Zosui

Japanese seven spice mix

dry condiment made from sesame seeds

type of pepper

Japanese condiment made with burdock root

culinary ingredient

It is similar to korean Tteokguk dish. It is a Japanese soup containing mochi rice cakes.The dish is strongly associated with the Japanese New Year and its tradition of osechi ceremonial foods.

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 …