Most of the octopus you buy from fish suppliers has already been tenderised, but if you need to do it yourself, place the octopus in a large bowl with a good...
"Thunder tea is a mix of vegetables, served together with rice, and a tea poured over the top. I remember making make this dish called lei cha, which translates...
This rice dish calls for firm tofu and creamy spinach. The kombu adds the perfect earthy touch and is a delicious way to incoporate seaweed into your meal.
Ichiban dashi translates literally to “first stock” and it is one of the most fundamental components of Japanese cuisine. It is incredibly versatile and often...
The dish gets its name, army stew, from harder times, and true to its namesake, it’s loaded up with all things plain but wonderful — instant ramen, salty Spam,...
Making good miso soup is not as simple as it seems. It’s the sort of thing that should be taught in schools, along with other important life skills such as how to...
The rich, marbled texture of wagyu beef cries out for lighter, fresher flavours to accompany it. Where a recipe for creamy or buttery Western sauce might weigh...
When Japanese families make sushi at home, the most popular style is the temaki, or hand roll. A large platter of fresh ingredients, a big tub of sushi rice and...
We often think of Japanese cuisine as being elaborate and refined, but it’s not all delicate sushi and kaiseki banquets. A simple bowl of miso soup and grilled...
Matthew Evans dives deep into the question 'what does what I eat, eat?' turning his attention to soil regeneration this season, which starts 8pm Thursday 1 August on SBS.
