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Tsukudani and hot rice: Still a go-to meal in Japan centuries after its creation
A father and son in Tokyo are continuing the centuries-old tradition of making tsukudani, a preserved Japanese food.
The Japanese Groceries You Should Be Buying at Costco — and the One You Should Skip
Sushi expert and Costco reviewer Yutack Kang, also known as "The Sushi Guy," shares his favorite Japanese ingredients and products at Costco. He recommends the Ajinomoto gyoza, takoyaki, Atlantic ...
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In ancient Japan, people paid taxes with fish sauce
Japan formed its first centralized government during the Nara period (710–94) and adopted a legal system called ritsuryo, ...
From Dorito rolls to eel tempura: Mexico City’s newest culinary gem
The brainchild of mustachioed and tattooed Mexico City-born chef, restaurateur, and TV personality Aquiles Chavez, Suchi’s menu stretches traditional notions of both sushi and tacos.