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- Sushi & Sashimi. This first item actually combines two categories, each with an abundance of options. While they both could be described at length, sushi and sashimi are often served together as two of the more common Japanese dishes available in the U.S. It's easy to forget that Japan is an island — that is until you notice the importance of seafood in the cuisine.
- Tempura. The joys of fried food are shared worldwide, and Japan does it exceptionally well with tempura. According to the Michelin Guide, the origins of the dish actually come from the Portuguese in the 16th century, who made a habit of lightly flouring and frying food.
- Yakitori. If you can read Japanese, then you'll know that yakitori means grilled bird, according to Food in Japan. Nowadays, the term can be used to describe different skewered meats and vegetables cooked on a grill, although chicken is the most common version of the dish.
- Takoyaki. Commonly referred to as octopus balls, takoyaki is a tasty street food you have to try. Octopus meat usually seasoned with pickled ginger and green onions is coated in a wheat flour batter shaped into a ball, Food in Japan explains.
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- Miso Soup
- Nikujaga
- Curry Rice
- Omurice
- Takikomi Gohan
- Tamagoyaki
- Shogayaki
- Karaage
- Yakizakana
Onigiri is basically a rice ball wrapped in black seaweed. It is one of the most popular snacks, sold at every supermarkt and every konbini! The most famous traditional Japanese dishes are relatively easy to make and usually contain some salt and ingredients or filings in the rice balls, such as grilled salmon, pickled plum, or spicy cod roe. When ...
Miso soup is a traditional Japanese soup made from miso paste, dashi (broth). Next to the broth and miso paste, there are often some additional ingredients such as vegetables, seaweed, and tofu. Miso soup is often served as a part of Japanese-style meals along with white rice and grilled fish. The brown soup might look unfamiliar for those who have...
Nikujaga is a unique, homemade meal that has been enjoyed by Japanese people over the years. It can be translated as “braised meat and potatoes” in English. Typical ingredients for Nikujaga include pork, potatoes, carrots, onions and konnyaku noodles. They are stewed with sweetened soy sauce until all the ingredients get soft. You can enjoy a rich ...
Curry Rice literally means a plate of curry and rice, and unsurprisingly the dish is generally served and enjoyed on one plate. Curry was originally introduced from India to Japan in the late 19thcentury, and the recipe has been adapted over centuries. The curry sauce is made with a range of ingredients such as potatoes, carrots, onions and beef. T...
Omurice is a Japanese coined word that consists of “omu” (omelet) and “rice”. The appearance might look like a Western-style dish, but it was actually invented by a Japanese chef in the 19th century! It is basically an omelet stuffed with fried rice cooked with chicken and ketchup. You can use bacon as a substitute for chicken or add some other ing...
Takikomi Gohan is a Japanese mixed rice with a variety of ingredients. It is often made on special occasions such as celebrations or traditional parties. It consists of seasoned rice and typical ingredients such as chicken, carrots, burdock and shiitake mushrooms. If you are bored with plain white rice and want to try Takikomi Gohan at home, you ca...
Tamagoyaki is a Japanese rolled omelet that is often seasoned with salt and soy sauce. It is slightly different from what is thought of as an omelet in other countries; the most notable feature is a unique shape which consists of layers of eggs. This omelet is super popular in Japan and you will often see it on the menu at sushi restaurants or some...
Shogayaki is a popular Japanese dish which can be described as grilled/fried (yaki) pork with ginger (shoga). It is one of the most common pork dishes to be made at home and also Japanese salarymen’s one of the most popular dishes, right after tonkatsu. Shogayaki consists of sliced pork and grated ginger, grilled with sliced onions. The typical sea...
Karaage is a deep fried dish where meat or vegetables are coated in potato starch and deep fried until crisps. Various foods can be used, but fried chicken is definitely the most popular in Japan. The standard word for Japanese fried chicken, as it’s become known around the world, is karaage and nine out of ten times you will get chicken when order...
Yakizakana refers to grilled fish, oftenone of the essential elements for traditional Japanese-style mealswhich are often served in Japanese ryokans. Almost any kind of fish can be used for yakizakana but salmon is the most popular one which adds a bright orange color to the table. The recipe is too simple to mention: just grill the fish until it g...
- Rice + Rice Bowls. Rice and rice bowls are dinner staples in Japanese home cooking, and we always have rice in our kitchen. As they said, rice can feed a nation.
- Noodles (Soba, Udon, Ramen, Pasta) In addition to rice, you’ll find soba noodles, udon noodles, ramen, and pasta on the Japanese table. We love our noodles!
- Veggies. Japanese people believe that it’s best to eat seasonally. On busy weeks, I always make sure I keep some root vegetables and fresh greens in the fridge so we’ll always have vegetables on the table.
- Eggs. Eggs are the essential pantry item for any kitchen. There are so many fun ways to cook them. Let’s discover some of the Japanese favorite recipes here!
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- Tonkatsu or Chicken Katsu. If katsu looks familiar to you, that's probably because it's pretty similar to American-style fried cutlets. The main difference is that the protein—typically chicken or pork (the latter is called tonkatsu)—is always breaded in panko, and is served with savory-sweet tonkatsu sauce.
- Japanese Mentaiko Spaghetti (Pasta With Spicy Cod Roe and Butter Sauce) This Japanese-Italian fusion invention is perfect drunk food—it's salty, fatty, carb-heavy, and easy enough to prepare when hunger of the drunk (or sober!)
- Tempura Vegetables and/or Shrimp. What separates tempura from other fried foods is the incredibly delicate, light, lacy coating. Master tempura chefs spend decades perfecting the art, but you can make a respectable version at home by adding vodka and club soda to the batter and mixing it very lightly so that not all of the flour is coated in the wet ingredients.
- Ohitashi (Japanese Blanched Greens With Savory Broth) Ohitashi is a light Japanese side dish of blanched, marinated greens. Our version, like most in the United States, is made with spinach—full-grown spinach, not the bland baby variety.
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- Miso Soup. Miso is a fermented soybean paste that you can use to create sauces, dressings, marinades, and, most commonly, soup. You can make miso soup by cooking your favorite mix of vegetables, seaweed and tofu in dashi — a Japanese soup stock — and stir in miso paste until dissolved.
- Soba Noodles. Soba noodles resemble dark gray or beige spaghetti. Made from buckwheat flour, they are known for their nutty and robust flavor. In Japan, soba noodles are typically served hot in a noodle soup or chilled with a dipping sauce.
- Onigiri. Onigiri is a ball of rice wrapped in black seaweed. It may also contain salt and fillings like pickled plum or grilled salmon. It’s typically hand-shaped to be round or triangular, making it fun to form and eat.
- Nikujaga. Nikujaga is a Japanese meat-and-potato stew with vegetables like onions, carrots and peas. Many like to sweeten this stew with ingredients like soy sauce, mirin, sake or sugar to enhance the taste.
Jun 18, 2022 · 1. Teriyaki Chicken. Teriyaki is the answer to all your wishes. Everybody loves teriyaki flavor, it’s probably the most beloved Japanese food outside Japan. Tender juicy chicken, glistening in tasty sauce that’s sweet, savory, umami and so yum! Get the Recipe. 2. Tonkatsu (Japanese Pork Cutlet)
Jan 28, 2022 · 1. Sunomono (Japanese Cucumber Salad) – 4 Ways! Sunomomo is easily one of the most popular vegetable sides at the Japanese dinner tables! Light, tangy, and wonderfully refreshing, you can serve this sweet and sour salad with anything. It’s versatile and so easy to make! I’ll show how you can change things up in 4 simple ways. 2.
