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Asian Rice needs its right method to make a perfect fluffy rice.Below you will find all the methods to prepare Jasmine, Basmati and Sushi Rice.How to cook Jasmine RiceKitchen Stove methodIngredients1 ..

One of the most versatile cooking pans in the world, the simple design of woks originated in China and is now used the world over.A wok is a deep, bowl-shaped frying pan with sloping sides that distri..

What is oolong tea?Oolong tea is a traditional Chinese tea.It’s made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant, the same plant used to make green tea and black tea. The difference is in how the t..

What is Panko?Panko (パン粉), sometimes referred to as Japanese breadcrumbs,( panko is Japanese—"pan" meaning bread and "ko" meaning flour), are a special type of breadcrumb designed to be perfect for co..

If you follow a vegan, gluten-free, keto lifestyle or you just try to keep your carb count low, you'll probably run across konjac in your quest for low-carb products.What is konjac? The konjac plant’s..

Everyone knows about soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and fish sauce, but oyster sauce is slightly more mysterious.What is oyster sauce?Oyster sauce is a rich, syruplike sauce that is used in Chinese cuisine...

When you think of Japanese rice wine, you probably think of sake. Mirin is pretty close, but there are some important distinctions. In its truest form (called "hon mirin" ), mirin is the product of fe..

Spicy dishes are present in almost every kitchen around the world, with spiciness ranging from a little spicy to a feeling of a mouth that is set on fire. Examples are Indian hot curries, Thai soup or..

New Year is the time or day currently at which a new calendar year begins and the calendar's year count increments by one. Whether a country has its New Year’s Eve celebrations on December 31 or anoth..

Ginger is part of the Zingiberaceae family, which also includes turmeric and cardamom. It is actually a rhizome, not a root, i.e. an underground stem.  Ginger is one of the most well-known and useful ..

Let's learn a little more about the differences between these frequently used products!YAKITORI vs TERIYAKIYakitori and Teriyaki sauce are very similar in the way they are made. Both use sugar and soy..

MIRIN - Mirin  or sweet rice wine is a sweet and syrupy liquid used as a seasoning and glazing agent. Just like soy sauce, it is one of the most important condiments in Japanese cuisine. Similar to sa..

When you’re craving Asian food you immediately think of takeout.  What if we told you you could save the delivery time and takeout money and make some of your most beloved dishes at home? Let's start ..

Tofu vs Tempeh Tofu and tempeh are both whole food forms of soybean. Regardless of whether you’re vegetarian, these increasingly common sources of plant-based protein can be nutritious foods to includ..

KOREAN PASTESKorean pastes are common raw materials in Korean cuisine, that bring any Korean dish on another level, in terms of taste. You may have seen these pastes in our store or recipes all over t..

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Τα ασιατικά νούντλς χωρίζονται ευρέως σε τρεις τύπους:  νούντλς από σιτάρι, νούντλς ρυζιού και “glass” νούντλς . Μάθετε περισσότερα για κάθε τύπο παρακάτω, για τα πιο δημοφιλή παραδείγματα του καθενός..

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What is Matcha?Matcha is a powdered form of green tea. For centuries, matcha has been enjoyed in Japan. First by the nobles and later it became a drink that the whole population regularly consumed as ..

Is an electric rice cooker worth it? Can it do more than cook rice? Do you need a rice cooker to make perfect rice? How do they work; We have the answers!The functionality of the electric rice cooker ..

It's time to answer some of your most frequently asked questions!What is the difference between Chinese and Japanese soy sauces?          Chinese-style soy sauces are usually made over several weeks w..

The word vinegar comes from the French "vin aigre" or sour wine.It is defined as a liquid suitable for human consumption and containing a specified amount of acetic acid and water. Vinegar is low in c..

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