Katsuobushi (Bonito Flakes) — A Concentrated Shot of Nutrition
A centuries-long tradition To make katsuobushi, fresh bonito fish is gutted, boiled for about an hour, then smoked and dried. These...
Pork - Packed with Essential Nutrients
Great for fatigue and mental health Pork wasn’t always a traditional part of the Japanese diet: in fact, it wasn’t until the 19th century...
The Anti-Diabetes Diet - (7) Sugar and Alcohol
What's your vice? You might have a sweet tooth, or maybe you can’t resist that next beer. Whichever your vice, both substances have...
"Tofu Shira-Ae"
Simple dressing Tofu with carrots and sauce Ingredients (serves 4) 200g Carrots 300g Tofu 3 tbsp White sesame seeds 1/2 tbsp Honey 1 tbsp...
Fried Maitake Gyoza (Video)
Vegetarian gyoza dumplings filled with healthy Maitake mushrooms! Ingredients (serves 6) 24 gyoza skins 200g maitake mushrooms 60g of...
Shredded Potato with Vinegar
A simple and healthy dish which goes well with salad too! Ingredients (serves 4) 2 potatoes 1/2 cucumber 2 tbsp vinegar 1 tbsp soy sauce...
Chicken Breast and Cucumber with Dried Plums (Umeboshi)
A refreshing dish perfect for hot days or for when you don’t have much of an appetite. Also a great dish for dieters! Ingredients (serves...