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A pinch of seven-spice and sesame is pure Japan.

ShichimiSesameGingerGarlicFive SpiceWhite Pepper

We're all only a spice or two apart

Cut from the same root

Did you know? Japan and Cape Verde both lean on Garlic — the same flavors, an ocean apart.

Explore dishes from Japan

These are flavor guides and technique outlines. For measured ingredients and complete instructions, visit our recipe collection. Dishes and customs vary across regions and households.

Chicken Teriyaki

MainChicken

Key ingredients

  • Chicken
  • soy
  • mirin
  • scallion
  • Ginger
  • Garlic
  • Sesame

Technique overview

  1. Sear chicken
  2. glaze with soy-ginger-garlic
  3. finish with sesame.

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Gyudon

MainBeef

Key ingredients

  • Beef
  • onion
  • rice
  • egg
  • Ginger
  • Garlic
  • Five Spice

Technique overview

  1. Simmer thin beef with onion, ginger, soy
  2. serve over rice.

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Japan — good to know

What spices are used in Japan cooking?

Japan cooking leans on Shichimi, Sesame, Ginger, Garlic, Five Spice, White Pepper.

What’s an easy Japan recipe to make at home?

Try Chicken Teriyaki — it calls for Ginger, Garlic, Sesame. Sear chicken; glaze with soy-ginger-garlic; finish with sesame.

What should I cook for a Japan watch party?

Make Chicken Teriyaki and Yakitori — every Badia spice for both adds to your cart in one tap on this page.