How-Tos • Just One Cookbook https://www.justonecookbook.com/categories/how-to/ Japanese Food and Recipe Blog Tue, 09 Dec 2025 23:15:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 How to Pack Osechi Ryori in 3-Tier Boxes https://www.justonecookbook.com/how-to-pack-osechi-ryori/ https://www.justonecookbook.com/how-to-pack-osechi-ryori/#comments Thu, 25 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.justonecookbook.com/?p=90640 Osechi ryori in 3 tier boxes.

How to Pack Osechi Ryori made simple! Explore my 3-tier jubako guide with photos, video, and tips to craft stunning boxes for your Japanese New Year feast.

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Get my 5-day Osechi Ryori cooking timeline here. It's the ultimate guide to make a delicious, stress-free Japanese New Year feast at home!

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]]> https://www.justonecookbook.com/osechi-cooking-timeline/feed/ 20 How to Brown Butter https://www.justonecookbook.com/how-to-brown-butter/ https://www.justonecookbook.com/how-to-brown-butter/#comments Fri, 05 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.justonecookbook.com/?p=264524 A stainless steel pan on a stove contains bubbling brown butter, being stirred with a white spatula; some brown bits are visible in the golden liquid.

Learn how to brown butter with my easy steps. Simple technique, big flavor—perfect for cookies, brownies, pasta, veggies, and quick sauces!

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]]> https://www.justonecookbook.com/how-to-brown-butter/feed/ 2 Ultimate Guide to Osechi Ryori (Japanese New Year’s Food) おせち料理 https://www.justonecookbook.com/osechi-ryori-japanese-new-year-food/ https://www.justonecookbook.com/osechi-ryori-japanese-new-year-food/#comments Wed, 03 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.justonecookbook.com/?p=38050 An assortment of traditional Japanese New Year foods, including colorful seafood, vegetables, and sweets arranged in lacquered boxes and bowls on a wooden table.

Explore the Ultimate Guide to Osechi Ryori—Japanese New Year dishes, their meanings, modern variations, and planning tips to help you create a joyful feast.

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]]> https://www.justonecookbook.com/osechi-ryori-japanese-new-year-food/feed/ 71 Nabe: Your Ultimate Japanese Hot Pot Guide 鍋物 https://www.justonecookbook.com/nabemono-japanese-hot-pot/ https://www.justonecookbook.com/nabemono-japanese-hot-pot/#comments Wed, 26 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.justonecookbook.com/?p=78328 A Japanese shabu-shabu hot pot setup with a donabe pot, thinly sliced beef, tofu, assorted mushrooms, vegetables, udon noodles, and dipping sauces arranged on a wooden table.

Enjoy the cozy flavors of nabemono, Japan’s hot pot. Learn how to prepare broths, ingredients, and equipment for a perfect home-cooked nabe.

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Learn about ichiju sansai (一汁三菜) and how to use these Japanese guiding principles to create harmony and balance in your home-cooked meals.

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]]> https://www.justonecookbook.com/ichiju-sansai/feed/ 72 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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]]> https://www.justonecookbook.com/japanese-rice-everything-you-need-to-know/feed/ 121 What is Dashi and How to Make It https://www.justonecookbook.com/how-to-make-dashi-jiru/ https://www.justonecookbook.com/how-to-make-dashi-jiru/#comments Mon, 07 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.justonecookbook.com/blog1/?page_id=146 A bamboo tray with dried kombu, shiitake mushrooms, small fish, and bonito flakes sits on a white surface, surrounded by measuring cups and bottles filled with golden and clear broths. A striped cloth is nearby.

In my guide What is Dashi and How to Make It, I’ll explain the six types of Japanese soup stock and how to use them in Japanese recipes.

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