Japanese Ingredients

White Mausu Black Bean Rayu is inspired by Chinese and Japanese oils, but made in Ireland. It's a delicious combination of fermented Chinese black beans which give a uniquely savoury and satisfying flavour, with black sesame and gochugara pepper flakes. It's salty and spicy...

Sesame oil is a key ingredient in East Asian food and is a store cupboard essential in China, Japan and Korea. It has a strong, nutty flavour and is very distinct Asian twist to dishes when used. Toasted sesame oil is mainly used as a seasoning or...

Bulldog Tonkatsu sauce is a Japanese favourite, it's sometimes referred to as Japanese BBQ sauce. This sauce is not only the perfect pairing for the crispy, bread crumbed fried pork, it's brilliant used anywhere you may use tomato ketchup or bbq sauce.  Try this...

Like other Japanese Mayonnaises, Kenko Mayonnaise has a richer flavour than many European commercial brands. It's wonderful taste is only just being discovered here in the UK. Try Kenko Mayonnaise in sandwiches, coleslaw with sushi - it makes an amazing potato salad. Try it on your next burger and...

McCormick Yuzu dressing has a distinct citrus flavour of yuzu, which is kind of like a cross between a grapefruit and a mandarin, with the undertones of fermented rice koji and soy sauce. The fermented seasoning gives a real depth to the flavour, a...

Hikari Maru-Yu Organic Miso paste has a delicious mellow umami flavour from the soy beans with a well balanced sweetness from the rice koji. This miso has a slightly chunky texture and is a dark red/brown colour. It's long fermentation period develops nice toasted...

Doenjang is a fermented soy bean paste that's a staple in Korean cooking. Used as a seasoning for soups, stews, marinades and often in tandem with Gochujang - another ingredient made from fermented soy beans. Doenjang is comparable to Japanese miso but has a...

The classic condiment for sushi, pickled ginger is also amazing in salads, with fish, noodles or just served as a condiment for anything where the sharp heat of pickled ginger would balance out rich flavours. Follow my recipe for Basic Sushi with a demo...

Kizami pickled ginger is cut into julienne strips, rather than the shaved variety commonly used in sushi.  In Japan, this is sometimes referred to as beni shoga. Pickled ginger is amazing served with roasted meats, in stir fry, in poke bowls, try a chicken...

This paste is made from the true Wasabi plant Wasabia Japonica which is so much more authentic and fresher tasting. Use on sushi and all fish to draw out wonderful flavours. Makes great dressings, dips, marinades and on noodles to taste. Follow our recipe...

Our good friend and MasterChef Champion Ping Coombes has come up with a deliciously moreish sambal! This versatile sambal is made with tomatoes, ginger and a touch of chillies. Use it like you would ketchup or chutney. It is especially brilliant with eggs, chips,...

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