Additive-Free Japanese Gluten-Free Rice Noodles With a Longer Shelf Life In today’s food industry, sustainability is no longer just about packaging. It is also about creating foods that genuinely solve problems — reducing food waste, lowering energy consumption, simplifying ingredients, and making healthy food more practical for everyday life. At Shokunin Store, this philosophy is reflected in Okomen, our additive-free Japanese gluten-free rice noodles. Unlike many fresh gluten-free noodles that spoil quickly or require refrigeration, Okomen was developed to maintain a satisfying semi-fresh texture while remaining shelf stable for months at room temperature — without preservatives or unnecessary additives. The result is a product designed not only for convenience, but also ... Continue Reading
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Recipe: Spinach with Walnut Dressing (Horenso no Kurumi-ae)
This classic Japanese side dish highlights how a good dashi can completely transform simple ingredients. Using a high-quality dashi sachet brings a clean, layered umami that elevates the natural sweetness of spinach and the richness of nuts—without the need for heavy seasoning. Method 1. Toast a handful of walnuts in a dry pan over medium heat for about a minute, until fragrant. Roughly chop, then grind using a mortar and pestle until finely crushed. 2. In a bowl, combine the ground walnuts with dashi (prepared from a premium dashi sachet or liquid stock), sugar, mirin, and soy sauce. Mix until smooth. If the dressing is too thick, loosen it gradually with a little water or extra mirin until it reaches a creamy consistency. 3. Blanch the spinach briefly, then transfer ... Continue Reading