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MISO CONFUSED?  Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About Miso

MISO CONFUSED? Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About Miso

If you're thinking MISO CONFUSED then let us explain all about miso, different types of miso and how to use it!

Japanese Rice Vinegar: How to Choose and Use It

Japanese Rice Vinegar: How to Choose and Use It

A splash into a salad, a quick pickle for something grilled, a way to lift leftovers: rice vinegar is one of those ingredients that becomes more useful the more you use it

A Guide to Japanese Drinking Vinegars

A Guide to Japanese Drinking Vinegars

Japanese drinking vinegars have a rich history. They not only tantalise the taste buds, but also offer a myriad of health benefits.

Everything you Need to Know about Wasabi

Everything you Need to Know about Wasabi

Did you know that most commercial wasabi doesn’t actually contain any real wasabi? Yuki explains why real wasabi is so much better than wasabi paste...

Why do Japanese Cooks Steam Seafood with Sake?

Why do Japanese Cooks Steam Seafood with Sake?

Sakamushi, simply means steaming ingredients with Sake and is a super, practical technique that appears often in home cooking

Make Amazing Stir Fries Every Time (With These 6 Tips)

Make Amazing Stir Fries Every Time (With These 6 Tips)

Stir fries are the ultimate quick and healthy weekday meal, they are a way to clean out your fridge and get creative in the kitchen

All About Sushi

All About Sushi

Sushi, a traditional Japanese dish that has taken the world by storm, offers a unique combination of delicate flavours and artful presentation

Building a Japanese Pantry at Home (Without Buying Everything at Once)

Building a Japanese Pantry at Home (Without Buying Everything at Once)

Food and Travel writer Georgina Ingham gives us a view on how to begin to build a range of Japanese ingredients and some simple ways to use them.

20 best gifts for foodies

20 best gifts for foodies

Finding the best gifts for foodies can feel like an impossible task. Food lovers are curious by nature, always trying new flavours and seeking out ingredients that make a dish unforgettable.

Selection of Japanese dishes including noodle soup, gyozas and katsu curry

Four Japanese dishes that will soothe your soul

When you’re seeking a warm and comforting meal, Japanese cuisine should be your first choice.

The Quiet Power of Soy Sauce

The Quiet Power of Soy Sauce

Learning to taste, choose and use soy sauce with intention and my recipe for fast (but full flavoured) Kaeshi Sauce.

The Delicate Art of Koryori by Yuki Gomi

The Delicate Art of Koryori by Yuki Gomi

On the comfort of Japanese soups and side dishes. Two to try at home: Clam Miso Soup and Kuro Goma-Ae

Japanese Kabocha Pumpkin Soup by Yuki Gomi

Japanese Kabocha Pumpkin Soup by Yuki Gomi

Halloween is the most exciting part of October and Yuki Gomi has got two equally exciting dishes to fulfil your desire for pumpkin.

Is Japanese food good for you?

Is Japanese food good for you?

Is Japanese food healthy for you? Learn everything you need to know about the health benefits of Japanese food with The Wasabi Company.

What is Amazake? Discover Japan’s Sweet Healthy Super Drink

What is Amazake? Discover Japan’s Sweet Healthy Super Drink

Hangover cure? Drinkable IV drip? Yuki Gomi helps us savour the sweetness of tradition via the rich, comforting flavours of Amazake.

Ramen - Stamina Food with Heart

Ramen - Stamina Food with Heart

Japanese chef and friend of The Wasabi Company, Yuki Gomi talks about her favourite ramen fixes, plus a recipe for shoyu chashu chicken ramen.

Beautiful Te Maki: A Handful of Flavour, Culture, and Connection

Beautiful Te Maki: A Handful of Flavour, Culture, and Connection

A tactile, no-fuss way to enjoy sushi at home, warm rice, crisp seaweed, and crunchy, fresh ingredients: umeboshi, shiso leaves.

What is a Konro Grill? The Ultimate Guide

What is a Konro Grill? The Ultimate Guide

Discover what a Konro grill is with our expert guide, so you can enjoy an authentic grilling experience at home.

Fresh wasabi stem recently harvested and cleaned on farm

What is Wasabi?

Discover what wasabi is with our expert Guide. Learn what the flavour of wasabi is and the many differences between real and fake wasabi.

Kokumi: The secret to more rich and complex flavours

Kokumi: The secret to more rich and complex flavours

Often described as the secret ingredient, kokumi has become key to creating deeper and richer flavours in the kitchen

The Ultimate Guide to MSG

The Ultimate Guide to MSG

Ever wondered about that magical ingredient that makes your favourite foods taste inexplicably delicious? Meet MSG, or monosodium glutamate – a flavour enhancer with a fascinating history, and an undeserved bad reputation.

All About Mirin

All About Mirin

Mirin is an absolute staple in Japanese cooking, and provides both sweetness and umami in many Japanese dishes

What Is The Japanese Yuzu Fruit And How Do I Use It?

What Is The Japanese Yuzu Fruit And How Do I Use It?

The best-known Japanese citrus, with powerful aromatic taste, holds distinctive notes of many familiar citruses, yet remains entirely unique.

What is Koji and Why is it So Special?

What is Koji and Why is it So Special?

A cornerstone of Japanese cuisine, koji is more than just a traditional ingredient—it is a living, transformative tool that has been shaping the culinary landscape of Japan for over a thousand years.