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What is the kanji for rice field? 田 means ‘ rice field ‘ What is the meaning of rice field? (ˈraɪsfiːld) a field where rice is grown. What is the kanji for woman? Onna (女) Formed by three simple lines, the kanji for “ woman,” according to Japanese dictionaries, is said to have evolved from the traditional female posture of… Continue reading "FAQ: What Does Rice Field Mean In Japanese?"

What kind of rice do hibachi restaurants use? In the restaurant white rice is commonly used, but you can also make it with any kind of rice that you prefer. For this recipe, I am going to use some Instant Pot Brown Rice to save me some time. However, you may also use any leftover takeout rice that you have… Continue reading "Question: How To Make Japanese Fried Rice Without Vegetables?"

What is Panza sauce? Japanese ponzu is like an epic party of sweet + tart + bitter + salty flavours. All of this comes about from ponzu’s unique blend of soy sauce, dashi (seaweed) stock, sweet rice wine (mirin), rice vinegar and a splash of citrus juice. What is ponzu sauce made of? Ponzu Sauce, the tangy soy-based sauce, is… Continue reading "Question: What Japanese Dipping Sauce Is Made From Sour Citrus Juice And Rice Wine Vi Egar?"

Is Japanese white rice bad for you? Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare did make one major update to the most recent guidelines: Because Japanese people mostly eat white rice as their main grain, and white rice is linked to an increased risk of chronic diseases, the 2010 guidelines recommend that only 50 to 65 percent of a person’s… Continue reading "Question: If Rice Is Bad For You Then Why Are The Japanese So Healthy?"

Is Japanese sticky rice healthy? It is the excess release of starch during steaming that sticky rice gets that glue-like texture to them. Sticky rice health benefits include increased bone density, decreased inflammation, improved heart health, etc. The Japanese sticky rice is believed to boost metabolism as well. How do you make Japanese rice less sticky? Basically the best thing… Continue reading "Readers ask: Why Is Japanese Rice Sticky?"