Zōni

Japanese seven spice mix

dry condiment made from sesame seeds

type of pepper

Japanese condiment made with burdock root

culinary ingredient

Zosui is a mild and thin Japanese rice soup akin to a vegetable soup with lots of rice. It is made from pre-cooked rice and water seasoned with either soy sauce or miso and cooked with other ingredients …

Zenzai is a thick sweet dessert soup made of azuki red beans and often served with mochi (toasted rice cake). Although is not considered part of osechi ryori, this delicious dessert soup is a comforting treat for Japanese …

Cold buckwheat (soba) noodles are a favorite Japanese summer dish, cool and refreshing. Traditionally served on a bamboo tray, or zaru, zaru soba are dipped in seasoned soy sauce before they are ceremoniously slurped down. http://www.justonecookbook.com/…

Yuzu is commonly used in Japanese cuisine when it’s in season in fall or winter. It’s wonderful to make Yuzu Sorbet to round up the Japanese New Year dishes for a bright future. It also helps to refresh …

Yukimi Daifuku is a brand of mochi ice cream manufactured by Lotte. It consists of a ball of vanilla ice milk wrapped in a thin layer of mochi, or rice cake then bathed in coconut milk. It is …

Yatsuhashi is a Japanese confectionery sold mainly as a souvenir sweet (miyagegashi). It is one of the best known meibutsu (famous regional products) of Kyoto. It is made from glutinous rice flour (上新粉? jōshinko), sugar and cinnamon. Baked, …

Yaki udon are thick, smooth, white Japanese noodles eaten with a special sauce, meat, and vegetables. It is simple to make and a popular dish in Japan. Yaki udon is a stir fried udon noodle in a soy …