Today, dried fish are more of a culinary curiosity for those seeking unusual tastes. In the past, they were a common sight on dining tables, especially in poorer households. They can serve as an ...

For this recipe, we chose those measuring about ... What is the difference between “shirasu-boshi” (literally, “dried baby sardines”) and chirimen-jako? Though there are some local ...

Featured recipes: (1) Udon in Egg-drop Soup (2) Salmon with Tofu Wasabi Dressing. 1. Remove the bitter parts and toast the niboshi or the dried sardines till aromatic. 2. Fill a pot with water ...

Meanwhile, to make the sardine ‘stew’, heat the oil in a saucepan over a medium heat and sweat the onion, garlic, dried epazote, or oregano, and chilli until very soft. Add the passata and ...