Comments on: Shoyu: An Investigation

By: Josh Kornbluth

Josh Kornbluth — Sun, 22 Oct 2006 19:11:30 +0000

Thanks for that pithy explanation, Sachi!

By: sachi

sachi — Wed, 18 Oct 2006 02:17:32 +0000

the shoyu on rice thing in Japan is equivalent to putting catchup on filet mingon in France. I did it once as a kid, visiting my aunt’s house in Japan. She shuddered at my faux pas; it means you’re too poor to afford proper toppings for your rice like pickles or fish.

By: michael t. baublitz

michael t. baublitz — Sun, 09 Oct 2005 20:02:00 +0000

Am a regular viewer, and seldom comment on new programs.
I’m into Antiques Roadshow, History Detectives and Nova…
Out of curiosity I watched the first “Josh” show with Rita Moreno and enjoyed it, as I like “biography” - I want to know more about people’s life story and philosophy. The show with Barbar Boxer was ok too, but I lost interest after the 3rd and 4th. Sorry, but I don’t know what is so funny about this guy? I’m just interested in his guests. I think “Josh” talks a little too much (’small talk’). He tends to ramble on and on about what?
And what’s’ with the shirts? Look like they were cut from a
woman’s blouse! How about dress him up in ’stipes’ ok?
Anyway, I’ll keep watching, but I want to see a little more
indepth conversation with notable personalities who can share meaningful life stories (like Alan Alda) than with these local writers/actors to-be, whom I’ve never heard of. Just some of my thoughts. Michael “Blitz Media Reviews”
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By: Josh Kornbluth

Josh Kornbluth — Mon, 03 Oct 2005 19:09:15 +0000

Thanks for the comment, Matt. I never dreamed that this shoyu investigation would get Oedipal!

By: Matt

Matt — Mon, 03 Oct 2005 17:20:44 +0000

I was once assured by a forceful Japanese woman that adding shoyu to my rice would make me blind! (cue dramatic music) I was never able to figure out where that one came from. In any case, I have a theory that the prohibition comes from the fact that shoyu will break down the “sticky” in sticky rice so you won’t be able to eat it with chopsticks. Perhaps that’s how it makes you go blind, too … having to find each grain of rice to pick up with your chopsticks must be bad for the eyes.

By: Josh Kornbluth

Josh Kornbluth — Mon, 26 Sep 2005 21:30:03 +0000

Alan — I was never offered any of those Rice Krispy Treats at the shoot! Who was bogarting the Krispies? … Hey, have you heard anything about how that film cut together? Was it submitted to Sundance? …

Jean — I think you’re right: it comes down to aesthetics. Filipino-style sounds just right for me — especially if you add some nice chopped liver. …

Elise — your response will warm my wife’s heart.

Misuba — if you’re going to deny me my shoyu on sushi as well as rice, I’m going to be very sad.

Shivu — I’m gonna save up my frequent-flier miles so I can go to Singapore. Shoyu and ketchup — yum!!

By: shivu

shivu — Mon, 26 Sep 2005 17:36:44 +0000

i personally think more shoyu the better - add some ketchup to it if youre eating fried rice. in singapore (where im from) the best sauces found in local street food contain these two vital ingredients (haute cuisine tip).

By: misuba

misuba — Wed, 21 Sep 2005 22:57:04 +0000

Perhaps rice in Japan isn’t as bland as it often is here.

(SHould I complicate matters by introducing the sushi issue to the debate?)

By: Elise

Elise — Wed, 21 Sep 2005 22:54:16 +0000

I lived in Japan for a year. Never saw anyone eating rice with shoyu and got the impression that it would kill its purity from my Japanese friends and colleagues. I’ve always been a rice purist myself, and think that it ruins the flavor of really high quality rice, but to each their own.

By: Elise

Elise — Wed, 21 Sep 2005 22:53:33 +0000

I lived in Japan for a year. Never saw anyone eating rice with shoyu and got the impression that it would kill it’s purity from my Japanese friends and colleagues. I’ve always been a rice purist myself, and think that it ruins the flavor of really high quality rice, but to each their own.