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Learn some useful kitchen techniques that will save you time and money, and have you cooking like a professional. From preparing perfect rice to concocting your own spice blends, these basics will take you beyond the recipes and inspire your creativity. You’ll wonder how you managed without them.

  • A good dashi is the key to good miso soup, and this easy dashi recipe uses just 2 ingredients and comes together in minutes.
    Dashi Recipe
  • Homemade Sauerkraut (Choucroute)
  • Basic Tomato Sauce
  • Glistening Japanese short-grain rice in a blue flower bowl.
    How to Cook Japanese Short-Grain Rice
  • Perfect Sunny Side Up Eggs
  • Yellow miso soup recipe with tofu, carrots, and spinach.
    How to Make Miso Soup
  • Sprinkling Umami Seasoning Salt with fingers.
    Umami Seasoning Salt
  • Japanese sandwich bread (left) can easily be turned into panko bread crumbs (right).
    How to Make Panko Breadcrumbs
  • Pouring homemade katsu sauce over crispy tonkatsu.
    Tonkatsu Sauce
  • Japanese marinade
  • Perfect Boiled Eggs
  • Drizzling authentic Japanese teriyaki sauce over chicken.
    Best Homemade Teriyaki Sauce
  • Sushi rice covered in a damp pink dishcloth to prevent it from getting dried out.
    Perfect Sushi Rice
  • Crispy Atsuaage tofu topped with scallions and ginger makes for a delicious Japanese appetizer.
    Atsuage
  • Homemade Lox
  • Skin-on chicken leg deboned.
    How to Debone Chicken Thighs
  • A mound of Chinese Five Spice Powder
    Chinese Five Spice Powder
  • Buttery crêpes filled with apples.
    5 Tips for Making Perfect Crêpes
  • Preparing Fresh Bamboo
  • Savory, sweet, and sour seasoned sushi vinegar flows from a squeeze bottle onto a mound of Japanese sushi rice.
    Seasoned Sushi Vinegar
  • A bowl of warm, comforting chicken stock.
    Rich Chicken Stock
  • Best Way to Chop Onions
  • How to Make Tortillas
  • Perfect Caramelized Onions
  • Vegetarian Ground "Meat"
  • Chili Powder
  • How to Shell Crab Legs
  • How to Scramble an Egg
  • Roasted Red Pepper
  • Homemade Vanilla Extract
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I'm Marc Matsumoto, a former chef and dad in Tokyo. I believe anyone can cook great food. I share clear techniques and practical tips to unlock your inner chef. Together, we'll turn everyday ingredients into delicious meals you'll make again!

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