Japanese Pantry Essentials

Although Japanese cooking is not as difficult as some may think, you should have a few basic ingredients on hand in your pantry to make authentic Japanese dishes. We try to use ingredients that are easily accessible, but some of the them may not be familiar to you. Crucial items, such as seasonings, are mostly readily available at many local supermarkets, but others are found only at Japanese and Asian markets or online. You don’t need to acquire everything right away. Start with the first items on the list and gradually add more items as you challenge yourself with new dishes.