Umami

Thailand

National Dish Thailand: Nam Prik Pla Ra (Recipe)

Discover Nam Prik Pla Ra, a bold and unmistakable chilli dip from the heart of Thailand! This punchy little dish strikes a perfect …

South Korea

Meet Godeungeo Jorim, a comforting Korean classic that turns fresh mackerel into something quietly spectacular. Tender fillets are …

South Korea

Meet Gejang, one of South Korea’s most distinctive seafood treasures! These raw crabs are steeped for days in a deeply …

South Korea

Warm up with Cheonggukjang Jjigae, a hearty fermented soybean stew that ranks among South Korea’s most cherished comfort …

South Korea

Discover Cheonggukjang, a deeply savoury Korean dish built around fast-fermented soybeans! This warming, intensely aromatic stew …

Japan

Meet Saba Miso, a comforting Japanese classic that turns humble mackerel into something truly memorable. Tender fish is bathed in …

Japan

Warm up a cold evening with Oden, one of Japan’s most comforting winter dishes! This gentle, simmered hot pot brings …

Japan

Few dishes capture the heart of the Japanese table quite like Miso Soup. Warming, restorative and quietly comforting, this gentle …

Japan

Discover Miso Katsu, a soulful speciality from the Japanese city of Nagoya! This dish brings together a golden, crisp breaded …

Japan

Discover Katsuobushi Ochazuke, a quietly brilliant Japanese rice dish that proves simple food can be the most satisfying of all. …

Japan

Meet Katsuobushi, one of the great cornerstones of Japanese cooking! These wafer-thin shavings of cured, smoke-dried bonito carry …

Japan

Meet Kakuni Manju, a Japanese treat that turns slow-braised pork belly into something quietly spectacular. Tender, melting meat is …