Questions with this tag should be about traditional ingredients, preparations or dishes from Japan - such as sushi, sashimi or mochi. Questions about common Japanese ingredients, but which aren't about a specific Japanese dish, should not use this tag.
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Is it possible to prevent a japanese cheesecake from deflating or sinking?
A japanese cheesecake is basically like a cheesecake fused with a spongecake.
When i beat the egg whites they peak perfectly then i am required to get 1/3 of the egg white mixture and fold it into ...
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What does kansui do to dough in noodle making?
I'm trying to understand how to properly prepare hand pulled noodles. I've read about Kansui and Lye water and in some instances I've read that they serve a similar purpose. However, after some ...
