JAPANESE CUISINE
When we visited Japan, we realized that eating out is more than just a meal, it's an experience. Our meal lasts hours and includes 16 courses of delicious food. Japanese take their food seriously. Dining in a restaurant is like a ceremony where fine dining is carefully arranged. When traveling to Japan, ordering food can be a little intimidating. Read on to find out about 20 Japanese dishes that you should try both in Japan and abroad.
Sushi
Sushi is one of the most iconic Japanese dishes today, but it actually originated in the 1st or 2nd century BC. In China it was known as narezushi. Contrary to popular belief, sushi means sour rice, not raw fish. . If you've ever been to a Japanese restaurant, there are some common types of sushi that you've likely eaten at least once. These types include nori-wrapped rice fillings, bite-sized chunks of rice topped with raw fish fillets, and sushi rice in pockets containing deep-fried tofu. When you eat sushi, you will be surprised that the most important ingredient is not the fish, but the sushi rice. Sushi is easy to make at home. Buy bamboo mats, seaweed, sushi rice, etc. from the grocery store, and stuff them with cucumber, avocado, salmon, tuna, and more. There are some great recipes to follow when making sushi at home.
Sashimi
Sashimi is also a common menu item in American sushi restaurants. Sashimi is fresh raw fish cut into small pieces and seasoned with ginger, radish, wasabi and soy sauce. Sushi may contain raw fish, but unlike sushi, sashimi is not served with rice. Sashimi is actually a raw fish dish that many people mistake for sushi.
Gyoza (Fried Dumplings)
If you are looking for the taste of Japanese food at home, try gyoza! These fried dumplings are easy to make at home and make a great appetizer. You can also use it as a main dish with fried rice and noodles. Gyoza are dumplings (usually stuffed with pork and vegetables) that are pan-fried until crisp and then steamed to finish. Dip in soy sauce and enjoy! You can make dumplings at home with this recipe.
Sushi
Sushi is one of the most iconic Japanese dishes today, but it actually originated in the 1st or 2nd century BC. In China it was known as narezushi. Contrary to popular belief, sushi means sour rice, not raw fish. . If you've ever been to a Japanese restaurant, there are some common types of sushi that you've likely eaten at least once. These types include nori-wrapped rice fillings, bite-sized chunks of rice topped with raw fish fillets, and sushi rice in pockets containing deep-fried tofu. When you eat sushi, you will be surprised that the most important ingredient is not the fish, but the sushi rice. Sushi is easy to make at home. Buy bamboo mats, seaweed, sushi rice, etc. from the grocery store, and stuff them with cucumber, avocado, salmon, tuna, and more. There are some great recipes to follow when making sushi at home.
Sashimi
Sashimi is also a common menu item in American sushi restaurants. Sashimi is fresh raw fish cut into small pieces and seasoned with ginger, radish, wasabi and soy sauce. Sushi may contain raw fish, but unlike sushi, sashimi is not served with rice. Sashimi is actually a raw fish dish that many people mistake for sushi.
Gyoza (Fried Dumplings)
If you are looking for the taste of Japanese food at home, try gyoza! These fried dumplings are easy to make at home and make a great appetizer. You can also use it as a main dish with fried rice and noodles. Gyoza are dumplings (usually stuffed with pork and vegetables) that are pan-fried until crisp and then steamed to finish. Dip in soy sauce and enjoy! You can make dumplings at home with this recipe.
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