Gourmets will undoubtedly appreciate this appetizer, which makes a wonderful wine pairing. Each date is stuffed with a peanut butter filling and topped with crispy shredded duck skin, bonito flakes, and nori strips. A delightful contrast - read more

Kombu seaweed and bonito flakes (dried smoked skipjack tuna) are rich in amino acids, responsible for the umami flavor, which they infuse into the broth for this noodle dish. The broth is rich, with pleasant smoky notes, and it's very easy to make. read more

• Nabe
• Dasi

This clever recipe layers the traditional Japanese dish of nabe, made with pork and napa cabbage. It's simple, but looks stunning when served straight from the pot. Layers of napa cabbage and pork belly are simmered in a flavorful broth made from... read more

• Miso soup
• Dasi

Miso soup, or mososhiru as it's called in Japan, is a light soup with a rich flavor of traditional Asian ingredients. It's made with dashi broth and miso paste. You can make dashi in advance using combo seaweed and flakes. read more