Food is a significant part of celebrating holidays and traditions in countries worldwide. New Year’s is one of Japan’s biggest holidays. Special dishes are made to celebrate the coming of the new year. The most common foods consumed for… Read More
Archive for the ‘ Japanese Food ’ Category
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Five More Types of Japanese Kamaboko
Last time, we showed you some of the colorful varieties of Japanese fish cake. These fish cakes resemble their cousins in other parts of Asia, but at the same time, they look different, too. Ready to come along and join… Read More
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Japanese Fish Cake: More Than Meets the Eye
If you have never heard of Japanese fish cake, you are in for a treat. Also known as kamaboko in its homeland, it represents a traditional foodstuff and an ingredient incorporated into numerous other dishes. The most basic source material… Read More
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Shabu-shabu: Chase Away Winter’s Chill with Japan’s Magical Hot Pot!
Winter loses its fun factor eventually. The novelty and serenity eventually fade away. Once the bloom is off the rose, you probably get sick and tired (literally and figuratively) of the cold weather. By assembling everything you need for shabu-shabu,… Read More
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Mochi Madness: Your Guide to Japanese Rice Cakes
How much do you know about mochi? Do you love Japanese rice cakes? Although they originated in Japan and have plenty of ceremonies around them, they are wildly popular throughout Asia, particularly in China, Taiwan, and Korea. Let’s learn more… Read More
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Asian Soup: The Ingredients of Japanese Miso Soup
Hello, food fans! So far, on our culinary tour through different types of Asian soup, we have sampled soup from China, Taiwan, South Korea, and Thailand. Now we go to Japan with an exploration of miso soup!
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What Are Japanese Gyoza?
Dumplings are popular all over the world. The Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia – probably even Australia – have their own versions of dumplings. However, in Japan, you can find one variety that stands out from the rest. That is the… Read More
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Japanese Cuisine: Learning More about Omurice
Let’s suppose that you want to improve your culinary skills. Getting a handle on some of the basics, such as how to crack open an egg and scramble them or cooking up a pot of freshly-steamed rice is an excellent… Read More
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Learn More About Japanese Onigiri!
Let’s say that you plan on traveling around Japan this summer and you want to get to know some of the local cuisines a little better. Believe it or not, you can find treats such as Japanese onigiri here in… Read More