Japanese Cuisine

          In this post I will be looking at food of the Japanese.The Japanese have a very unique culture. Much of their food is influenced by the other countries of Asia that surround them, while at the same time their cuisine is diverse and unusual.

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          The most commonly eaten dishes and ingredients include rice, miso soup, sushi, fish, vegetables and noodles. Sushi is a food that is often eaten as a starter or side dish but can also be eaten as a meal. It consists of rice and other ingredients, such as vegetables and seafood. They are often wrapped together, sometimes in seaweed. Sushi is served with either wasabi or soy sauce. To many people, sushi is a symbol of Japanese food and culture as it is now so popular and is eaten worldwide.

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          Rice has been a staple food in Japan for many years. It is simple to prepare and can be served with almost anything, therefore was very popular in the past. However, its popularity is decreasing. The Japanese used to eat rice with almost every meal, whereas now many only eat it once a day.

          Noodles are often used as a substitute for rice. There are many different types of noodles- they are made in different sizes, shapes and colours. Ramen is a popular type of noodle- it is usually thin and served in a broth.

          Japanese food has been hugely influenced by other countries, as I previously stated. They commonly use Chinese foods, including ramen and fried dumplings. However, Japanese cuisine has not just been affected by nearby Asian countries, it also uses Western foods such as hamburgers and curries.

          Japanese sweets are well-known but, unlike our sweets, they are not artificial whatsoever. Most sweets are made from natural ingredients and are known as wagashi. Red bean paste is an example of a common ingredient, and nowadays green tea ice-cream is very popular.