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T H E A R T O F J A P A N E S E C O O K I N G
Go mi
(
Five flavors)
Every meal should have a
balance of the five tastes:
salty, sour, sweet, bitter
and spicy. the first three
are usually the main
flavors found in a dish,
with the latter two serving
as minor accents.
ever looked for something sweet
or savory after a filling meal?
chances are “go mi” was not
observed. when there’s perfect
balance among the five flavors, the
person is completely satiated and
unnecessary cravings are reduced.
