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Aji no Moto: MSG

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Glossary of Terms for Seafood

Fugu

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All About Tofu

Types of Tofu

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Restaurant Review

Ajisen Restaurant Review in North York

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Recipes

Chestnut Rice

Chestnut Rice utilizes fresh chestnuts in this comforting dish perfect for autumn days.

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Japanese Eggplant

Japanese eggplant, also known as nasu in Japanese, is a smaller and more slender version of the more familiar western style of eggplant. Its colour is also a paler purple, with some streaks of white near the top.

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Sansho

Sansho is a spice that is often sprinkled lightly on some Japanese soups, stews, and fish dishes. It is also an essential ingredient in shichimi togarashi.

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Shichimi Togarashi

Shichimi Togarashi is a condiment composed of seven spices. These seven spices are ground chili, hemp seed, poppy seed, rape seed, Sichuan peppercorns, sesame seeds, and ground dried orange peel. The combination of these flavours makes for a delightful spice not too fiery, but very flavourful.

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Fu/Gluten

Fu is a great alternative to meat. It is extremely high in protein, and when shaped and cooked properly, it tastes exactly like meat as well.

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Ginko Nuts

Ginko nuts are a common ingredient in Japanese cooking. They have pale yellow flesh that is firm and smooth, in a white outer shell.