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To authenticate all Sori Yanagi-designed products including knives, cutlery, utensils, pans, and other kitchen tools, Sato Shoji established the 'Martian' as their trademark and is stamped on all the products.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 10-1\/2 cups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 9.5W\" x 7.5D\" x 8H\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials: 18-8 Stainless steel and phenol resin (handle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Martian","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39283225428047,"sku":"11-300-0001","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/yanagi_wh.jpg?v=1492131609"},{"product_id":"spice-toaster","title":"Spice Toaster","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe days of sesame seeds popping everywhere into the crevices of the stove top are over with this spice toaster!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlip the screen up and place spices inside. 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Since 2016, we've used it on everything. From \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/japanify-shio-koji-nagaimo\"\u003enagaimo\u003c\/a\u003e to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/recpy-shio-koji\"\u003etofu\u003c\/a\u003e to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/japanify-2-in-1-miso-shio-koji-cured-duck-duck-fat-slathered-yaki-onigiri\"\u003educk\u003c\/a\u003e. We've pretty much stuffed it down everyone's throats with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/event-recap\"\u003eevent\u003c\/a\u003e after \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/how-to-preserve-and-cook-with-koji\"\u003eevent\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are pros at using shio koji, but every now and then, shio koji poses a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/kitchen-follies-shio-koji-roasted-chicken\"\u003echallenge\u003c\/a\u003e. When you cook it for too long, it can burn. This Liquid Shio Koji solves the problem. Just marinate your meat or vegetables as usual – and since this is a liquid version, there is no chunky residue that you have to wipe off. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to marinated meats and vegetables, add a dash of Liquid Shio Koji to pasta sauces, salad dressings and soups for an added umami punch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecipe From Our Blog:\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/lsk-salmon\"\u003eJapanify: L.S.K. 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In addition to performing all the duties that a regular donabe provides, the steam grate allows you to steam dumplings, vegetables, and \u003cem\u003emochi\u003c\/em\u003e. This double-duty donabe features a deep black glaze for a modern feel on its earthy textured surface. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDonabe\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis a traditional Japanese earthenware cooking pot that i\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003et is meant to be \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eplaced directly onto a flame to cook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003enabemono\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or one-pot dishes like\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003esukiyaki\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eoden\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eyosenabe. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA well-loved donabe can last for years, and\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe best part of cooking in a donabe is the experience. Made for communal cooking, it's best enjoyed with a group of friends or family. This Black Steamer Donabe can serve about four to five people.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003eIgamono Black Steam Donabe is available for Local Pick Up only. 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Sprinkle it on your ramen, udon, and other noodles, or grilled meats and vegetables.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe created the essence of savoriness with our \u003cstrong\u003eUmami Salt\u003c\/strong\u003e, an easy to use spice blend. Try it as a rub. We also like it on eggs, fried rice, sandwiches, fried chicken, and pretty much everything else that goes in our mouths. Go gangbusters with glutamates without the MSG! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Curry Powder\u003c\/strong\u003e is a yellow curry powder with a wonderful savory aroma. Use it to make Japanese curry sauce from scratch to eat over steamed rice, ramen, or udon noodles.Try it in curried chiken or egg salad Sprinkle it onto chicken karaage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/products\/oaktown-spice-shop-shichimi-togarashi\"\u003eShichimi Togarashi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(1.9 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/products\/oaktown-spice-shop-umami-salt\"\u003eUmami Salt\u003c\/a\u003e (2.7 oz)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Japanese Curry Powder\" href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/products\/japanese-curry-powder?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=f0fd18c38\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eJapanese Curry Powder\u003c\/a\u003e (1.8 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Glass jars with plastic tops; packaged in a white gift box with decorative sticker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Oakland, CA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Oaktown Spice","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13623772938319,"sku":"13-1000-0014","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/files\/2023_spice_set.jpg?v=1699655439"},{"product_id":"arashio-sunshine-sea-salt","title":"Arashio Sunshine Sea Salt","description":"\u003cp\u003eArashio salt is harvested from the Suruga Bay surrounding Shizuoka City, using the area's dry wind and strong sunshine to create a light and crisp salt. Shizuoka has a long history of cultivating arashio salt, which has been used throughout Japan since the 1600s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a great salt for baking and cooking – in sauces, marinades, and sprinkled onto grilled meats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eIngredients: Sea salt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e21 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: salt in plastic bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eMade in Shizuoka, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Arashio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30222424309839,"sku":"13-500-0001","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/arashio.jpg?v=1569455459"},{"product_id":"sake-shochu-talk","title":"Sake + Shochu Talk by Kayoko + Yoko","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLooking for the ebook version? Find it \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/products\/digital-sake-shochu-talk-ebook-by-kayoko-yoko\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/products\/digital-sake-shochu-talk-ebook-by-kayoko-yoko\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e! \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's here – all you've ever wanted to know about sake and shochu in one nifty zine! An approachable, easy read, \u003cem\u003eSake + Shochu Talk\u003c\/em\u003e is in a Q+A format with Kayoko and Yoko, founders of Umami Mart. It's two zines in one!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eSake Talk\u003c\/em\u003e, Umami Mart Sake Director Yoko Kumano goes through the process of sake-making, ideal food pairings, and answers common questions like, \"Is warm sake bad?\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlip the zine around for Shochu Talk, written by Shochu Advisor Kayoko Akabori! She delves into the world of shochu and awamori, its origins, and how best to enjoy Japan's distilled beverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis full color zine is a labor of love that took over a year to produce, its innovative design by our multi-talented whiz Yoko. Now let's get talking about sake and shochu!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthors: Kayoko Akabori + Yoko Kumano\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePages: 58\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoftcover, full color\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished by Umami Mart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned by Yoko Kumano\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinted in Oakland on recycled paper in 2019\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Umami Mart","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31103131091023,"sku":"14-100-0058","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/sake_shochu_cover.jpg?v=1572635053"},{"product_id":"tamaki-haiga-rice","title":"Tamaki Haiga Rice","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrown in Williams, California, Tamaki is known for its Japanese short grain rice. Behold, \u003cem\u003ehaiga-ma\u003c\/em\u003ei, or germ rice, the love child of brown and white rice. This is the rice you'll find in both Yoko and Kayoko's pantry for its bright flavor with a slight nuttiness. Your palate and digestion will thank you!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/how-to-cook-rice-on-the-stovetop\"\u003ehow easy it is\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to cook haiga-mai on the stove top!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Yoko's 2010 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/japanify-white-brown-and-germ-rice\"\u003eJapanify blog post\u003c\/a\u003e, she says:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e[Haiga rice is] half-milled, so the bran layer is removed, but the germ (haiga) is intact. This allows for the plump texture of white rice but with a little \"core\" which is the germ.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eHaiga-mai takes less time to cook than brown rice but must be washed 2 to 3 times with water, like white rice, before steaming. What's amazing about haiga-mai is that the taste is very similar to white rice, making it suitable for Japanese cooking, but far surpasses white rice in nutrition in terms of fiber, vitamin E and B, niacin and calcium. \u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eIngredients: rice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e4.4 pounds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: rice in plastic bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eMade in Williams, CA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tamaki Rice","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31923950190671,"sku":"13-600-0001","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/haiga.jpg?v=1595635350"},{"product_id":"umazirushi-crystal-rock-sugar","title":"Crystal Rock Sugar","description":"\u003cp\u003eUmami Mart is your one stop shop for making \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=7peT4BnyvYM\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\"\u003eumeshu\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/how-to-make-biwashu-loquat-liqueur\"\u003ebiwashu\u003c\/a\u003e, or just about any other \u003cem\u003eshu\u003c\/em\u003e! Use this bag of rock sugar to infuse your favorite fruit along with shochu to make all types of liqueurs and infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn how to make umeshu by watching our \u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=7peT4BnyvYM\u0026amp;feature=youtu.be\"\u003evideo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e! Or read the recipe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/how-to-make-umeshu-japanese-plum-liqueur\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePackaging may differ slightly.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eIngredients: Sugar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e2.2 lbs (1 kg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: sugar in plastic bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Meiho","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32201003860047,"sku":"13-400-0024","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/rock_sugar.jpg?v=1590080033"},{"product_id":"higeta-honzen-soy-sauce","title":"Higeta Honzen Soy Sauce","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrewed in the \u003cem\u003ekoikuchi\u003c\/em\u003e (dark soy sauce) style created during the Edo period, this \u003cem\u003eshoyu\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (soy sauce)\u003c\/span\u003e is made with high grade soy beans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe love this shoyu because it has a lighter flavor that is perfect for sashimi and it will not overpower even the most delicate white fish. Whenever we have temaki parties, this is our go-to shoyu.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePlease refrigerate after opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eCapacity: 12 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eMaterial: Glass bottle and plastic snap lid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eIngredients: Water, soybeans, wheat, salt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eMade in Chiba, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Higeta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32224905658447,"sku":"13-100-0005","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/higeta.jpg?v=1590458159"},{"product_id":"s-b-ramen-kosho-pepper","title":"S\u0026B Ramen Kosho Pepper (90g)","description":"\u003cp\u003eGet the full \u003cem\u003eramen-ya\u003c\/em\u003e (Japanese ramen shop) experience by having the right condiment at your side. This Ramen Kosho (ramen pepper) from S\u0026amp;B is a delectable mix of black pepper, roasted garlic, and roasted onion. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake Kayoko's recipe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/caccio-e-ramen-pepe\"\u003eCaccio e Ramen Pepe\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eIngredients: Black pepper, roasted garlic, onion, roasted onion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eCapacity: 3.2 oz \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eDimensions: 2\"D x 4\"H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eMaterial: Steel can with plastic top\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"JFC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32224911392847,"sku":"13-500-0007","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/sb_ramen_pepper.jpg?v=1590458202"},{"product_id":"s-b-hot-mustard-powder","title":"S\u0026B Hot Mustard Powder (85g Tin)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere's only one Oriental Hot Mustard! This iconic mustard powder in a can is a blend of mustard flour and turmeric. Simply mix 2 tsp of mustard powder with 3 tsp of water to get this mustard to come to life!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDab onto everything from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/japanified-arancini\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ekorokke\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/japanify-summer-slurp-series-hiyashi-chuka-cold-ramen?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=576e8604c\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ehiyashi chuuka\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/kagomma-furusato-yataimura\"\u003eoden\u003c\/a\u003e, and shumai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eIngredients: Mustard flour, turmeric\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eCapacity: 3 oz \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eDimensions: 2-1\/2\"D x 2-3\/4\"H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eMaterial: Steel canister\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"S\u0026B","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32224915587151,"sku":"13-500-0008","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/sb_hot_mustard.jpg?v=1590458180"},{"product_id":"s-b-curry-powder","title":"S\u0026B Curry Powder (85g Tin)","description":"\u003cp\u003eS\u0026amp;B is Japan's foremost spice company and this is their most popular product. Add a hit of curry flavor to meat and seafood dishes, or use to make our labor-intensive recipe for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/japanese-curry-scratch\"\u003eJapanese curry from scratch\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eIngredients: Tumeric, coriander, fenugreek, cumin, orange peel, pepper, chili pepper, cinnamon, fennel, ginger, star anise, thyme, bay leaves, cloves, nutmeg, sage, cardamom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eCapacity: 3 oz \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eDimensions: 2-1\/2\"D x 2-3\/4\"H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eMaterial: Steel canister\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"S\u0026B","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32526131920975,"sku":"13-500-0009","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/sb_curry.jpg?v=1598030429"},{"product_id":"okinawa-kokuto-black-sugar","title":"Okinawa Kokuto Black Sugar","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis pure 100% Okinawa kokuto sugar showcases the layered complexity of raw sugar. It's minerally, smoky, earthy, with a sophisticated sweetness and slight bitterness. Hailing from Hateruma Island, where the most prized kokuto sugar comes from, we are thrilled to offer this unique ingredient within our pantry collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse this intense sugar in savory dishes like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/the-japanese-pantrys-pork-belly-kakuni\"\u003eButa no Kakuni\u003c\/a\u003e, or simmered beans, or for desserts like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/japanify-matcha-cream-anmitsu\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/japanify-matcha-cream-anmitsu\"\u003eAnmitsu\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/kokuto-sundae\"\u003eKokuto Sundae\u003c\/a\u003e. Create a syrup with a 2:1 ratio of sugar to water for a delectable topping on ice cream, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/tagged\/kanten\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/tagged\/kanten\"\u003ekanten\u003c\/a\u003e, and cheesecakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eIngredients: 100% Okinawa Kokuto Brown Sugar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e17 oz \/ 500g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: sugar in plastic bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eMade in Hateruma Island, Okinawa, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Japanese Pantry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32548285644879,"sku":"13-400-0009","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/kokuto_sugar.jpg?v=1600107796"},{"product_id":"shoda-yuki-shoyu","title":"Shoda Yuki Shoyu","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNestled in attractively wrapped calligraphied paper, this \u003cem\u003eyuuki \u003c\/em\u003e(organic) style \u003cem\u003eshoyu\u003c\/em\u003e (soy sauce) has only soybeans, wheat, water (compare that to the myriad additives and preservatives in other shoyu brands), and is fermented for many weeks. The result is a pleasant and light balance of funkiness, salt, and sweetness. It has been reported there is a hint of citrus lurking in this \u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eshoyu\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eas well. 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Even the freshest fish doesn't make great sashimi if it's sliced poorly – you can easily ruin the texture, the look, and the taste of your most important ingredient with the wrong knife. Traditionally in Japan, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eyanagi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e knives – very sharp, slender single-beveled blade knives – are used to cut raw fish and soft meats with clean precision. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe're big fans of the Japanese-made \u003c\/span\u003eMAC Yanagi Knife\u003cspan\u003e, which is lightweight, ergonomic, but razor-sharp enough to prepare paper thin slices of hirame, melt-in-your-mouth cuts of toro, or bite-sized pieces of beef tataki with ease. Its long 10\" blade is forged with molybdenum steel, the same material used for making samurai swords. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou don't have to be a sushi chef to use a \u003c\/span\u003eMAC Yanagi Knife\u003cspan\u003e. Use it to expertly prepare beef carpaccio, Nova Scotia lox, or rare steak for pho. And just imagine slicing that holiday ham with one of these bad boys. Lookin' sharp, real sharp!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOur resident knife expert, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/ask-sushi-kuni-usuzukuri\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/ask-sushi-kuni-usuzukuri\"\u003eChef Kuni\u003c\/a\u003e (sushi chef and Kayoko's dad), says that this knife is ideal to cut sashimi, and even cucumbers. Recommended for chefs and home kitchen use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis MAC knife was forged with molybdenum steel, the same material used for swords in Japan in the 14th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe know that \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/youtu.be\/nybKlzwrMMo\"\u003eEric Ripert\u003c\/a\u003e, Thomas Keller, and sushi chef Kunio use MAC knives, but we didn't know MAC knives could do this! (Don't try this at home.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nsRle5n2lm4\" width=\"420\" height=\"315\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eDimensions: 15.5\"L (10.5\"L blade)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eMaterial: Molybdenum steel and pakkawood  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"MAC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39381641199695,"sku":"11-200-0013","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0212\/1922\/products\/mac_slicer.jpg?v=1622072336"},{"product_id":"mac-santoku-knife-6-5","title":"MAC Santoku Knife 6.5\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003eMAC Santoku Knife\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e is a reliably great everyday chef knife for all entry levels, from occasional home cook to professional chef. In fact, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"http:\/\/www.foodandwine.com\/articles\/japanese-knife-guide-winning-brands?goal=0_052c45086d-26e78fe085-\u0026amp;mc_cid=26e78fe085\u0026amp;mc_eid=%5BUNIQID%5D\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en\u0026amp;q=http:\/\/www.foodandwine.com\/articles\/japanese-knife-guide-winning-brands?goal%3D0_052c45086d-26e78fe085-%26mc_cid%3D26e78fe085%26mc_eid%3D%5BUNIQID%5D\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1491435216211000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNGzuN8RmwG62f_o-2S-8qSdTW9y9g\" data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/www.foodandwine.com\/articles\/japanese-knife-guide-winning-brands?goal=0_052c45086d-26e78fe085-\u0026amp;mc_cid=26e78fe085\u0026amp;mc_eid=%5BUNIQID%5D\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThomas Keller and Eric Ripert\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eare MAC Knife afficionados! What's all the fuss about? Made in Japan with a 6-1\/2\" inch blade forged from molybdenum steel (the same metal used to make samurai swords back in the day), the MAC Santoku knife is sturdy, well-balanced, and made to handle all means of slicing, dicing, and mincing.This knife will last you a lifetime (with proper handling and regular sharpening, natch), so please, for the love of god, bid adieu to that Ikea knife and say hello to MAC, the knife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOur resident knife expert, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/ask-sushi-kuni-usuzukuri\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/blogs\/main\/ask-sushi-kuni-usuzukuri\"\u003eChef Kuni\u003c\/a\u003e (sushi chef and Kayoko's dad), says that this knife is ideal to cut anything – meat, vegetables, and tofu. He says, \"This is the best knife to use so you don't cut yourself.\" Recommended for home kitchen use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAC knives have a thin blade so cuts are effortless. Instead of using force when cutting, the blade does all the work. The lightweight, ergonomic design of MAC knives also reduce fatigue while slicing and dicing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe know that \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/youtu.be\/nybKlzwrMMo\"\u003eEric Ripert\u003c\/a\u003e, Thomas Keller, and sushi chef Kunio use MAC knives, but we didn't know MAC knives could do this! 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Thank you for understanding\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGrown with the environment in mind! USDA organic and fertilizer-free.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA message from the producer: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe rice is shinmai (just milled) and can be cooked with less water thru Jan- Feb. 1c rice : 90% water due to moisture in rice, tho the rice is stabilized and does not have to be refrigerated. Store in cool dry place. If the 90% water is too stiff or hard to your liking, just add teaspoon of water and steam additionally. It is better to under-water and over stream which keeps the kernel intact for best texture.  \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis single origin premium Koshihikari rice is grown organically in the Sacramento Valley by a fourth generation rice farmer. Koshihikari is widely-known in Japan for its sweet flavor, pillow-soft texture, and translucent moonlight white grain. Professional chefs often favor this rice for its softness – it feels like you can taste each grain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rice is also known for being one of the hardest rice varieties to grow organically – its unique shape and growing time are unfavorable to most rice farmers. Luna Koshihikari Organic Rice is paving the way for future farmers not only by committing to growing premium rice locally, but also by growing pesticide-free, milling using water-saving and energy-saving techniques, and using solar power to support their operations. This very special bag of rice is guaranteed to elevate any dish and support local and organic farmers along the way!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWendy Tsuji, creator of Luna Koshihikari milled by Far West Rice, says:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eI was surprised when I found out that less than 3% of California rice in Sacramento Valley is organic. I have always liked horticulture and learning about specific cultivars in food. Though Koshihikari is difficult to grow, it intrigued me that where this variety is from originally is latitude 39 in Japan, the Sacramento Valley is similarly latitude 39. 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Find it \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/products\/sake-shochu-talk?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=647670ddd\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e! \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIGITAL COPY!\u003c\/strong\u003e If you've ever wanted a copy of our best-selling zine as an Ebook, but don't want a physical copy crowding your shelves, introducing: our first-ever digital version! Add this to your cart and receive an automatic download PDF version of our full book. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's here – all you've ever wanted to know about sake and shochu in one nifty *digital* eBook! An approachable, easy read, \u003cem\u003eSake + Shochu Talk\u003c\/em\u003e is in a Q+A format with Kayoko and Yoko, founders of Umami Mart. 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Rest the wooden shamoji snugly in the notches on the lid's handle while your donabe sits proudly on the stove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDonabe\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis a traditional Japanese earthenware cooking pot that i\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003et is meant to be \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eplaced directly onto a flame to cook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003enabemono\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or one-pot dishes like\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003esukiyaki\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eoden\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eyosenabe. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA well-loved donabe can last for years, and\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe best part of cooking in a donabe is the experience. Made for communal cooking, it's best enjoyed with a group of friends or family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur friend Wendy Tsuji, founder of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/umamimart.pro\/products\/luna-koshihikari-organic-rice\"\u003eLuna Koshihikari Organic Rice\u003c\/a\u003e explains her method of cooking rice in her Kamado-san donabe:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRatio: 3 cups rice to 3.5 cups water\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. Wash gently 3x until water is clear\u003cbr\u003e2. Drain rice in colander, and put into kamado, add the 3.5 cups water. Optional: let stand in water for 20 minutes.\u003cbr\u003e3. 12 minutes on high until steam comes out.\u003cbr\u003e4. 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