Most people associate this name with fermented cabbage... Kimchi can consist of fermented radish or cucumber, for example. However, it is most commonly made from Napa cabbage - this is called Baechu kimchi. Kimchi is one of the healthiest foods in the world. All three ingredients (cabbage, onion, garlic) found in it have antibacterial and virostatic effects. They also serve as a prevention against cancer and cardiovascular diseases. All fermented foods, and cabbage in particular, serve as probiotics. It contains high doses of vitamins C, A, and B.

It is a type of seaweed that grows around the Japanese island of Hokkaido, but its huge stands can also be found off the coast of California and New Zealand. Wakame has one very good quality - where the sea is polluted, it stops growing. As a result, it never absorbs any potential harmful substances, only health-beneficial minerals. Among the most important things that the wakame seaweed contains, it is necessary to mention: calcium, iodine, iron, potassium, phosphorus vitamins A, C, vitamin (B1) and niacin (B3), protein, fiber, omega 3 fatty acids. This extremely rich composition leads to the fact that wakame seaweed has excellent effects on our health. Especially in cancer prevention, it cleanses the bloodstream, helps lower blood pressure, fat, and cholesterol levels.

A typical ingredient of Arab cuisine is tahini. A popular paste also among vegetarians and vegans. It is rich in vitamins (E and B1), minerals (magnesium, potassium, zinc). It contains about 5 times more calcium than cow's milk. It does not contain cholesterol. Tahini sesame paste is made from pure peeled and ground sesame seeds. 100% of them are free of any gluten. It is best known for preparing falafel or hummus. It is also used as an ingredient in sauces, in our case tahini dressing.

Most people associate this name with fermented cabbage... Kimchi can consist of fermented radish or cucumber, for example. However, it is most commonly made from Napa cabbage - this is called Baechu kimchi. Kimchi is one of the healthiest foods in the world. All three ingredients (cabbage, onion, garlic) found in it have antibacterial and virostatic effects. They also serve as a prevention against cancer and cardiovascular diseases. All fermented foods, and cabbage in particular, serve as probiotics. It contains high doses of vitamins C, A, and B.

Gochujang, or red chili paste, is fermented seasoning - a miracle of Korean cuisine. It is known for its intense taste, which is equally parts sweet, spicy, and salty. Typical ingredients of the paste are: gochugaru (red chili), glutinous rice, salt, mejutgaru (fermented soybean powder), and yeotgireum (barley malt). Among the five major benefits of gochujang are: it stimulates fat loss, helps prevent heart disease, supports metabolism, lowers blood sugar levels, and provides our body with antioxidants. We use it in our shrimp poké.

It is an essential seasoning and marinade with a beautiful intense flavor that pairs well with vegetables and seafood. Ponzu is a citrus sauce used in Japanese cuisine as a marinade or addition to soy sauce. It is made from rice wine, rice vinegar, bonito flakes, and seaweed flakes. After cooling and straining the liquid, it is infused with a Japanese citrus fruit called yuzu. Other Japanese citrus fruits are also used, e.g. Sudachi, daidai, and kabosu. It has a very strong taste that covers the spectrum of taste; it can be salty, spicy, sweet, and sour at the same time. Ponzu, combined with soy sauce, creates a sauce called 'Ponzu shoyu', which we use in our tuna poké.