Although we try to use only the ingredients that are widely available, some of the Japanese ingredients may not be familiar to you. The following is a list of these ingredients that links to the pages with explanations and photos.
All of the ingredients used in our recipes can be found at most supermarkets in the U.S. or online stores like Amazon.com.
Aburaage
Aonori
Benishoga (Pickled Red Ginger)
Dashi
Dried Bonito Flakes (Katsuobushi)
Dried Shiitake Mushroom
Gobo
Hijiki
Karashi (Japanese mustard)
Katsuobushi (Dried Bonito Flakes)
Konnyaku
Kombu (Dried Kelp)
Mirin
Miso Paste
Nagaimo (Dioscorea opposita, Chinese yam)
Panko (Bread Crumbs)
Renkon (lotus root)
Rice
Rice Vinegar
Roasted Seaweed (Sushi Nori)
Sake
Shichimi Togarashi
Shimeji Mushrooms
Soy Sauce
Tofu
Tonkatsu Sauce
Udon
Umeboshi (pickled plum)
Wakame Seaweed
Wasabi