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Savory Sweets: Mitarashi Dango 4 Ways

Savory Sweets: Mitarashi Dango 4 Ways

Mitarashi Dango is one of the many very traditional Japanese Mochi sweets skewered onto sticks in groups of 3–5 and covered with a sweet soy sauce glaze. Although it is relatively easy to make Mitarashi Dango, achieving the perfectly soft mochi texture can be tricky. Take the guesswork out and improve kitchen efficiency with Frozen…
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2016 Top 10 Employees Most Popular Items

2016 Top 10 Employees Most Popular Items

Mutual Trading employees reveal their top 10 favorite items for 2016. Matsuri Koshihikari Rice tops the list for two years in a row, followed by ever so popular Kurobuta Sausage and Miyako Beef Bowl. 1. Matsuri Koshihikari Rice 2. Frozen Kurobuta Sausage 3. Frozen Miyako Beef Bowl 4. Frozen Cooked Pork Collar Chasiu 5. Frozen…
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2017 Top 20 Culinary Trends

2017 Top 20 Culinary Trends

The National Restaurant Association's "what's hot in 2017" predicts menu and culinary trends for the year ahead. For 2017, the NRA surveyed nearly 1,300 professional chefs to find out what the hottest trends will be. 1. New cuts of meat [caption id="attachment_6454" align="aligncenter" width="609"] Beef Tongue [76800] grilled over Binchotan Charcoal[/caption] 2. Street food-inspired dishes [caption…
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The Power of Koji & The Health Benefits of Amazake

The Power of Koji & The Health Benefits of Amazake

[caption id="attachment_6419" align="alignleft" width="770"] Amazake is a deliciously sweet fermented Sake from Japan.[/caption] Historically, Amazake has been around since Kofun period (around 250 to 538 AD), however, due to its health and beauty benefits, what was once enjoyed only during winter time, is now enjoyed all year round. There are numerous benefits of Amazake. It…
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The Characteristics of Koshu Wine

The Characteristics of Koshu Wine

Japan is located between 30 to 50 degrees north latitude, the same latitude as world famous wine regions France, Germany, Italy, Spain and California. That said, Japan’s climate is almost not suitable for growing wine grapes because (1) the weather influenced by nearby Asian continent can be volatile, (2) the intense seasonal change, and (3)…
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Sake & Shochu Gift Sets

Sake & Shochu Gift Sets

Looking for a holiday gift sets? Browse our selection of hand-crafted premium Sake and Shochu! [caption id="attachment_6340" align="alignleft" width="150"] KATSUYAMA DEN JUNMAI DAIGINJO | Item Number: 1915 | Package: 6/720ml | Origin: Miyagi, Japan[/caption] [caption id="attachment_6341" align="alignleft" width="150"] BORN DREAMS COME TRUE JUNMAI DAIGINJO | Item Number: 6060 | Package: 6/1 lit | Origin: Fukui,…
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2016 Expo Report: Alcohol Beverages

2016 Expo Report: Alcohol Beverages

Liquor Pavilion Mutual Trading’s expo events in New York on September 24th and in Los Angeles on October 1st, attracted an unprecedented 130 Japanese food, alcoholic beverage, and restaurant supply business exhibitors, and nearly 4,200 professional industry guests, combined. This annual expo is the largest and the longest running Japanese food trade show outside of…
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2016 Expo Report: Food & Restaurant Supplies

2016 Expo Report: Food & Restaurant Supplies

The 2016 Mutual Trading Japanese Food & Restaurant Expo drew in another record-breaking number of attendees at the two trade shows: 1,795 to the Metropolitan Pavilion in Mid-Manhattan, and 2,435 to the Pasadena Convention Center. This unique forum is where growers and producers from Japan promote their products, launch new ones, and test out others…
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Cranberry Shochu

Cranberry Shochu

This haunting drink is a great addition to a Halloween menu. Ingredients: 2 ounce Shochu 2 ounce cranberry juice Club soda Pour the Shochu into a glass, then add the cranberry juice and club soda. Stir well.    Takara Shochu Takara Shochu packs a potent 24% alcohol level, with a light and mildly fruity flavor.…
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