Japanese Ingredient Guides • Just One Cookbook https://www.justonecookbook.com/categories/how-to/pantry-tip/ Japanese Food and Recipe Blog Sun, 03 Aug 2025 07:46:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Japanese Rice Guide: Types, Where to Buy, and How to Store It https://www.justonecookbook.com/japanese-rice-everything-you-need-to-know/ https://www.justonecookbook.com/japanese-rice-everything-you-need-to-know/#comments Sun, 03 Aug 2025 07:30:00 +0000 https://www.justonecookbook.com/?p=72228 Rice in Japanese Super Market

Discover the different types of Japanese rice, where to buy the best brands, how to choose high-quality rice, and how to store it properly.

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Japanese Seaweed Guide: Common Types & How to Use Them https://www.justonecookbook.com/japanese-seaweed-guide/ https://www.justonecookbook.com/japanese-seaweed-guide/#comments Wed, 30 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.justonecookbook.com/?p=245902 Seaweed salad prepared with fresh edible seaweed, traditional Japanese ingredients, and vibrant vegetables, perfect for healthy Japanese cuisine recipes.

In this Japanese seaweed guide, learn about the most common types and how to use them in everyday home cooking with easy recipes and tips.

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Soba vs Udon: What’s the difference? https://www.justonecookbook.com/difference-between-soba-and-udon-noodles/ https://www.justonecookbook.com/difference-between-soba-and-udon-noodles/#comments Thu, 03 Apr 2025 20:00:00 +0000 https://www.justonecookbook.com/?p=71221 a collage of soba soup and udon soup

What are your favorite Japanese noodles? Today we’ll take a look at two popular Japanese noodles - Soba and Udon - and learn more about how these noodles are made, the difference in flavor, and how they are eaten.

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Ponzu vs. Soy Sauce: What’s the Difference? https://www.justonecookbook.com/whats-the-difference-between-ponzu-and-soy-sauce/ https://www.justonecookbook.com/whats-the-difference-between-ponzu-and-soy-sauce/#respond Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.justonecookbook.com/?p=234126 a side by side collage of ponzu sauce and soy sauce

Discover the key differences between ponzu and soy sauce, their unique flavors, and the best ways to use them in Japanese cuisine.

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Does Miso Go Bad? https://www.justonecookbook.com/does-miso-go-bad/ https://www.justonecookbook.com/does-miso-go-bad/#comments Wed, 05 Feb 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.justonecookbook.com/?p=221246 Homemade miso in weck jars.

You may wonder "does miso go bad?" Learn how to handle and store Japanese fermented soybean paste and tell when it's time for a fresh batch.

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Your Guide to Japanese Noodles & Delicious Recipes https://www.justonecookbook.com/guide-to-japanese-noodles-and-recipes/ https://www.justonecookbook.com/guide-to-japanese-noodles-and-recipes/#respond Wed, 13 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.justonecookbook.com/?p=190590 a collage of Japanese noodles, including soba noodles, udon, and harusame

From soba, somen, udon, and harusame, explore the world of Japanese noodles and how to incorporate them into your meals!

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Discover Akazu Red Vinegar: The Renewed Favorite in Sushi Making https://www.justonecookbook.com/discover-akazu-red-vinegar/ https://www.justonecookbook.com/discover-akazu-red-vinegar/#respond Wed, 12 Apr 2023 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.justonecookbook.com/?p=148677

Akazu red vinegar has become the newest, favored choice by top skilled sushi chefs. Let's discover the history and its comeback in the art of sushi making.

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What is Mochi? All You Need to Know About Japanese Rice Cakes https://www.justonecookbook.com/what-is-mochi-japanese-rice-cake/ https://www.justonecookbook.com/what-is-mochi-japanese-rice-cake/#comments Fri, 13 Jan 2023 13:00:22 +0000 https://www.justonecookbook.com/?p=145347 Mochi Tsuki

Are you a big fan of mochi (Japanese rice cakes)? Let’s discover all the different types of mochi, including delicious recipes on how to make them at home! Squishy, gummy, and marvelously chewy, there’s something inherently fun and tactile about mochi. But what exactly is mochi? For the uninitiated, mochi refers to Japanese sweet rice […]

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