Here’s an easy way to remember the order of Japanese seasonings: “Sa-Si-Su-Se-So”.
① Sa (砂糖 Sugar) Sugar is a big molecule. Use sugar first. Sugar softens your foods.
② Si (塩 Salt) Salt is the opposite of sugar. Salt hardens up your foods. Use salt after using sugar.
③A Su (酢 Vinegar) Vinegar has a nice smell and flavour. If you want to use vinegar, use it last to finish off the seasonings.
③B Se (醤油 Soy sauce) Soy sauce also has a nice smell and flavour. Use soy sauce last to finish off the seasonings.
③C So (味噌 Miso) Miso is a very sensitive seasoning. Use Miso last to finish off the seasonings. I usually use Miso only in Miso soup. Miso is not used too often.
Following this order of seasonings is basic in Japanese cooking. Enjoy cooking! 🙂
Great post! Very helpful way for me to understand. Thank you 🙂
Thank you for your kind comments Greg!! Keep watching my blog please. :*
Now am curious how to use Sa-Si-Su-Se-So
Thank you Suzana 🙂
Thanks momo look forwarding to trying some Japanese food!
Thank you James 😉
Love it! I look forward to lessons! 😚
Thank you Wendy 😉
Maybe I’ll open a Japanese restaurant here in Mexico. Did you know my wife’s great grandma was Japanese?
Wooooo nice Garret!!
I didn’t know that! 🙂