This Japanese cooking wine adds its tangy-sweet flavor to braises, marinades, and more. Here’s everything you need to know before adding it to your pantry. Michelle Lee Photography / Getty Images Even ...

Mirin is a Japanese cooking essential. Much like miso or Japanese mayo, it can be used in a variety of ways. So, what exactly is this slightly sweet, golden-hued liquid? Here's what you need to know, ...

I am at the Granada Market, the neighborhood mom-and-pop grocery in West Los Angeles where I get my Japanese staples. The fish counter looks cheerful with roses and dahlias from the owner’s garden in ...

Japanese cuisine is full of flavor, including the fifth taste "umami." The term translates "essence of deliciousness" in Japanese, with the taste providing a mouthwatering sensation and lasting longer ...

Scrambled eggs are the perfect, high-protein breakfast to start your day with. One of the best things about them is that they're amenable to unique flavor combos -- even wine can take them to a whole ...

Fried rice is arguably the ultimate way to transform plain, bland rice into an all-star dish. When it's done right, it's hot with tender rice (with the perfect amount of crispy rice grains), and ...

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Chef David Chang shares his recipe for charred eggplant dip. Summer is here and chef and restauranteur David Chang is sharing one of his favorite recipes to make on the grill. Chang describes his ...

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