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What makes Japanese food so satisfying?
Abi Aquino sinks her teeth into
Washoku
,
the five tenets of Japanese cuisine.
Illustrations by Kriss Sison
Washo
good?!
T H E A R T O F J A P A N E S E C O O K I N G
A slice of raw tuna
and steamed rice held
together by a wispy sheet
of seaweed: three simple
ingredients that make
up a piece of sushi, so
nuanced and delicious.
how is that possible? the
secret lies in “washoku”,
a set of principles that
guides japanese cooking.
take it to heart, and it will
translate onto the plate.
