It means exactly what the title says. I don't hate cooking, but I'm not good at it and I have no natural sense for it. Even for someone like me, these are the seasonings that finally made my flavors click.
These are seasonings that are easy to use, keep home cooking from getting boring even if you do it every day, and can be used up until the very last drop.
There are 18 in total, so I'll introduce 9 at a time. Includes affiliate links.
[Kinshi Masamune] Kura-moto Jiman Mellow Salt Ponzu
Everything you pour this on becomes brilliantly delicious.
I found this at a liquor store in Kyoto, bought one to try, and haven't stopped repurchasing it since.
[[Amazon]https://link.amazon/B0foCfpZJ
[[Rakuten]https://a.r10.to/h5M7mx
[Monte Bussan] Balsamic Cream
There is a mellow sweetness within the acidity, and this stuff is seriously amazing. The combination of this with grilled chicken is heavenly.
[[Amazon]https://link.amazon/B09IfQbPQ
[[Rakuten]https://a.r10.to/hPQE6O
[COLAVITA] Chili Infused Olive Oil
I prefer spicy oil over Tabasco, so I've been using this for a long time.
It goes well with pizza and tomato-based pasta. The only downside is that you don't see it in supermarkets often, and it's frequently sold out on Amazon and Rakuten.
[[Amazon]https://link.amazon/B0eQYhNC5
[Karuizawa Ibulu] Smoked Olive Oil
It's delicious when poured over egg-on-rice. It's also great on carpaccio or steamed oysters.
[[Karuizawa Ibulu Online]https://www.karuizawa-ibulu.jp/SHOP/11302010.html
[Yamada Seiyu] Sesame Oil
Because the aroma is so good, the taste reaches a higher level even without heavy seasoning. I can't quit this one.
[[Amazon]https://link.amazon/B0ijbvTDY
[[Rakuten]https://a.r10.to/h5w8SY
[Sumiya Bunjiro Shoten] Mikawa Mirin
For some reason, just using this makes dishes look glossy and shiny, and the flavor settles perfectly. It's a magical liquid.
[[Amazon]https://link.amazon/B0bagPciS
[[Rakuten]https://a.r10.to/h53mB5
[Kurashiki Ajikobo] Demi-glace Sauce
This is the one for demi-glace sauce. It makes you feel like you're eating at a professional Western-style restaurant.
[[Amazon]https://link.amazon/B0gTh1v2N
[[Rakuten]https://a.r10.to/hFrgQJ
[Ardoino] Extra Virgin Olive Oil Fructus
Fruity. It upgrades the taste of both salads and bread.
Even if I try others, I always end up coming back to this one.
[[Amazon]https://link.amazon/B0bTEmsFW
[[Rakuten]https://a.r10.to/hgn8lj
[Tohoku Shoyu] Aji-douraku no Sato & Kakushi-aji
Akita's strongest seasonings. It's no exaggeration to say these two support my entire home cooking life.
[[Amazon]https://link.amazon/B01hDvi9D
[[Rakuten]https://a.r10.to/hYztDa
To be continued
