Katsuobushi is fermented and smoked skipjack tuna shaved very thinly and used as a topping for popular Japanese dishes like takoyaki or combined with kelp to make dashi. But there’s a lot to learn about bonito flakes, like how it’s made and the different flavor profiles for each type of katsuobushi. Why do we make bonito and bonito flakes? Bonito…Continue Reading→| Hungry Huy
I was only in Kyoto for four nights, yet I really managed to pack in the activities. There was no shortage of things to see, eat, and do in Kyoto. It’s really surprising how many options there are for a city that has many things closed by 8:00-10:00 p.m. It feels a bit calmer here, a bit slower and more…Continue Reading→| Hungry Huy
During our 2023 trip to Japan, we visited Tokyo and Kyoto (see our post on the best things to do in Kyoto!), and had many incredible dining experiences. It feels like a distant dream now looking back, but we’re so grateful to have experienced it! We ate everything from street food, fish markets, konbini, small cafes, fast-casual, and some of…Continue Reading→| Hungry Huy
Miso is a fermented soybean paste that is nutritious and has a distinct umami flavor. Soups and ramen can be given a boost of flavor with just a small amount of this Japanese staple ingredient. In addition to its savory flavor, miso is also beneficial to your health. Miso paste contains probiotics which are healthy bacteria that may help boost…Continue Reading→| Hungry Huy
Typically a food you’d want to eat immediately while seated at a sushi bar, these artfully crafted hand rolls feature fresh seafood and crunchy greens wrapped in a bed of seasoned rice and crispy roasted seaweed. This temaki sushi (or hand roll sushi) recipe shows you how to prepare hand rolls for a hands-on dinner party. What is temaki sushi…Continue Reading→| Hungry Huy
