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Dashi

This versatile dashi has earthiness, depth, and is full of glutamates from shiitake mushrooms, dashima seaweed, and dried anchovies.

Mochi Cake, Any Way You Want It

Sweet rice flour makes this super-adaptable cake gooey-bouncy on the inside and crispy-chewy on the outside. Even better, this particular recipe can go in any flavor direction you want: Add cocoa, matcha, or malt powder; throw in some cinnamon, cardamom, or turmeric.

How to Cook With Koji, the Savory Secret Weapon That Chefs Love (And You Can, Too)

The mold responsible for miso, soy sauce, and sake works magic as a marinade at home.

The Best Tofu Brands According to Chefs

Plus, how to use tofu, whether you like it silken, soft, or extra firm.

These Are the Soy Sauces Chefs Swear By

7 chefs share their soy sauce preferences.

Everything You Need to Make Sushi at Home

The expert recommended rice cooker, cutting board, and chef's knife to get you rolling in no time.

How to Stop Worrying and Make Great Vegan Sushi at Home

Think outside the cucumber roll. 

Amazuzuke (Quick Vinegar Pickles)

I serve these pickles like a salad as a side with ramen noodles, gyoza (fried dumplings), or shumai (steamed dumplings), or with a sandwich. 

Ditch the Wings, These Celery Sticks Are the Main Event

It's time to take celery sticks off the sidelines.

Sonoko Sakai's Okonomiyaki Was My Favorite Way to Eat Cabbage in 2019

And this is saying something because I really love cabbage. 

Okonomiyaki With Bonito Flakes

These savory Japanese pancakes are stuffed with shredded cabbage, red pepper, and your choice of meat or seafood. Top with crumbled seaweed, bonito flakes, and mayo for the full experience.

Pork Katsu Sandwich

The koji brine deeply seasons the pork and keeps it juicy. You can skip this step, but we highly recommend it.

Cold Soba Noodles With Miso and Smoked Tofu

It's worth seeking out smoked or baked tofu for this dish—its chewy texture and rich flavor make it a perfect partner for nutty soba noodles.

Togarashi Seasoning Somehow Makes Fries Even Better

And roasted vegetables. And popcorn. And basically everything.

Stir-Fried Udon Noodles With Pork and Scallions

The secret to making these gingery sesame noodles super-satisfying: When sautéing the ground pork, don’t break it up too much—big, chunky pieces really make the final dish.

Sesame Salt

Gomasio is the nutty, toasty Japanese wonder condiment we’re sprinkling on everything: salads, of course, but also roasted vegetables, seared fish, and even buttered toast.

This Soy Sauce is Better Than Anything You've Had from the Grocery Store

It's imported from Japan—and available on Amazon.

9 Japanese Cookware Gifts That Are All About Form and Function

Beautiful cast-iron pans, earthenware pots, and more gifts for classy cooks.

Cold Udon with Grapefruit Ponzu

Cold noodles tossed in a bright citrus and chile sauce are the ideal canvas for jammy roasted tomatoes in this light summer dish.