Whilst Japanese cooking is a lot more simple than you might have otherwise thought, there are certain tips that will help you make your food even more delicious.
Here I will outline one of my five tips. If you would like to learn more, please sign up for my newsletter on the right of this page and you will receive them by email.
1. Sa Shi Su Se So
For those who know Japanese, sa shi su se so is a line in one of the three Japanese alphabets. When it comes to Japanese cooking, this mnemonic is a way to remember the order to add ingredients.
SAto SHIo SU SEuya miSO
Sato / Saké = sugar / alcohol
Shio = salt
Su = (rice) vinegar
Seuya = soy sauce
Miso / Sauce
If for example, you are only using sugar and soy sauce, the order still remains. If you stick to this order, all your flavours will have a chance to become their richest. There are both practical reasons and chemical related reasons for this, and it is amazing how much a difference it will make to your cooking.
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Really neat site! Im currently studying in Brisbane and its really difficult to keep going out for japanese food! So thanks for all the recipes! (=
Thanks Jin! Good luck with the studying
I think this sort of food is good for students on a budget!
Great site. Pls add me to your newsletter. Thx!!
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I love your site, thank you for sharing your delicious recipes. I am vietnamese and my husband is Japanese, I find your site very helpful.
Thank you for the comment! I’m glad you find my site useful!!
Hello Sumo Kitchen
most of your recipes seem really simple & dddelicious.
im impressed by the ‘lotus burger’ dish.
keep your recipes coming…I’ll be following
おいしい, oishi !
Thanks so much for the kind words! I’m delighted by everyone using my recipes
Great website – simple but delicious receipes. Please add me to you mailing list.
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Just back from a trip to Tokyo. I am french, lives in California and I was delighted by the japanese food. Your site is extremely helpful
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That’s great Isabelle! Thanks for the comment
thank you so much for sharing your knowledge in cooking!!! i’ve cooked some of your recipes & it really tastes good! it would be a great pleasure if you add me up in your newsletter..
I’m so happy to hear that Yuki!!
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