Japanese cuisine

Shiitake mushrooms have been considered a revered food in Japan and China for more than 2,000 years. Today, along with soya and sushi, it is the most common oriental food in Western dishes. Shiitake has probably become the most popular and cultivated Asian mushroom in the world. But what makes… Read more

Japanese confectionery is a mystery: what are their sweets like, are they similar to those of the rest of the world? The truth is that the list of Japanese desserts is endless and you can find the most curious and incredible combinations of flavours. To begin to delve into this… Read more

Dumpling, dim sum, gyoza, xiao long bao, wonton… No, it’s not a Japanese tongue twister. They are different names that you have probably seen on the menu of some Asian restaurant and that often generate so much confusion that even our friend Google is not able to solve. So that… Read more

Surely many of you have used it during the preparation of one of your recipes, or it has simply been one of the star ingredients in one of the dishes that you have enjoyed one day in that oriental restaurant that you like so much. In one way or another,… Read more

The current situation, due to the pandemic, has led to a boom in take-away food. Take-away has become particularly important due to the impossibility of being able to go to restaurants to eat. Asian food, especially sushi, is one of the most popular options among consumers and, for this reason,… Read more

Along with their cousins yakisoba and ramen, Udon noodles are one of the most popular dishes in Japan. This dish is so fundamental in Japanese cuisine because of its many possibilities and combinations: they can be prepared cold, hot, with broth, without broth… In addition, their width and thickness give… Read more

Sweet, salty, bitter, sour… Surely your taste buds have no trouble recognising and differentiating these flavours. But what if they told you that there was a fifth taste, and that it is present in many of the foods we eat? This powerful but unknown taste is umami. If you still… Read more

It may sound a little pretentious, but yes, Wagyu is the gourmet meat among meats. Wagyu is the most sophisticated and revered type of meat in Japanese cuisine due to its unique flavour, juiciness and textural characteristics that argue why it is one of the most sought-after meats on the… Read more

Japanese confectionery culture is characterised by its ability to stimulate all five senses. The traditional pastries are so elegant and refined that they look more like miniature works of art than sweets. The wagashi encompasses all those traditional cakes that used to accompany tea ceremonies. Today we invite you to… Read more

Also known as Japanese basil, shiso has been used for years to flavour Asian cuisine. The infinite variety of flavours and nuances offered by its leaves will allow you to give another life to your dishes, whether as a garnish, ingredient or seasoning. Furthermore, shiso is not only popular in… Read more