Hello everyone. It's January, and the chill in the air is undeniable. When the temperature drops, nothing warms the soul quite like a simmering pot of hot pot shared with family and friends. The steam, the aroma, and the shared experience create a perfect escape from the cold weather. We are thrilled to announce that we have significantly expanded our selection of hot pot soup bases. Whether you're a fan of classic spices, rich broths, or unique regional flavors, we have some

Sweet potatoes are a classic autumn flavor in Japan. This recipe combines white rice with haiga rice for a nutrient-packed dish. All ingredients but sweet potatoes are available at Maido! Ingredients (2-3 servings): 1 cup of white rice 1 cup of haiga rice 150 g of sweet potato 1½ tbs of cooking sake 1 tsp of salt Black sesame seeds as garnish Nishiki White Rice (left) Nishiki Haiga Rice (right) Morita Organic Cooking Sake (left) Morita Cooking Sake (center) Kikkoman Cooking S

In our previous blog post, we introduced a brown rice salad. Today, we'll share the recipe. The rice salad highlights the chewy texture and nutty aroma of brown rice. This salad can be enjoyed as a side dish alongside white rice, or even as a main dish. When served as a main dish, it's especially recommended for breakfast. You can get all the ingredients used in this recipe at Maido except lemon and vegetables excluding cucumber. Ingredients (1 serving as a main dish): 1 bowl

Do you like sake? Do you usually use it for cooking? Generally, sake for drinking is made by shaving the outside of the rice in order to...

Mapo tofu is a dish that originated in China's Sichuan Province, but has been adapted to Japan. The seasoning of the Japanese version is...

Konnyaku (konjac cake) is a food made from konjac yam that has been popular in Japan for centuries and is characterized by its jelly-like...

It is customary to eat ehomaki with seven different ingredients, each named after one of the seven gods of good fortune, to bring good...

Just like the Jurokucha in the last blog post, we have started a sale for Calpico on six-packs as well. Each comes in a clear bag with...

Great news for Jurokuchavers! We have started a sale on six-packs. Each comes in a clear bag with its own logo, and the bags are perfect...

Just wrap your salad in a sheet of rice paper to make it look like a little bouquet! The ingredients are just for an example, and you can...

Kashiwa Mochi Rice Cake Kashiwa mochi is a very common food for Children's Day. It is made by wrapping a mochi rice cake, which is...

Nikujaga is a Japanese comfort food that people usually eat at home. In fact, it can be easily prepared by simply popping the ingredients...

Do you like eel sauce? It is pretty popular among people, especially sushi lovers. Did you know that you can easily make delicious eel...

This dish can be easily prepared in a large frying pan or pot. Chan-Chan Yaki is a dish of steamed salmon and seasonal vegetables...

Yakisoba is a very popular dish at Maido's restaurant, but this is a meal that takes it even further by wrapping it in an omelette. This...

This is a super simple but tasty griddle recipe that maximizes the flavor of cabbage and pork. It is so easy you might even be able to...

We will introduce a lot of easy recipes perfect for holidays, gatherings, etc., in upcoming blog posts. For all of the recipes we are...

The weather is gradually warming up recently, but there are still some cold days and cooler nights. So, you enjoy the seasonal turnips...

This stuffed peman dish is easy enough for even a novice cook to make without the peman separating from the meat or going out of flavor....

This simple dish is a great way to enjoy the flavor of mitsuba to the fullest! The fragrant mitsuba leaves have a great presence, so you...