Japan Emporium

19/10/2020

Ceramic Grater by GrateMate

I am very excited to add this beautiful and marvelous product to my shop!

It is beautiful and pleasure to use. A great gift to anyone who loves cooking. It is much safer for fingers than metal graters.

Whilst gentle to fingers, it grates ginger, garlic, chocolate and parmesan safely without a mess. I use it almost daily for my cooking. It is especially great with ginger because the fiber does not clogs up the ceramic teeth. My little girls have now a job of peeling garlic and grating which they enjoy very much.

UK postage is included but if you are in the vicinity of hand delivery, why don't you send me a message? I can re calculate the price for you.

It comes in a presentation box which contains a plate (12.5cm), garlic peeler and a brush with wooden handle.

https://japanemporium.co.uk/products/ceramic-decorative-grater-by-gratemate

06/05/2020

We're in May. How time flies! Just realised that this fabulous product is coming to the Best Before Date.

Matcha tea is so refreshing. It has been used by Japanese for centuries to relax and meditate whilst remain alert.

Match is versatile ingredient for dessert as well. Not only for Japanese traditional dessert such as Dango dumplings but also great in vanilla ice cream. Matcha flavoured Victorian Sponge is delicious, too!

I would be so happy to post this Q1 Matcha to UK addresses free of charge. Please drop me a line. £8.99 including UK postage.

Hope you enjoy!

19/04/2020

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Would you like to join a 'virtual' sushi decoration competition?

How to enter
1. Send me a message to order a pack of the seasoning. (£2.69 for a pack. Please add £1 for P&P.)
2. Mix the seasoning with 500g of cooked rice.
3.Decorate the rice with toppings of your choice.
4. Send me your photos!

The winner will receive £10 Gift Voucher to be used at our shop.
Entries close on the 15th May 2020. Please share this with your friends🤩

Please note this product contains tuna flakes and soy.

21/01/2020

Do they make your mouth water? They are Kimchi, the newest addition to my collection.

They are made by Joo who lives in Meanwood. She uses locally sourced organic (whenever possible) veges and makes a variety of kimchi based on her family recipe.

Joo makes kimchi on order. As it has live cultures, it has to be refrigerated. It does keep for a few months in fridge.

I am taking orders of the original kimchi (2nd photo) and its vegan version.
Please drop me a line if you are interested. We could discuss collection, local delivery, subscription etc.

£5.45 for a 400ml jar.

Clockwise from left; Wild garlic, Turnip, Vegan kimchi and kimchi without chilli.

The original kimchi

26/11/2019

Sushi Rolls Starter Kit starting from £12.50!

This is a starter kit which has enough essential ingredients to cater for 10 people. May I say that I have not seen any so-to-call a sushi kit which has so much volume as mine :)

You will need your own fillings (such as cucumber, avocado, crab sticks, salmon pieces etc etc.) and Wasabi paste if you like it spicy.

It could be a gift to your family or friend or to yourself!

I like the mixture of sushi rice and sprouted brown rice. Please see my blog 5&6 if you are interested in using sprouted brown rice. You will find a detailed step by step guide.

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22/11/2019

This is my most recent fusion dish; Teriyaki Tempeh. Suitable for Vegans and Gluten free.

Tempeh (or Tempe) is a traditional Indonesian food made of fermented soybeans. It is made by natural culturing and the controlled fermentation process binds soybeans in a cake form.

Through fermentation, soybeans in Tempeh are broken down for better digestion. As for the health benefit of live culture, provably you know better than I ;)

Cooking cannot be simpler; Cut the tempeh block into bite-size pieces. Marinate in oil (I like sesame oil) and some soy sauce for 10 minutes. Fry in a dry frying pan. 3 minutes each side. Sprinkle some Teriyaki sauce. Serve on a bed of salad, rice or noodles with garnish of your choice. I like it a little spicy so Shichimi Chili powder is my choice.

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20/11/2019

A great news!
The original environmental toothbrush has been nominated as THE BEST by Independent.

Please visit our shop below and see Collections (in Plastic Free) to compare the price. We have Adult (medium firm) and child sizes at just over £2 each.Please share this to your friends and family.

There seem to be many ways to be environmentally friendly and this one is particularly good to Panda🐼

https://japanemporium.co.uk/collections/plastic-free/products/the-original-environmental-toothbrush-%E2%84%A2
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25/10/2019

Our second item on the Christmas Collection 2019.
A duo of Panda friendly Bamboo toothbrush and Palm oil, parabens free soap (from £4.50)
🐼

It would be ideal for you and your friends who has been interested but not switched to bamboo handle toothbrushes yet.

Panda and Japan has a historical importance; The first pair of Panda were gifted to Japan to commemorate the normalization of diplomatic relations with China in 1972. It's nearly 50 years anniversary!

Let this panda friendly gift make your Christmas special.

https://japanemporium.co.uk/collections/christmas-2019

04/10/2019

This is an addition to my shop:
Himalayan Salt Tea Light Holder.

I carefully selected the items for the colour and quality. I am sure that you have seen a lot of this kinds of products on market. I would like to emphasize that what I have in my shop is genuine and fairly traded.

So, when you start browsing for chiristmas gift ideas, please do have a look!

Tea light holder made from solid Himalayan rock salt. I specially added this item to my Collection because I believe that this is something you would enjoy as a gift during this winter time. Every piece is unique in shape and colour. Warm pink colour will create a warm and relaxing environment. An i...

12/09/2019

7 Days to go before The Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan!

I would like to focus on one of the very best tastes of Japan called UMAMI. It is one of the five basic tastes but I think it is lesser known. It can be translated as 'a pleasant salty flavour' but according to me, it feels a little sweet in the mouth as well.

Why don't you try out UMAMI?

This rice dish would be a healthy (and low calorie) meal which you might enjoy while watching rugby matches on TV. It can be prepared beforehand and is delicious as cold.

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30/07/2019

This is the syrup which creates the rich and mellow taste for the Matcha Soya Latte I might have offered you at tasting parties or at market.

There are a few varieties of Agave syrup. I chose this one which contains 80% agave and 20% maple syrup because it is organic and the taste of maple syrup is not overwhelming.

To make the comforting Matcha Soya Latte, you need only three ingredients; Soya milk, the syrup and Matcha green tea powder (all these are in stock.)

Gently warm soya milk, add 1-2 teaspoonful of the syrup and 1/2 teaspoonful of Matcha green tea powder and stir well. You can just mix all cold ingredients but the sweetness is felt stronger at a lukewarm temperature.

You could add some cinnamon, ginger or turmeric as toppings. Enjoy your special latte or chai!

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29/07/2019

This Tropical Ice Cream is so easy to make, tastes great and leaves no guilt! Relatively small amount of sugar is used as tropical fruits and ripe banana give lots of sweet flavour.

Best to make it in a small batch as banana used in the ice cream tend to turn brown as the days pass.

I know it is not at all Japanese, but if you have not tried making Matcha ice cream, it is a good one to start!

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