushi Vinegar","description":"\u003cp\u003eSushizu is traditionally crafted from 100% natural ingredients for a sophisticated sushi \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thewasabicompany.co.uk\/collections\/japanese-rice-vinegar\"\u003erice vinegar\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSushizu is a high quality vinegar designed to add sweet sophistication to your sushi rice. It is made from a fine mixture of carefully balanced natural foods: pure rice vinegar, kombu seaweed, amazake and hon mirin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in 300ml and 700ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRefrigerate once open and use within 3 months\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Marusho\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA family business now run by the fourth generation, Marusho's vinegar brewery is located in the same building where the business began in 1879.  Mud \u0026amp; wood walls and earthenware floors house the giant cedarwood barrels, some more than 100 years old, where the fermentation of the vinegars take place. Vinegars are made with rice grown on the family estate, water from the nearby Kumano mountains of Wakayama and only the highest quality natural ingredients. The progress of fermentation is minutely monitored by skilled craftsmen throughout the 90 - 500 day process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe class=\"note-video-clip\" height=\"360\" width=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AsEXIEgw8Ww\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marusho","offers":[{"title":"300ml","offer_id":46554742554905,"sku":"WSB.VINEGAR.08","price":10.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"700ml","offer_id":46554742587673,"sku":"WSB.VINEGAR.09","price":20.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7763\/2793\/files\/sushizu-vinegar-300ml.webp?v=1743507455"},{"product_id":"green-yuzu-kosho-50g","title":"Green Yuzu Kosho - 50g","description":"\u003cp\u003eClassic Japanese condiment packed with aroma and flavour of fresh yuzu with fresh chilli heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKosho can be served on the side of the plate with almost anything and makes an excellent topping to canapés.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd to soy sauce for dipping sushi or sashimi or add a teaspoon to any bowl of soup you want liven up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombine with one of our ponzus to add extra yuzu zing and chilli fire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in 50g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore in a cool, dark place. Refrigerate once open.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kabosu Honke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46554830012697,"sku":"WSB.YUZUKOSHO.02","price":8.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7763\/2793\/files\/yuzu-kosho-green-50g.webp?v=1743507448"},{"product_id":"rishiri-wild-kombu-seaweed","title":"Rishiri Wild Kombu Seaweed","description":"\u003cp\u003eKombu (kelp) from Rishiri Island of Hokkaïdo, is known as the best kombu in Japan. Integral to Japanese cuisine dashi stock is the starting point for many dishes including miso soup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in 85g and 1kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore in a cool, dark place. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Uneno","offers":[{"title":"85g","offer_id":46554984874265,"sku":"WSB.SEAWEED.01","price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":46554984939801,"sku":"WSB.SEAWEED.16","price":231.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7763\/2793\/products\/kombu_seaweed.jpg?v=1743507433"},{"product_id":"japanese-awase-barley-miso-paste-500g","title":"Awase Barley Miso - 500g","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe addition of barley to this Japanese rice miso paste intensifies the flavour. Japanese chefs will often pass barley miso paste through a sieve to enhance the flavour as the barley reacts with the air. Excellent for a rustic miso soup with character and depth this miso can also be used to marinate meat, fish and vegetables and can be added to any soup where depth and umami richness is called for. Pair with our Kombu or Dashi for an excellent quality miso soup.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTsurumiso are located on the banks of the Yanagawa River in Fukuoka prefecture, the company has over 140 years of experience and knowledge handed down over generations. Their goal is to create exceptional miso but also “a taste that you won't get tired of”. Ingredients are carefully selected and all sourced from Japan, including all natural salt, no additives are used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in 500g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore in a cool, dark place. Refrigerate once open.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tsurumiso","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46554990248217,"sku":"WSB.MISO.10","price":8.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7763\/2793\/files\/awase-barley-miso-500g_8e4158f7-8487-458b-a83f-1850c3fcc64d.webp?v=1743507431"},{"product_id":"japanese-white-miso-paste-500g","title":"White Miso - 500g","description":"\u003cp\u003eJapanese white miso is a sweeter, less salty type of soybean paste that has been fermented over a shorter period for a lighter flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent for a light miso soup this miso paste can also be used to marinate meat, fish and vegetables, enhance salad dressings and can be added to any soup where a slightly sweetened umami flavour is called for. Pair with our Kombu or Concentrated Dashi for an excellent quality miso soup.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhite miso is also used in sweet dishes to bring a slightly salty tang and increase the depth of flavour. Pairs particularly well with caramel, toffee, chocolate and cream desserts. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTsurumiso are located on the banks of the Yanagawa River in Fukuoka prefecture, the company has over 140 years of experience and knowledge handed down over generations. Their goal is to create exceptional miso but also “a taste that you won't get tired of”. Ingredients are carefully selected and all sourced from Japan, including all natural salt, no additives are used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in 500g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore in a cool, dark place. Refrigerate once open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #295218;\" color=\"#295218\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBut..... What is miso? How is miso made?  \u003ca title=\"If you want to learn what miso is and how to use miso, read our journal\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thewasabicompany.co.uk\/blogs\/journal\/what-is-miso-and-how-to-use-it\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eLearn all about it in Part 1 of our blog all about miso\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #295218;\" color=\"#295218\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnd... What are the different types of miso?  \u003ca title=\"Part 2 of our guide to miso, how to use it and what are the different types of miso\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thewasabicompany.co.uk\/blogs\/journal\/what-are-the-different-types-of-miso\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eWe explain it all in Part 2\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #295218;\" color=\"#295218\"\u003eHow to make miso soup?  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7763\/2793\/files\/how_to_make_miso_soup_instruction.pdf?v=1692890634\" title=\"Guide how to make miso soup\"\u003eSee our simple guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tsurumiso","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46555000537369,"sku":"WSB.MISO.08","price":8.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7763\/2793\/files\/white-miso-500g.webp?v=1743507430"},{"product_id":"japanese-red-miso-paste-500g","title":"Red Miso - 500g","description":"\u003cp\u003eJapanese Red Miso paste, familiarly known as Aka Dashi Miso gains its dark colour and beefy, umami rich flavour from the addition of barley grains and long fermentation time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent for a traditional, full flavoured miso soup this miso can also be used to marinate meat, fish and vegetables and can be added to any soup where a rich umami flavour is called for. Pair with our Kombu or Dashi for an excellent quality miso soup.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTsurumiso are located on the banks of the Yanagawa River in Fukuoka prefecture, the company has over 140 years of experience and knowledge handed down over generations. Their goal is to create exceptional miso but also “a taste that you won't get tired of”. Ingredients are carefully selected and all sourced from Japan, including all natural salt, no additives are used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in 500g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore in a cool, dark place. Refrigerate once open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #295218;\" color=\"#295218\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBut..... What is miso? How is miso made?  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thewasabicompany.co.uk\/blogs\/journal\/what-is-miso-and-how-to-use-it\" title=\"If you want to learn what miso is and how to use miso, read our journal\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eLearn all about it in Part 1 of our blog all about miso\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #295218;\" color=\"#295218\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnd... What are the different types of miso?  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thewasabicompany.co.uk\/blogs\/journal\/what-are-the-different-types-of-miso\" title=\"Part 2 of our guide to miso, how to use it and what are the different types of miso\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eWe explain it all in Part 2\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #295218;\" color=\"#295218\"\u003eHow to make miso soup?  \u003ca title=\"Guide how to make miso soup\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7763\/2793\/files\/how_to_make_miso_soup_instruction.pdf?v=1692890634\"\u003eSee our simple guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e See what Tim Anderson has to say about Red Miso:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZSQGCr0cR2o\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" class=\"note-video-clip\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tsurumiso","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46555015905561,"sku":"WSB.MISO.09","price":8.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7763\/2793\/files\/red-miso-500g.webp?v=1743507429"},{"product_id":"wadaman-roasted-gold-sesame-seeds","title":"Wadaman Roasted Gold Sesame Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe 50g product has a Best Before Date of 15\/09\/2026.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich and nutty flavour with the strongest aroma and flavour of all the seeds. Excellent with vegetables like broccoli and spinach and adds a wonderfully rich sesame flavour to ice creams.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWadaman sesame, based in Osaka, have been sourcing the best quality sesame seeds for over 130 years. These seeds are graded and cleaned during a 6 step process to ensure only the best quality seeds remain. Expertly roasted over a further three steps involves minute adjustments to temperature and time, ensuring the seeds are roasted to the very centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis roasting technique has been overseen by fourth generation master roaster Etsuji Wada for the last 45 years. 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