Gobo Burdock Root <\/td> Similar to carrot, but longer, usually sold unpeeled, often unwashed<\/td> Kinpira<\/em>, Gobo<\/em> salad, maki sushi, gobo tea. Can be made into pickles, etc. <\/td>Magnesium, vitamin C and folate. Is an excellent source of dietary fiber. <\/td><\/tr> Sato Imo Taro potatoes<\/td> Similar to potatoes, tubers of the plant are used<\/td> Steamed or boiled in fish stock.<\/td> Water soluble dietary fiber, good to prevent diabetes, supports general gut health. <\/td><\/tr> Satsumo Imo Sweet Potato<\/td> Red skin, large tuber, yellow on the inside<\/td> Used in variety of dishes, soups, tempura Can be made into fries, crisps etc. Yaki-imo<\/em> – baked potato is a healthy snack. <\/td>Great source of energy, contains good starches, wonderful for maintaining healthy microbiome. Vitamins C, A and B6. <\/td><\/tr> Naga Imo\u9577\u828b\u306a\u304c\u3044\u3082<\/td> Chinese Yum<\/td> White-ish root, longer than a sweet potato. Sold washed, but not peeled<\/td> One of the rare potatoes that can be eaten raw. \u201cTotoro<\/em>\u201d is a white sticky paste made of Chinese Yum often included into Soba<\/em> noodle dishes.<\/td>Potassium, insoluble fiber, Vitamin B1 and amylase, an enzyme that helps to digest starch. It is lost at cooking, so eating this yum raw has more benefits.<\/td><\/tr> Takenoko Bamboo Shoot<\/td> Fresh looks like a brown cone, but more often is sold pre-cut and boiled, off-white color<\/td> Takenoko<\/em> can be used similar to potatoes, used in stews and with other vegetables.<\/td>Contains both, soluble and non-soluble fiber. Include B-complex vitamins, also phosphorus, iron, copper and calcium. Great source of potassium.<\/td><\/tr> Komatsuna\u3053\u307e\u3064\u306a\u5c0f\u677e\u83dc<\/td> Japanese mustard spinach<\/td> Dark green leafy vegetable, looks a bit like spinach, but more robust <\/td> Used for steaming, soups and other dishes. Almost never served raw. <\/td> Contains Vitamin A Vitamin C, B6 and B9 (Folate) as well as Calcium, Iron and Manganese.<\/td><\/tr> Renkon Lotus root<\/td> Off-white potato, with holes that run through the root <\/td> Tempura, fried, steamed. Can be added to stews and soups. <\/td> Good source of carbohydrates, fiber and minerals, such as A and C. Reduces blood sugar.<\/td><\/tr> Konnyaku (Konjaku)\u3000\u849f\u84bb\u3053\u3093\u306b\u3083\u304f<\/td> Devil\u2019s tongue root<\/td> The root is always graded into paste and then formed into variety of products which do not look like vegetables<\/td> Konnyaku steaks, konnyaku noodles, can be a dish on its own or added to dishes with meat and salads. There is even a dessert, called KynnakuBatake<\/em>. <\/td>Dietary fiber, amylase, calcium, very low calorie. Contains glucomannan which makes it a powerful probiotic. Promotes intestinal function, prevents constipation, reduces cholesterol. Contains ceramide (skin moisture-inducing component) <\/td><\/tr> Daikon Radish<\/td> Huge, carrot-shaped white reddish root. However there are varieties of colors from green to pink! <\/td> Salad, soups, oden. But most often you will see it served with Sashimi<\/em>, as a display to stress the color of the fish on white reddish<\/td>Daikon is an excellent source of various nutrients, including calcium, magnesium, potassium, and copper. It is very high in vitamin C folate.<\/td><\/tr> Kabu Turnip<\/td> Small round turnips of white color. Usually sold washed and with upper greens in tact. Roots (turnips) and the greens contain different nutrients <\/td> Used in soups, made into various pickles. Can be eaten raw with a dip as well. <\/td> Roots contain a lot of potassium, vitamin C, and dietary fiber. Leaves contain a lot of \u03b2-carotene, vitamin C, all of which have a strong oxidizing effect, and can be expected to have a cancer-preventing effect. <\/td><\/tr> Moyashi Beansprouts <\/td> White-yellowish large sprouts<\/td> Can be eaten raw, but almost always cooked. Crunchy texture adds to stir fries, rice and soups. <\/td> Minerals such as A, B vitamins, C, and E, as well as iron, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus.<\/td><\/tr> Mizuna Japanese mustard green, spider mustard<\/td> Green cerated leaves<\/td> Used in Nabe<\/em> (one-pot meal), salads and soups. Has a fresh peppery taste, slightly spicy. <\/td>Like many leafy vegetables 90% of it is water. Full of good dietary fiber. Also it contains Calcium and Vitamin C. <\/td><\/tr> Nanohana\u306a\u306e\u306f\u306a\u83dc\u306e\u82b1<\/td> Rape blossom<\/td> Florets of small yellow flowers, picked up on a stock with some top leaves <\/td> Steamed and simmered in sauce. As a side dish for meat and as part of Japanese Kaiseki.<\/em><\/td>Potassium, Calcium, Beta-carotine, Vitamin K, Vitamin C. Vitamin K, fiber.<\/td><\/tr> Mitsuba Mitsuba<\/td> \u201cThree leaves\u201d is the Japanese name, like a larger version of parsley. Has a bit of taste of celery as well<\/td> Used as garnish for many foods and is found in soups, dumplings, noodle dishes and salads.<\/td> Contains plenty of vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, dietary fiber, and minerals. It is said that to improve the condition of skin, relieve constipation, suppress arteriosclerosis. <\/td><\/tr> Myoga Myoga<\/td> Look like pinkish -purple-ish buds<\/td> Often used as condiment to noodles or sashimi. <\/td> Potassium, magnesium and Vitamin E\/ Alpha-penine (aromatic component) which stimulates appetite (and perspiration :)) <\/td><\/tr> Nira Chinees Chives<\/td> Look like flat leaks also known as garlic shoots<\/td> An important ingredient in Gyoza<\/em>. <\/td>Full of minerals and vitamins and is believed to help weather fatigue, increase stamina.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nSoy Products<\/h2>\n\n\n\nJapanese name <\/strong><\/td>English equivalent<\/strong><\/td>Description<\/strong><\/td>Dishes <\/strong><\/td>Benefits\/nutrition <\/strong><\/td><\/tr>Tounyu Soy Milk<\/td> Creamy texture. Usually sold in milk-like cartons<\/td> Used a lot in stead of milk<\/td> An alternative to cow’s milk (no lactose)<\/td><\/tr> Natto Japanese food made from whole soybeans that have been fermented with Bacillus subtilis (bacterium)<\/td> Powerful smell, strong taste and stringy, slimy texture. Can be large beans or minced beans. Colors of the beans can vary from light brown to almost black. <\/td> Usually served with rice, tare or soy sauce sauce and mustard. Used in natty-maki sushi. (Rarely added into other dishes)<\/td> Natto is full of nutrients and has some of the most amazing health benefits, such as Vitamin K! <\/td><\/tr> Tofu\u3000 Bean curd, can be soft and silky (\u7d79\u3054\u3057\u8c46\u8150) or firm type called (\u6728\u7dbf\u3001\u3082\u3081\u3093\u8c46\u8150\uff09<\/td> White-ish cheese-looking mass, but much softer and does not have much taste, unless made with a mixture of other ingredients such as sesame tofu or peanut tofu. <\/td> Used in variety of dishes and served and spiced in a myriad of ways. Every area of Japan has its own way of serving Tofu. When you travel, enjoy the presentation and taste! <\/td> Good source of complete <\/em>protein, but less cholesterol, fewer triglycerides. Contains Vitamin B, magnesium and potassium. <\/td><\/tr>Yuba Thin tofu skin (beancurd skin)<\/td> During the process of tofu making a thin skin layer is formed on the surface. It is gathered and dried into sheets. Similar texture to tofu. <\/td> Yuba is a dish on it\u2019s own. In Kyoto it is a famous Kyo-Yuba, used in Syoujin cuisine (temple vegetarian food) <\/td> All the benefits of tofu, such as high protein content <\/td><\/tr> \u6cb9\u63da\u3052 Aburaage<\/td> Dip-fried thick tofu skin<\/td> Brownish pockets of sweet tofu skins<\/td> Mostly used in Inarizushi<\/em> (rice stuffed tofu) But can be used in salads and other dishes too<\/td>Has all the benefits of tofu, but could be a bit sweet for some people .<\/td><\/tr> Okara Pulp, fluff left from production of soy milk<\/td> Fluffy white-ish moist pulp<\/td> Used to make salads, dishes and also keto desserts<\/td> High in protein and all other benefits soy products offer. <\/td><\/tr> Miso \u5473\u564c \u3000\u307f\u305dThere are a number of types, depending on what it is made of. <\/td> Fermented soy bean paste<\/td> Thick paste of colors varying from light brown to dark rusty brown. It can be made from soy beans and rice\/seaweed\/barley etc. with salt and fermenting enzyme “Koji\u201d<\/td> Used in thousands of dishes, sauces, spreads, soups, noodles, stews, marinades and pickling mixtures, most famous being miso-soup. <\/td> Miso is a good probiotic, contains oryzae<\/em>, which promotes gut health and improves digestion. Strengthens immune system. <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nSoy Sauce<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Soy sauce is used extensively Japanese cuisine. It really deserves its own articles. Apart from being the main ingredient in most of the Japanese dishes, it is used as dipping sauce for sashimi, sushi. As well as means to create pickles\/preserved food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Soy sauce is a fermented product, full of antioxidants and vitamin K. Contains phytonutrients (similar to red wine) The product is somewhat high on sodium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u8584\u53e3\u91a4 \u6cb9 Light colored Soy sauce<\/h4>\n\n\n\n This type of soy sauce if a lighter sauce which is used for seasoning so that the original color of the food is not effected much. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u6fc3\u53e3\u91a4\u6cb9 Standard Soy sauce <\/h4>\n\n\n\n If the label says just \u201csoy sauce\u201d then by default it is the \u201cthick standard sauce\u201d used for cooking and seasoning<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u6e9c\u307e\u308a\u91a4\u6cb9 Tamari Soy Sauce<\/h4>\n\n\n\n Tamari sauce is a byproduct of miso making. It is thicker and creamier. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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A few Seafood products<\/h2>\n\n\n\nJapanese name <\/strong><\/td>English equivalent<\/strong><\/td>Description<\/strong><\/td>Dishes <\/strong><\/td>Benefits\/nutrition <\/strong><\/td><\/tr>Surimi\u3000 Fish paste<\/td> A paste made of seafood or fish<\/td> As such mostly used in imitation crab product. Otherwise used to make Kamaboko <\/td> Good source of protein. <\/td><\/tr> Chikuwa Fish cake stick<\/td> Fish paste is wrapped around a stick and either steamed or boiled.<\/td> Popular snack, can have stuffing inside, is quite cheap. Eaten on its own.<\/td> Relatively cheap source of protein. Usually low fat. <\/td><\/tr> Kamaboko \u84b2\u927e\u304b\u307e\u307c\u3053<\/td> Cured type of surimi\/fish cake\/ fish sausage <\/td> Loafs of pureed processed fish and seafood. Made into various shapes.<\/td> Steamed , deep fried. Can be used in tempura. Often sold separately in stores, either steamed, deep-fried or boiled. <\/td> Steamed kamoboko especially is low on carbs high on protein. Other nutrients content depends on type of fish used. <\/td><\/tr> Ebi \u3000 Shrimp <\/td> Kuruma-ebi, Ama-ebi,Sakura-ebi (small translucent type) often is dried. <\/td> Virally of dishes with seafood. Tempura, fry, sushi, sashimi, pasta.<\/td> Good protein, with essential fatty acids EPA and DHA<\/td><\/tr> Kani\u3000 Crab<\/td> There are different types of crab, depending on season and area they are from. <\/td> Virally of dishes with seafood. Tempura, pasta, nabe\u934b etc.<\/td> Very high quality protein, contains good amounts of Omega-3 FA<\/td><\/tr> Asari\u3000 Clam<\/td> Saltwater clams (small size)<\/td> Miso soup, fry, nabe, used to make dashi (soup stock)<\/td> Protein, calcium, iron and Vitamin B2<\/td><\/tr> Robusuta-\u3000\u30ed\u30d6\u30b9\u30bf\u30fc<\/td> Lobster<\/td> <\/td> Steamed lobster, soup, pasta ets. <\/td> Higher contents of EPA and DHA than shrimp and crab meat. <\/td><\/tr> Kaki\u3000 Oyster<\/td> Oyster bars that serve raw oysters also have a menu of baked\/grliied dishes. <\/td> Raw oysters. Kaki-fry. Oysters are in soups, even curry. <\/td> Must be careful of food poisoning when eating raw (kids are not advised eating) but fried are a good source of Vitamin D, copper and zinc! <\/td><\/tr> Uni\u3000 Sea urchin<\/td> Orange soft, buttery texture (roe-producing organs of a sea urchin) <\/td> Sushi, sashimi, don (\u4e3c)-on top of a rice bowl. Also can be found in Uni-pasta! <\/td> Vitamin E \u2014 fat-soluble vitamin which has a strong antioxidant effect, helps prevent lifestyle-related diseases such as arteriosclerosis and myocardial infarction. Vitamins B2, folic acid, beta-carotene.<\/td><\/tr> Hotate\u3000 Scallop<\/td> Round fleshy medallions, sold separately from shell. Shells are big and wavy on the outside<\/td> Sushi, sashimi, fried, tempura, seafood pasta, etc. <\/td> Good source of Taurin, it works by reducing the absorption of cholesterol in the digestive tract. Also reduces cholesterol, and enhances the functions of the heart and liver. B12<\/td><\/tr> Muru-gai\u3000\u30e0\u30fc\u30eb\u8c9d<\/td> Mussel<\/td> Black longish shape shell<\/td> Steamed, simmered, with other seafood and in soups and stews. <\/td> B12, copper, zinc, iron<\/td><\/tr> Ikura Salmon roe (caviar)<\/td> Big fish eggs of dark orange color<\/td> In Sushi, (Don \u4e3c) on top of a rice bowl <\/td> Almost 30g of high quality protein per 100g! DHA, EPA <\/td><\/tr> Mentaiko Spiced cod roe<\/td> Dark red sack of fish roe<\/td> Can be eaten raw just as sold, when the sack is opened and the fish eggs are scraped out. Can be cooked, made into pasta sauces, etc. <\/td> Vitamins A, B1(helps to convert sugar into energy), B2(helps metabolism) B6(helps convert protein into energy), B12 (promotes production of hemoglobin in the blood)<\/td><\/tr> Talako Cod roe (salted)<\/td> Light red sack of fish roe<\/td> Same as above<\/td> Same as above<\/td><\/tr> Shirasu Tiny sardines<\/td> Tiny white boiled fishes <\/td> They are not exactly sardines, there are several types of fish used.<\/td> A great source of calcium and Vitamin D. Also contains DHA <\/td><\/tr> \u7e2e\u7dec\u96d1\u9b5a\u3061\u308a\u3081\u3093\u3058\u3083\u3053Chirimenjako<\/td> Tiny dry sardines<\/td> Tiny white\/gray dried fishes <\/td> Can be used with rice, salad, on top tofu, etc. <\/td> Contains even more Vitamins D because of a process of drying it in the sun.<\/td><\/tr> Kazunoko Herring Roe<\/td> Yellow firm sack of fish row, with crunchy texture. <\/td> Most often used in New Year food set (o-sechi ryori) Marinated in dashi and soy sauce. <\/td> A good source of DHA, DPA, helps maintain healthy blood cholesterol <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nCondiments<\/h2>\n\n\n\nJapanese name <\/strong><\/td>English equivalent<\/strong><\/td>Description<\/strong><\/td>Dishes <\/strong><\/td>Benefits\/nutrition <\/strong><\/td><\/tr>\u6f2c\u7269\u3064\u3051\u3082\u306e\u3000Tsukemono<\/td> Japanese pickles<\/td> Variety of veggies can be made into pickles, such as daikon, radish, cucumbers, egg plants, etc. <\/td> Served on their own as part of Japanese traditional multi-course meal Kaiseki<\/em><\/td>Can be made with anything starting from salt and vinegar and ending with rice bran and miso. All the benefits of fermented food! <\/td><\/tr> \u304d\u3080\u3061 Kimuchi<\/td> Kim’chi (fermented spicy korean cabbage)<\/td> Often sold on its own in small containers. The deeper the red color, the spicier the taste. <\/td> Served by itself with pickles, sometimes made into soup or ramen broth. <\/td> Very high in Vitamin K, which is necessary for proper assimilation of calcium. <\/td><\/tr> \u3057\u305d Shiso<\/td> Perilla Leaves (can be green or purple) <\/td> Is a type of mint, but has very sharp (a bit citrusy) taste. Purple Shiso is used for making pickles to give them bright magenta color. <\/td> Often served as a part of a sashimi set. Also with rice, onigiri, etc. <\/td> Vitamins contained in perilla include vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin K, niacin, and minerals include iron, potassium, magnesium, and zinc.<\/td><\/tr> \u3075\u308a\u304b\u3051 Fujikake<\/td> Furikake<\/td> Dried condiment of different contents<\/td> It is a mix of dried seaweed, fish, salts, seeds. It can be a great topping not only for rice but also for pasta. <\/td> Depending on the contents there are different benefits, but mostly it is used to add taste to white rice. <\/td><\/tr> \u3081\u3093\u307e Menma<\/td> Fermented bamboo shoots in ramen and other noodles <\/td> Strips of dried bamboo<\/td> Noodle soups, soups, ramen etc. <\/td> Mostly good for its fiber and some beneficial fermentation effects. <\/td><\/tr> \u5c71\u6912\u3000Sansho<\/td> <\/td> This powder spice offers a subtle citrusy scent and a strong peppery kick<\/td> Often used in grilled eel dishes, as well as grill meats and seafood <\/td> Sansho is known to have effects such as activating the functions of internal organs and improving indigestion.<\/td><\/tr> \u4e03\u5473\u3000Shichimi<\/td> Japanese pepper<\/td> Japanese spice blend consisting of ground chili flakes, citrus peel, seaweed flakes, sesame seeds, and so on<\/td> It has a great mix of taste and makes for a wonderful taste enhancer for a lot of dishes. <\/td> Pepper, mandarine orange peel, poppy seeds, sesami, hempseed, Shiso, etc. A number of spices with various benefits, but usually is used in small quantities to deliver much benefit apart from taste enhancement. <\/td><\/tr> \u3064\u3086\u3000Tsuyu\u9eba\u3064\u3086Men-tsuyu<\/td> Noodle broth<\/td> Soy-sauce looking, usually dark brown. <\/td> Used to dip noodles, also can be an ingredient in other dishes. <\/td> Tsuyu contains histidine and inosinic acid, which have anti-obesity effects. Pantothenic acid improves metabolism. Niacin promotes blood circulation.<\/td><\/tr> \u307f\u308a\u3093 Mirin<\/td> Cooking rice wine<\/td> Clear sauce based on rice wine<\/td> Used frequently in cooking and has a lower sake content than usual rice wine. <\/td> Brings sweetness to the food, tames fish smell in dishes. <\/td><\/tr> \u307d\u3093\u9162\u3000Ponzu<\/td> \u201cPonzu\u201d<\/td> Citrus-based sauce <\/td> A lot of the ponzu sauces are actually ponzu with soy sauce mixed into it. Real ponzu sauce is light yellow in color.<\/td> Since Ponzu is made with citrus, vitamin C is expected to have a certain effect in preventing aging and lifestyle-related diseases caused by active oxygen because it is involved in boosting the immune system and has a strong antioxidant effect.<\/td><\/tr> \u9c39\u7bc0 Katsuobishi<\/td> Dried Bonito Flakes<\/td> Thin shavings of dried Bonito fish. Either smoked and dried or smoked and fermented and dried.<\/td> Used in making dashi<\/em>, or used by itself as a topping on dishes. <\/td><\/td><\/tr> \u304a\u9162\u3000Osu<\/td> Vinegar<\/td> A variety of vinegars of different types. Such as rice vinegar, black vinegar, apple cider vinegar, etc. <\/td> Vinegar is used extensively Japanese cuisine.<\/td> Stimulates digestion, along with other benefits. <\/td><\/tr> \u304a\u9152<\/td> Sake, cooking sake<\/td> Clear, white liquid. <\/td> Sake is used extensively Japanese cuisine. (Apart from being a national liquor)<\/td> Enhances unique Japanese taste in many favorite dishes. <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nSeaweed<\/h2>\n\n\n\nJapanese name <\/strong><\/td>English equivalent<\/strong><\/td>Description<\/strong><\/td>Dishes <\/strong><\/td>Benefits\/nutrition <\/strong><\/td><\/tr>\u3082\u305a\u304fMozuku<\/td> Scientific name: Nemacystus decipiens<\/td> Slimy thin branched seaweed<\/td> Used as a dish by itself with some vinegar or added into Miso-soup. <\/td> This seaweed is full of fucoidan, which has amazing effects on the body including rejuvenation -moisturizing skin and preventing wrinkles. <\/td><\/tr> \u306e\u308aNori<\/td> Seaweed<\/td> Sheets of paper-thin dried seaweed <\/td> Used for making such and onigiri. <\/td> Seaweed generally has an amazing mineral contents profile. More minerals than any on-land vegetable. <\/td><\/tr> \u3072\u3058\u304dHijiki<\/td> Hijiki seaweed<\/td> Look like small black thick leaves <\/td> Hijiki salad, miso soup. Advised to be eaten in small amounts. <\/td> It is rich in dietary fiber and essential minerals such as calcium, iron, and magnesium<\/td><\/tr> \u6606\u5e03\u3000\u3053\u3093\u3076\u3000Konbu<\/td> Kelp<\/td> Thick leaf of seaweed <\/td> Usually used for making dashi<\/em>(broth)<\/td>Very alkaline food. Contains alginic acid and fucoidan. Suppresses cholesterol and enhances immunity. Contains iodine.<\/td><\/tr> \u9752\u306e\u308a Ao-nori<\/td> Green seaweed<\/td> Green seaweed or laver that\u2019s been dried and powdered or crumbled into fine flakes<\/td> Usually is used as a topping for Okonomiyaki, Yakisoba (fried noodles with veggies and meat) and Takoyaki (dough balls with octopus inside)<\/td> Potassium, calcium and other minerals generally found in seaweed.<\/td><\/tr> \u308f\u304b\u3081\u3000Wakame<\/td> Wakame Seaweed <\/td> Small pieces of dark green seaweed. <\/td> Good in soups and salads, often sold dried so needs to be soaked. <\/td> Rich in minerals, low in calories, boosts energy and is good for weight loss<\/td><\/tr> \u6d77\u3076\u3069\u3046\u3000Umibudo<\/td> Literal meaning: sea grapes <\/td> Resembles tiny grapes of green color, <\/td> Tastes slightly salty and is served on its one with Ponzu<\/em><\/td>Rich is minerals such as iron. 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