Takanotsume (Dried Hawk Claw Chili Peppers) is a type of hot & spicy chili pepper commonly used in Japanese cooking. Although Japanese cuisine isn’t really known for spicy food, the hawk claw chili peppers (takanotsume) can be seen as one of the ingredients for spicy read more
[ぬか床] Nukadoko (A Fermented Rice Bran Bed for Pickling) is an essential component for making quintessential Japanese pickles called Nukazuke. My Nukadoko is made from scratch with rice bran, sea salt, water, kombu and chili peppers. It’s quite a process from start to finish but read more
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![VEGAN ONIGIRI (JAPANESE RICE BALLS) [塩おにぎり]
By @plantbased_matters
Recipe at plantbasedmatters.net
Onigiri are the ultimate handheld snack—simple, delicious, and perfect for any occasion! These humble rice balls are great for lunch, snacks, picnics, or even as a meal on their own.
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