Mackerel - Improves Blood Circulation
This blue fish is a nutritional treasure-trove! Mackerel is a blue fish that is loved worldwide, and it also happens to be a veritable...
Yellowtail Carpaccio
Yellowtail the Italian way! Make sure to choose very fresh fillets that are safe to eat raw. Ingredients (serves 4) 300g yellowtail 1/2...
Mackerel in Miso Sauce
A classic Japanese dish, which I have tweaked to suits everyone’s taste. Ingredients (serves 4) 4 portions of mackerel fillet. 5 thin...
Onigiri of Bonito Flakes and Sesame
Most popular lunch menu in Japan - "Onigiri" (Rice Balls) ! Ingredients 400-500g rice 2 sachets (10g) Bonito Flakes (Katsuobushi) 1...
Katsuobushi (Bonito Flakes) — A Concentrated Shot of Nutrition
A centuries-long tradition To make katsuobushi, fresh bonito fish is gutted, boiled for about an hour, then smoked and dried. These...
Fish - Packed with Health Benefits
Stay slim with fish oil! In Japan, we eat fish practically every day. We love the taste, and know it’s good for us, so we often make it...
Akane Yaki Grilled Salmon (Video)
Simple grilled salmon with ketchup and soysauce Ingredients (serves 4) 4 portions of salmon fillet 2 green peppers (cut into rings) 4...
Do Japanese Eat Sushi Everyday?
Why do the Japanese live so long? It is well known that Japanese people live long lives. In fact, according to a 2013 survey by the...
Yellowtail — A Rich Source of EPA and DHA Fatty Acids
The ambitious fish! The fish known as yellowtail in the West actually goes by different names in Japan depending on the stage of growth:...
Unagi — Japanese Traditional Eel
An ugly and mysterious fish I believe that eel is eaten in certain other parts of the world beyond Japan, but it is by no means common...
