Nekko Kitchen
Journal
Brewing guides, utensils and recipes. Japanese tea and pantry, at home in the Swedish kitchen.
Behind Nekko4 min
Why we chose Sea Vegetable
The story of why Nekko Kitchen chose Sea Vegetable in Japan as our suji aonori producer, and the moment we opened the first sample.
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Recipes11 min
Aonori on Popcorn, Potatoes and Butter
Aonori is a fine green Japanese seaweed that lifts everyday food. Here are easy ways to use it on popcorn, potatoes, butter and more.
Food14 min
Japanese Seaweed: Nori, Aonori and Furikake
A practical guide to Japanese seaweed: what nori, aonori and furikake are, how they taste, and how to use them in everyday cooking.
Food10 min
What Is Furikake and How Do You Use It?
Furikake is a Japanese rice seasoning with seaweed, sesame and savory flavor. Learn what it contains and how to use it on rice, eggs and more.
Food8 min
Nori vs Aonori: The Difference and How to Use Them
Nori and aonori are both green Japanese seaweeds, but they are used very differently. Here is the difference in flavor, form and cooking.
Food10 min
Aonori Shoyu: The Soy-Free, Soy-Sauce-Like Seaweed Seasoning
Aonori shoyu is a soy- and gluten-free, soy-sauce-like seasoning made with green seaweed for umami and a fresh ocean note.
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Food17 min
Umami: The Fifth Taste and How to Cook With It
Food11 min
What Is Dashi and How Do You Make It?
Food10 min
Miso: A Guide to Japanese Fermented Soybean Paste
Recipes9 min
Easy Ways to Add More Umami to Everyday Food
Recipes9 min
Aonori Instead of Dill: Japanese Flavor in Nordic Dishes
Equipment16 min
Matcha Set: How to Choose Equipment for Matcha at Home
Equipment7 min
Matcha Whisk (Chasen): Use and Care
Equipment7 min
Matcha bowl (chawan): how to choose the right one
Equipment7 min
Matcha for Beginners: Starter Kits and Accessories
Equipment7 min
Japanese Teapot (Kyusu): How to Choose the Right One
Equipment7 min
Teabox: how to store tea and preserve its aroma
Tea6 min
Genmaicha: green tea with roasted rice, mild and nutty
Tea11 min
Green tea powder: matcha, sencha, and hojicha
Recipes6 min
Matcha Latte Recipe: Hot and Iced, Step-by-Step
Tea5 min
Sencha vs. Matcha: Difference and Uses
Tea9 min
Hojicha: roasted green tea for lattes and desserts
Tea9 min
Sencha powder: a milder tea powder for lattes and baking
Recipes6 min
Mizudashi Sencha: Japanese Cold Brewed Iced Tea
Behind Nekko5 min
Welcome to our blog
Recipes1 min
Recipe: Sencha Chazuke (Green tea over rice)
Tea2 min
The Art of Choosing the Right Sencha – Beyond the Green Color
Tea2 min
Sencha: A tribute to Japan's everyday tea
Behind Nekko2 min
A taste of the book: When Spring Moved into Söndrum
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