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Japan, Washoku & Kikkoman are inseparable. Be inspired by the topics and our cooking tips.

How to taste umami - Pro tips for boosting flavor
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How to taste umami - Pro tips for boosting flavor

It’s one of today’s hottest culinary topics. Everyone is looking for it. Everyone wants to add it. So, what exactly is umami, and how can you put it to work on your menu?

Colourful salads to whet your appetite
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Colourful salads to whet your appetite

Soy sauce in a salad? Of course! Discover how well it works and which Kikkoman sauces create a wow effect paired with crunchy leaves.

Ramen across the globe
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Ramen across the globe

Pretty much everyone loves ramen! Why? It comes in endless variations and tastes. Learn more about the journey of ramen and how it became so popular everywhere in the world! Be inspired by our various recipes.

European breakfast traditions
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European breakfast traditions

Ever wondered what other countries have at breakfast time? Take a hop across Europe with us to discover different breakfast traditions.

Culinary world trip - Tex-Mex inspiration
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Culinary world trip - Tex-Mex inspiration

What exactly is typical Tex-Mex food and how does it differ fundamentally from Mexican cuisine? We took a look behind the scenes.

Get inspired by NEW sushi flavours!
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Get inspired by NEW sushi flavours!

Sardines & basil? Apple & beetroot? Fish fingers? Why not! Kikkoman is here to inspire you with simple and flavourful sushi combinations. Check out our new sushi recipes.

Wok your appetite with the new stir-fry recipes
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Wok your appetite with the new stir-fry recipes

What’s the key to amazing WOK Stir fry dishes? This core culinary trinity: simple, easy and quick. The best stir-fry recipes are based on this perfect taste triangle.

Kikkoman on Fire. Grill & BBQ recipes
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Kikkoman on Fire. Grill & BBQ recipes

Are you dreaming of a barbecue feast with dishes from different parts of the world? So let’s invite Kikkoman products, light the fire and read our grill recipes!

It’s crunch time: Kikkoman Panko – Japanese style crispy bread crumbs
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It’s crunch time: Kikkoman Panko – Japanese style crispy bread crumbs

Kikkoman Panko – Japanese style crispy bread crumbs is the new versatile ingredient for your pantry. It adds a deliciously crunchy texture to dishes of all kinds.

Desserts with Kikkoman Soy Sauce
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Desserts with Kikkoman Soy Sauce

Desserts with soy sauce as an ingredient are incredibly popular in Japan. Soy sauce is even used in ice-cream mixes to add a special caramel-like flavour.

Egg meals with Kikkoman
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Egg meals with Kikkoman

Did you know that soy sauce also goes really well with egg dishes? Japanese cuisine has a great many dishes featuring eggs as a main or secondary ingredient.

Asparagus Season with Kikkoman
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Asparagus Season with Kikkoman

Asparagus doesn’t just taste great in the traditional way with hollandaise sauce: it also makes a delicious duo with soy sauce. We've gathered tips for you from purchase to serving up.

Sakura Zensen
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Sakura Zensen

Every year Sakura Zensen, the “cherry blossom front”, covers Japan in a blanket of white and pink petals. Learn more about the cherry blossom season.

Try a temaki party: it’s easy, tasty and lots of fun!
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Try a temaki party: it’s easy, tasty and lots of fun!

At a temaki party, all the ingredients are laid out on the table and guests can simply help themselves to whatever they fancy, roll it up in a wrap and enjoy.

Gyoza – delicious savoury parcels
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Gyoza – delicious savoury parcels

Discover the amazing versatility of savoury Japanese gyoza dumplings - pan-fried, steamed or deep-fried.

Europe’s traditional Christmas meals
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Europe’s traditional Christmas meals

Kikkoman soy sauce gives all Christmas dishes a special UMAMI kick - find out how!

Christmas meals with the umami factor
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Christmas meals with the umami factor

Christmas is definitely the most indulgent dining season of the year. Visit Kikkoman’s recipe world for festive food inspiration.

Fabulous sushi cake recipes that everyone can make
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Fabulous sushi cake recipes that everyone can make

Sushi cakes are easy to make and taste absolutely fabulous. You don’t have to be a talented cook to prepare these special, eye-catching offerings that will surprise and delight family and guests!

Osechi-ryōri: New Year specialities from Japan
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Osechi-ryōri: New Year specialities from Japan

31 December and 1 January mark a major festival in Japan: osechi-ryōri. It involves eating a wide variety of traditional delicacies – and they’re foods that you can prepare yourself at home.

Have you ever heard of shabu-shabu?
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Have you ever heard of shabu-shabu?

Thinly sliced beef, Chinese cabbage, carrots, mushrooms and other kinds of vegetables are all ingredients of Japanese shabu-shabu, a fondue-style dish made with stock.

Fondue with a difference – with Kikkoman sauces
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Fondue with a difference – with Kikkoman sauces

Cooking traditional fondue shabu-shabu style is quite simple. Kikkoman has put together three fantastic recipes for this European classic with a Japanese twist.

Prepared with love: three menus for Valentine’s Day
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Prepared with love: three menus for Valentine’s Day

It’ll be Valentine’s Day on 14 February – an ideal opportunity to surprise your other half with a lovingly prepared candlelit dinner. Kikkoman has put together three unique menus for your dinner.

#Stay home, cook at home: 　Vol. 7
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#Stay home, cook at home: 　Vol. 7

Good food’s an important part of the run-up to Christmas – especially this year. In Kikkoman’s latest #Stay home, cook at home newsletter, you’ll find 10 recipes for delicious mains bursting with umami flavour.

#Stay home, cook at home: 　Vol. 6
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#Stay home, cook at home: 　Vol. 6

Cook at home – and enjoy great food at home! Kikkoman has put together 7 tasty soup recipes that are sure to leave you with a warm glow inside.