Japanese cuisine

We know it by different names, the most common one? Soy sauce, but there are also other names such as soy sauce or shōyu in Japanese. A condiment that in the last two years has managed to revolutionise cuisine all over the world. Soy sauce is no longer just a… Read more

If there is one fish that is currently causing a sensation in most Japanese restaurants, it is undoubtedly the butterfish. A fish that stands out – in general terms – for the white colour of its flesh, and a fatty, firm and delicate texture reminiscent of butter (hence its name),… Read more

How are edamame cooked? Buy online What is Edamame? Origin and history Properties   How are edamame cooked? The truth is that the preparation of edamame is really simple: the green soybean pods are harvested before they ripen and the ends of the pods are cut off before boiling. Cooking… Read more

When it’s time to start cooking, at Oriental Market we always have our Japanese knives at hand, a high-end selection already used by the best professionals of this particular cuisine in Spain. Although we must bear in mind that Japanese food requires a master technique and many years of experience,… Read more

It is known as Green Soya, although it has nothing to do with soya, or as Mung Bean. Have you heard of it? It is a legume that you will probably see more frequently in many Western diets and menus. A healthy food that stands out for being one of… Read more

Sushi is sought after, desired and praised by all. The authentic sushi, the one that allows us to delight ourselves with the authentic oriental flavours in every bite and that many of us have been able to enjoy in the best restaurants in our country… why not do it now… Read more

If there is one dish par excellence in Japanese cuisine with the largest number of followers worldwide, it is undoubtedly sushi. Nowadays in Spain, there are many lovers of this gastronomy who go to the best restaurants in our country to try different varieties of sushi, and there are also many… Read more

It looks like a lemon, but it’s not. It looks like a lime, but it isn’t. Maybe a mandarin? but it isn’t. It’s called Yuzu, and it’s a citrus fruit from the Orient. A ‘new’ food for many that has been making its way into our gastronomy for a year… Read more

Surely many of you have heard of a surprising whisky that one day, in a blind tasting in Scotland, left many with their mouths open. Well, this whisky, which many chose as the best, was not exactly from Scotland, but… from Japan! Its name? Nikka, and this month we present it… Read more

Before defining the word “Hondashi”, we will explain the word “dashi”. It is known as “dashi” to the essential broth of Japanese cuisine, a base broth for many of the recipes of oriental gastronomy that requires its flavour for the best dishes. A starting point for cooking star recipes such… Read more