Getting to know the gastronomy of other countries is a way of opening up to new cultures and traditions. In fact, food is a great way to travel from the palate without the need to take a car, fly or ride a boat. And, as on previous occasions we have done with the food of Peru, Mexico or China, today we are going to propose a new trip.
Specifically, it is one of more than 10,000 kilometers, since we are going to go to Japan to learn about its traditional dishes and meals. Specifically, we are going to talk about 10 different dishes. Many of them will be familiar to you, such as sushi or soup itself, although it is most likely that you have never heard of others in your life. So if you want to know more about Japanese entrees or Japanese desserts, you’re in the right place.
- Sushi
There is no doubt: if we talk about Japanese entrees, sushi must occupy the first place in the ranking since it is the most recognized of all. It is a preparation of fresh raw fish with vinegared rice and can be presented in many different ways.
- Tempura
The second recipe we are going to talk about is tempura, which usually consists of battered and fried seafood, fish or vegetables. In the Kansai region it is eaten by dipping the tempura in flavored salt, while in the Kanto region it is accompanied by a special sauce.
- Yakitori
Yakitori is a chicken dish that is grilled on a skewer. No part of the animal is wasted, so the yakitori is not always the same. You can taste skewers of chicken wings, even those that include liver or heart.
- Tsukemono
Tsukemono are basically Japanese pickles, a preparation that has been tasted in the land of the rising sun for centuries. Generally, vegetables such as eggplant or radish are used, although sometimes fruits such as plums are also used.
- Kaiseki
If we talk about Japanese desserts, it is difficult not to mention kaiseki. The truth is that it is not a dessert as such, but it is a dish that is tasted in the traditional tea ceremony. It consists of small morsels of food served with bitter green tea.
- Udon
Noodles are one of the main Japanese dishes, although not all are the same. For example, udon are denser and harder and are made with wheat flour. Their main characteristic is that they are much thicker than normal and can be eaten either hot or cold.
- Soba
Soba is another type of noodle, thinner than udon. In this case they are made with buckwheat flour and stand out for being quite long and thin. They can also be served cold or in hot broth.
- Sukiyaki
This preparation is meat, vegetables and tofu cooked in a sweet soy sauce broth in a shallow cast iron pot. It is the most traditional way to enjoy the tasty wagyu beef.
- Sashimi
Before sushi, the Japanese already enjoyed raw fish. Basically that’s what sashimi is: sushi without rice. Although the truth is that the word sashimi is used to designate any raw food cut into thin slices.
- Miso soup
The last dish we are going to talk about is miso soup, which is one of the most traditional recipes in the country. It is made with dashi broth that is combined with miso bean paste. Tofu, spring onion and other ingredients such as fish or pork are usually added to this soup.
