Hiroko’s Kitchen | Blog

I return to Spain once a year around November to teach Japanese cooking classes. My stay this year started (more…)

This gorgeous katsuo (skipjack tuna) comes from Blue Moon Seafood who operate their own fishing boat set up a retail stand every Wednesday here at the farmers market held in Union Square. Locals know that they carry the best fish in the town. The fisherman, Alex Villani, (more…)

I know that many of you love wasabi as I do. However, you may do not know what real wasabi tastes like. Ordinary sushi restaurant uses wasabi powder, which is mixed with water. This is not really wasabi at all; they are mixtures of ordinary white horseradish, mustard powder, and artificial flavor and color. Why not treating yourself with a real root ! It is available at….

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Today I want to tell you about some of my favorite miso. The darker one on the left is kidaru jukusei mugi miso from Fundokin Company. It is a dark, barley miso. The lighter one on the right is sweet, white kojimiso from …….

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