Basics

Rice makes up at least 60% of sushi, so it's an important part to get right. It's also the part of sushi that most people don't...

Tenpura batter is made in almost the complete opposite way to western batter, so forget everything you know for this one! The trick to...

You can easily buy gyoza wrappers in Asian supermarkets, but they are also easy and fun to make, and fresh always tastes better. You can...

You can buy this sauce ready made in most Asian shops, but if you feel like making it yourself, this is a great one to have ready in the...

Cha han is a fantastic dish and an easy way to use up any leftover cooked rice. I often make this at home myself, and it’s so quick to...

Miso soup comes in many variations, and is almost always a part of the Japanese meal at any time of day. My favourite version is with...

Amazu literally means ‘sweet vinegar’ and is a popular way to pickle things. You can use this recipe with many types of vegetables, such...

Fresh ramen noodles are so much better than the dried ones you can get in the shops, and there’s nothing better than making them...

Dashi is one of the fundamental characteristics of Japanese cooking, and a key component in many recipes. It's very quick and easy to...