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j+panese food is known for being fresh, tasty, and beautifully presented. here are some popular traditional j+panese dishes:

1. sushi
sushi is made with rice that has a slightly sour taste because it’s mixed with vinegar. it’s combined with fresh toppings like raw fish, cooked shrimp, vegetables, or eggs. there are the 3 types of sushi:
+>nigiri: small rice b+lls with fish or other toppings placed on top
+>maki: rice and fillings like fish or cucumber rolled up in seaweed
+>sashimi: thin slices of raw fish served without rice

sushi is often eaten with soy sauce, wasabi (spicy paste), and pickled ginger. visit sushinama.net restaurant to learn more about this precious food

2. ramen
ramen is a bowl of hot noodle soup, perfect for warming up. it’s made with soft wheat noodles and a flavorful broth. the broth can be:
+>shoyu: (soy sauce): light and salty
+>miso: rich and slightly nutty
+>tonkotsu: creamy and made from pork bones

toppings include slices of pork, boiled eggs, green onions, and seaweed. it’s a filling and comforting meal

3. tempura
tempura is seafood or vegetables dipped in a light batter and deep+fried. unlike other fried foods, tempura isn’t greasy. common tempura ingredients are shrimp, sweet potatoes, and eggplant. it’s often served with a dipping sauce made of soy sauce, mirin (a sweet rice wine), and dashi (a light broth)

4. udon and soba
+>udon: these are thick and chewy noodles made from wheat flour. they’re served in a simple soup made with soy sauce and dashi or chilled with a dipping sauce
+>soba: these are thin noodles made from buckwheat flour, giving them a nutty flavor. they can be served cold with dipping sauce in summer or hot in soup during winter

5. okonomiyaki
okonomiyaki is like a j+panese+style pancake or pizza. the batter is made from flour, eggs, and grated yam. inside, you can add shredded cabbage, pork, shrimp, or cheese. it’s cooked on a griddle and topped with okonomiyaki sauce (a bit like worcestershire sauce), mayonnaise, seaweed flakes, and dried bonito flakes that move because of the heat

6. takoyaki
takoyaki are small, round b+lls made from a batter and filled with chopped octopus, green onions, and tempura crumbs. they’re cooked on a special pan with round molds. once crispy outside and soft inside, they’re topped with takoyaki sauce, mayonnaise, and bonito flakes. they’re a popular street food

7. tonkatsu
tonkatsu is a breaded and deep+fried pork cutlet, similar to a crispy chicken patty but thicker. it’s served with a tangy, thick sauce called tonkatsu sauce. it’s often part of a meal with rice, shredded cabbage, and miso soup

8. yakitori
yakitori is skewered chicken grilled over a charcoal fire. each skewer may have different parts of the chicken, like thigh, breast, or skin. it’s seasoned with either salt or a sweet soy sauce glaze

9. miso soup
miso soup is a light soup served with most j+panese meals. it’s made by mixing miso paste (made from fermented soybeans) into a dashi broth. common ingredients in the soup include tofu (soft soy cubes), seaweed, and green onions

10. shabu+shabu
shabu+shabu is like cooking your own meal at the table! you dip thin slices of meat (like beef or pork) and vegetables (like cabbage and mushrooms) into a pot of boiling water or broth. once cooked, you dip them into sauces like ponzu (citrus soy sauce) or sesame sauce

11. unagi
unagi is grilled freshwater eel. it’s coated with a sweet soy sauce glaze and cooked until soft and flavorful. it’s usually served over rice in a dish called unadon

12. onigiri
onigiri are rice b+lls that are easy to carry and eat. they can be shaped like triangles or circles and are wrapped in seaweed. inside, you might find fillings like salted salmon, tuna with mayo, or pickled plum (umeboshi). they’re a common snack or lunch item

13. kaiseki
kaiseki is a traditional j+panese meal with many small dishes served one after another. it’s like an artful feast that includes appetizers, soup, grilled fish, rice, and dessert. each dish is made to highlight the season’s best ingredients

14. matcha desserts
matcha is powdered green tea, and it’s used to make desserts like ice cream, cakes, or mochi (sticky rice sweets). matcha has a slightly bitter taste, which pairs well with sweet flavors

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