Cha-novese: Genovese-Style Green Tea Pesto
What is Cha-novese? Inspired by the classic Italian Genovese pesto made with basil and olive oil, we named this unique pesto "Cha-novese" to highlight its use of tea , cha(茶)...
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Cha-novese: Genovese-Style Green Tea Pesto
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What is Kudzu powder and How to Enjoy It
Kuzuko (葛粉) in Japanese, Kudzu/Kuzu powder and sometimes translated as Japanese arrow root in English, is starch from the root of the Kudzu plant that grows wild in the mountains of...
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Sakura Daifuku Mochi (さくら大福) Recipe
Sakura (Cherry blossoms) is going to bloom soon, around the 19th of March, here in the Kanto district, Japan, according to the sakura forecast. Pink, pink,pink.... lovely pink decorations are everywhere...
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Tofu Dessert, 豆花(Douhua) Recipe
I would like to introduce a dessert called 豆花 (Douhua), which is a Chinese dessert made with soft Tofu (bean curd) and syrup . I made it in a Japanese style. It's...
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What's Kuromitsu？ Japanese Style Syrup Recipe
Japanese style syrup , Kuromitsu Kuromitsu (黒蜜) ,literally means black-syrup, is a key ingredient in traditional Japanese confections such as Anmitsu, Warabi mochi and Shiratama. You’ll see many products with Kuromitsu...
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What's Nigari and How to Use it in Your Life
What's Nigari ? NIGARI…Have you heard of the word? If not, how about NIGAI, then? Buy Nigari from the Noto Peninsula, Ishikawa Nigai (苦い) means bitter in Japanese. Nigari (苦汁) came from this...
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Easy Recipe: Make Tofu from Soy Milk at Home
Do you know Tofu and have you eaten it? Tofu, also known as bean curd, is a food prepared by coagulating soy milk made from soy beans.Tofu...
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How to Make a Delicious Cup of Hojicha Milk (Hojicha Latte)
Did you know Hojicha (roasted green tea) goes very well with milk? Hojicha (ほうじ茶) If you like black tea or coffee with milk, Hojicha could be for you, even though you...
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Kinako & Matcha Granola Bars Recipe (gluten Free, vegan)
Autumn has come in Japan. The air is getting cooler, and leaves are changing to beautiful yellow and red.It's a good season for hiking and camping! How about taking homemade...
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No-Bake Matcha & Pumpkin Tart Recipe
Halloween... it's not originated from Japanese tradition, but we see many Halloween decorations in towns during October. Kabocha (かぼちゃ, Kabocha squash, pumpkin) seems a symbol of Halloween and was brought...
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Tea Flavored Kohakuto (琥珀糖, Japanese Traditional Candy) Recipe
Kohakuto (琥珀糖) literally means amber sugar. It is a Japanese traditional candy, and has been made for about 400 years since the early Edo Period. It is good for tea...
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Recipe for Matcha Buns
This recipe and photo come from Eva Pärtel. She loves to experiment with matcha at her bakery in Tallinn, Estonia, and has also written several cookbooks. Follow her for more recipes at https://www.instagram.com/perenaise.pagariari/...
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Recipe for Frozen Kurogoma Kinako Latte (フローズン黒ごまきなこラテ)
I will show you a frozen drink this time. It's frozen Kurogoma Kinako Latte! This desert drink is creamy, nutty, sweet and savory !! I would like you to try...
