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vegetables
are originally
fromGRO
Japan?
Daikon (large white
radish)
Also known as the Japanese
white radish, this root
vegetable is crunchy, white,
and cylindrical. It has a mild,
slightly spicy flavor and is
often eaten raw or in salads.
Kabocha (pumpkin)
A type of winter squash that is
dense and starchy with a
sweet, nutty flavor. It's
commonly used in soups,
simmered dishes, and
tempura.
Edamame (soybeans)
A type of soybean that is
harvested early and eaten
straight from the pod. It's a
popular appetizer or side dish
before an oriental dish.
What are the
most popular
foods in
Japan?
Sushi
Sushi is a Japanese dish of prepared
vinegared rice, usually with some
sugar and salt, plus a variety of
ingredients, such as vegetables,
meat, or most commonly, seafood,
which may be raw or cooked.
Onigiri (rice balls)
Onigiri, also known as omusubi or
nigirimeshi, is a Japanese rice ball
made from white rice. It is usually
formed into triangular or cylindrical
shapes, and wrapped in nori. Onigiri
traditionally have sour or salty
fillings such as umeboshi, salted
salmon, katsuobushi, kombu, tarako
or mentaiko, or takanazuke.
Takoyaki (octopus
balls)
Takoyaki is a ball-shaped Japanese
snack made of a wheat flour-based
batter and cooked in a special
molded pan. It is typically filled with
minced or diced octopus, tempura
scraps, pickled ginger, and green
onion.
What is the national dish in
Japan?
1. Nama
Cutting, which can be used to prepare raw foods like sashimi, or for
decorative knife work
2. Niru
Simmering, which is used to create flavorful broths and tenderize
ingredients
3. Yaku
Grilling, which can include techniques like yakitori (skewering) and
teppanyaki (griddle cooking)
4. Musu
Steaming, which is used to preserve the delicate textures and
flavors of ingredients
5. Ageru
Deep-frying, which is used to quickly prepare meals, but is slightly
unhealthy