Seasonal, carefully prepared with selected ingredients and dishes always well presented – these are some of the principles of japanese cuisine, which conquered connoisseurs around the world. named washoku, Japan's traditional food has been a Unesco Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity since 2013.
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THE washoku, as well as Japanese culture in general, places great value on nature and therefore always opts for the most natural ingredients possible. The ingredients are chosen from the seasons, which are very well defined in Japan. Dishes are healthy, nutritious and combine vegetables, seafood and meat with low animal fat with rice, noodles and soups.
Despite being the flagship of Japanese cuisine in the West, sushi and sashimi are just two examples of what Japan has to offer in its cuisine. Besides them, get to know another 10 Japanese popular typical dishes:
1 Sushi
Sushi is definitely one of the most popular Japanese foods around the world. The dish is made from dehydrated seaweed (nori), rice seasoned lightly with vinegar, which is filled with various ingredients, such as small pieces of raw fish, omelette, carrots, among others.
2 Sashimi
Although the word “sashimi” refers to any sliced raw food, the term has become popular worldwide with raw fish cut into thin strips. The habit of eating them this way came from the Chinese and has been part of the Japanese diet ever since. It is usually made with saltwater fish such as salmon and tuna.
3 Tempura
Did you know that the Portuguese also influenced Japanese cuisine? An example is the Tempura, dish of Portuguese origin that consists of vegetables, dehydrated fish or seafood breaded and fried in oil. According to Japanese tradition, to prepare it, you need to pay attention to the way the ingredients are cut and the temperature of the dough and oil.
4 unagi
According to Japanese folklore, nothing better than eating unagi to ward off the country's humid summer heat. The dish consists of grilled freshwater eel with sweet barbecue sauce. It is served with rice.
5 Yakitori
One of the most popular Japanese street foods, the yakitori It's a charcoal grilled chicken skewer, seasoned with salt or tare, soy-based sauce. In it, almost all parts of the chicken are used – such as the heart and liver – since in Japanese cuisine the waste of food is always avoided as much as possible. It is usually accompanied by beer.
6 miso soup
Consumed at virtually every meal in Japan, the soup is made from miso, a fermented soy paste, combined with chunks of tofu (soy cheese) and chopped green onions. It is usually served with white rice.
7 ramen
Of Chinese origin, the ramen it is one of the favorite dishes of the Japanese. Its base is simple – broth, pasta and side dishes – which vary according to the region or customer preference. One of the most popular versions, the ramen hakata, originates in the Fukuoka region. Your broth, called tonkotsu, is made from slow cooking of pork bones.
8 takoyaki
Another popular street food, the takoyaki is a round dumpling, stuffed with pieces of octopus and vegetables. They are served with different sauces and condiments. Those from the Osaka region are known as the best in all of Japan.
9 Tonkatsu
Usually served with rice, miso soup and sliced cabbage, tonkatsu it is nothing more than pork breaded in crunchy bread flour. They are usually accompanied by a special sauce based on shoyu, tomato paste (or ketchup) and Worcestershire sauce.
10 Udon
Udon is a thick, soft noodle made from wheat flour. It is served with broth and different sides, which vary from one region to another. It can be eaten cold or hot.
11 Okonomiyaki
Known as Japanese pancake, okonomiyaki is a grilled pasta with cabbage and pork or shrimp. It is served with mayonnaise, sauce and dried seaweed. It is another food popularly sold on the streets.
12 Shabu-shabu
Shabu-shabu is a dish with beef and vegetables cut into very thin slices, lightly cooked by dips in hot water. Are served accompanied by ponzu, citrus-based sauce, and sesame.
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