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Japanese food– tag –
Japanese food has a long and storied history, dating back to the Jomon period (-14000 - -400 BCE). It has a regional and local diversity, influenced by foreign innovations and consumption patterns. It is characterized by a dietary style of “one soup, three sides,” with rice and dishes served in separate bowls and plates. It is a cuisine that is constantly evolving and enjoyed all over the world.
Japanese cuisine is known for its emphasis on fresh, seasonal ingredients and its presentation. The traditional cuisine of Japan, known as washoku, is based on rice with miso soup and other dishes. Side dishes often consist of fish, pickled vegetables, and vegetables cooked in broth. Seafood is common and is often grilled or served raw as sashimi or in sushi. Seafood and vegetables are also deep-fried in a light batter to make tempura.
Japanese cuisine follows the “rules of five,” which emphasize variety and balance. This is achieved through the use of five colors (black, white, red, yellow, and green), five cooking techniques (raw food, grilling, steaming, boiling, and frying), and five flavors (sweet, spicy, salty, sour, and bitter). These principles can be found even in a single meal of one soup and three sides paired with rice.
In addition to traditional dishes like sushi and tempura, Japanese cuisine has also been influenced by other cultures. Dishes like ramen and gyoza have Chinese origins but have been adapted to Japanese tastes. Western dishes like spaghetti and curry have also been incorporated into Japanese cuisine.
In recent years, Japanese cuisine has continued to evolve and incorporate new ingredients and cooking techniques. Western dishes like spaghetti and curry have been adapted to Japanese tastes, while traditional dishes like sushi and ramen have become popular around the world.
In the modern era, Japanese cuisine has also opened up to influence from Western cuisines. Dishes inspired by foreign food, like ramen and gyoza, as well as foods like spaghetti, curry and hamburgers, have been adapted to Japanese tastes and ingredients. Some regional dishes have also become familiar throughout Japan.
Japanese food has become popular around the world for its delicious flavors and beautiful presentation. In 2013, washoku was added to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list in recognition of its cultural significance.
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Japan
Aburaage (油揚げ)
Fried tofu is a common English translation of the Japanese word "Aburaage" in Japan. To be precise, it's thin deep-fried tofu, and people use this name to set it apart from the related processed tofu item known as "atsu-age." It is a typ... -
Japan
Shoyu ramen (醤油ラーメン)
Japanese ramen has a lot of depth and is difficult to explain simply. The most important thing in ramen is the noodles. Ramen tends to focus on the soup and its classification of taste such as Shoyu ramen or soy sauce ramen that we will ... -
Fukuoka
Tonkotsu ramen (豚骨ラーメン)
Ramen, popular with children and adults alike, comes in various flavors, with tonkotsu being one of the most popular flavors. However, some people have eaten tonkotsu ramen but do not know what is different compared to other seasonings. ... -
Japan
Nori Bento (海苔弁当)
A variety of bento boxes, such as hamburgers, makunouchi, and Chinese food, are lined up in shops. Among them, the nori bento, a classic bento box, has been proud of its “unchanging popularity” for a long time. Nori-ben has become a stap... -
Nara
Asuka nabe (飛鳥鍋)
“Asuka Nabe” is a local dish of Nara Prefecture, made by simmering chicken and vegetables in milk and soup stock. Locals eat this at home on a daily basis and passed down from parent to child. They also served this in school lunches. Wha... -
Japan
Takuwan (沢庵漬け)
Japanese long eat Takuwan as a side dish during meals and eat this as a snack at teatime. It is one of the most traditional Japanese pickles and is named after the Buddhist priest who is said to have introduced the food. Beneficial to he... -
Tokyo
Nishiki Tamago (錦卵)
Have you ever heard of Osechi Ryori? This is the special food for Japanese on New Year. Osechi consists of many colorful dishes packed together in a box "jubako". Each ingredient and dish of osechi is full of wishes for a bountiful harve... -
Japan
Kinpira gobo (金平ごぼう)
Kinpira gobo is a very popular side dish (okazu) of Japanese food. Despite its name, nowadays, people not only use burdock roots for Kinpira gobo, but also carrots, mushrooms, radish skins, eggplants, and other vegetables. However, it mi... -
Japan
Nanakusa gayu (七草がゆ)
In Japan, people celebrate Jinjitsu no sekku (or Nanakusa no sekku) annually on January 7. On this day, Japanese have the custom of eating Nanakusa gayu (seven-herb rice porridge) hoping for good health for the coming year. So, when did ... -
Japan
Japanese Short Cake (ショートケーキ)
Speaking of Japanese sweets, wagashi (Japanese traditional sweets) may be the first one to cross your mind. Daifuku, Dango, Dorayaki, Taiyaki, etc are the popular wagashi with ingredients such as red bean paste and mochi. However, apart ...