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What is Konyaku? Part2 – Effective for type 2 diabetes treatment
As I mentioned in the previous post (What is Konyaku? Part 1 – History), the Japanese knew that Konyaku was effective for the treatment of diabetes well before 10th century. There are other health benefits of Konyaku but…
What is Konyaku? Part 1 – History
Konyaku (こんにゃく、蒟蒻, Konjac in English) is made from Konyaku root vegetable and has many health benefits. It is a traditional food which has been enjoyed in Japan for more than 1000 years. In Japan, it has been called…
Talking about Konyaku Noodle Soup recipe with the former chef of Otabe Kafe
Today, I would like Mr. Tsuyoshi Miyazawa to introduce a recipe of ‘Konyaku Noodle Soup – Japanese Udon Style’. Tsuyoshi was the chef of Otabe Kafe in Putney. The café is now sadly closed but I hope he…
Dashi is the heart of Japanese dishes
Many people living in the UK believe “Sushi” is healthy food but it isn’t really. Sushi actually contains a lot of calories. For us, Sushi is more like a party dish for occasions and not a daily food.…
How was DRIED KONYAKU created?
The main ingredient of DRIED KONYAKU is ‘Mukago Konyaku’ which is naturally grown in Tretes, a mountainous area in the Java province of east Indonesia. Although KONYAKU’s country of origin is Indonesia, it is not something traditionally eaten…