Photo gallery: Japanese pantry basics

By Matthew Kimura and The Canadian Living Test Kitchen
Additional text by Victoria O'Meara

Take a look at Japanese pantry staples and try them out in the accompanying Test Kitchen recipes.

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Ao nori

Bright green with a rich sea fragrance, this seaweed is a versatile dried herb.

Try ao nori in the recipe: Layered Salmon Rice

Don't shy away from Japanese recipes or cooking methods. You'll find most ingredients in a well-stocked grocery store, and our Tested-Till-Perfect recipes are easy to follow. Learn how to make a traditional Japanese bento box lunch for 4.



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