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Protein

Ingredient Families

Meat, fish, tofu, and eggs — understanding protein in Japanese cooking.

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Protein is handled with precision in Japanese cooking. Learn how different proteins respond to heat, salt, and acid.

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Did you know?

Traditional Japanese cuisine uses more types of protein per meal than most world cuisines — fish, tofu, egg, and sometimes meat in a single kaiseki course.

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Pro Tip

Salt protein 20 minutes before cooking — this draws out moisture, which you pat dry, resulting in better browning.

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