Japanese Food

Sushi is now a widely enjoyed treat. The colorful presentations of sushi dishes today are enough to bring in sushi lovers and curious individuals to where ever they are sold; but how about serving...

With a little practice, you can roll seaweed paper, or nori, and make your own sushi. You may need to try a few times before getting the roll just right, but in time you can have your own homemade...

According to the World Health Organization, Japanese people enjoy the lowest obesity rate in the developed world at 3 percent. Compare that with a 32 percent obesity rate in the United States, and...

Sushi rolls are delectable treats enjoyed by many at Japanese restaurants all over the world. You can make your own sushi to your tastes at a fraction of the cost. To make sushi at home, you just...

Sushi is a Japanese treat that evolved centuries ago from a method of pickling fish. Today, sushi has evolved into a culinary art form, as modern sushi chefs combine unique ingredients to create...

I was first introduced to the Japanese Beef Bowl at Yoshinoya and found it to be delicious. A Japanese Beef Bowl, also known as gyudon in Japanese can easily be made at home. Below please find...

Are you on a diet? How about Japanese food? When you hear Japanese food, first thing comes up on your mind must be sushi. Sushi is very healthy, but we can't afford eating out so often, can you?...

Mochi originated in Japan and is now popular all over the world. The term "mochi" means "rice cake" in Japanese, and the dish is made from starchy steamed rice that is formed into a sticky dough...

There are a couple of key things about a Japanese diet, versus a diet. Meat, poultry and fish are not the main part of the meal; they are served with vegetables and rice. Butter and cream are not...

Some of the nutritional benefits of sushi rice are that it is cholesterol-free, low-calorie and gluten-free. Sushi rice traditionally is made from short-grained white Japanese rice that when...

Sushi, one of Japan's most loved dishes, has become a popular food all around the world. Sushi----whether maki (rolls), nigiri (on a bed of rice) or sashimi (no rice)----is typically dipped in a...

The Japanese people have a rich and lengthy cultural history. Many Japanese people place high importance on remembering their past and honoring their ancestors. So it comes as no surprise that...

Think of onigiri as a Japanese sandwich—an easy hand held meal with a variety of fillings. Traditional onigiri is either triangular or cylindrical. You can make it in circles or ovals too for your...

California rolls were first developed as a way of making sushi more American-friendly. California rolls eliminate the raw fish, which many Americans are unsure of. For this reason, it is not a...

Everyone loves Benihana's Fried Rice. I have seen people order two bowls of it and turn one upside down on their plate to keep warm while they ate the other one! Well you don't have to spend a...

A fresh, healthy, tasty homemade salad with real crab meat rolled up in roasted seaweed sheet. Crab salad hand roll sushi can be served as an appetizer/snack or main entree.

Traditional Japanese candies rely on ingredients such as bean paste, rice flour, chestnuts and sweet potatoes. To a standard American palate these treats, or wagashi, may seem unusual or lacking...

Hayashi rice is a yohshoku dish, which means that it is a Japanese version of Western food. It contains tender beef and mushrooms in a thick sauce, which are served over or alongside rice. This...

So you've wanted to prepare sushi in your kitchen but have been intimidated by the process. Well, it's not really that difficult to make. The inari sushi, sometimes known as the brown bag sushi...

Japan is a country with a long and varying culture. The great mix of cultures is due to all of the different peoples that came through Japan until recent history when it became quite stable. Japan...

A recipe for two kinds of sushi: prawn, and tuna. Sushi is fun to make and it might turn into a hobby once you know how to make them.

Cone shaped sushi rolls are easy to make. Try your hand on this recipe.

California roll with tuna filling. This is a very versatile recipe, in which you can very much use any ingredient you want for the filling. These are actually very easy to make, don't let the...

If you'd like to try your hand at making sushi but don't want to use raw fish, try making smoked salmon sushi. Although sushi is traditionally made with raw fish or vegetables, the piquant flavor...

Though many people consider "sushi" to be synonymous with "icky raw fish," the danger in eating it is low, and its variations can please even the finickiest eater. Contrary to popular belief,...

Sushi is as appealing to look at as it is to eat. This food comes to us from Japan, and has come to represent Japanese cuisine in the minds of many people. The fresh, tasty ingredients and...

Japanese foods are a mixture of traditional and Western cuisine. This is true in the types of foods used to make Japanese dishes and in the techniques used to cook them. Foods in Japan are...

Make easy and delicious onigiri (filled japanese rice balls) (the picture i used is not of onigiri i made. it's just for reference on the placement of the nori)

Taking Stuffed Green Bell peppers to a higher level, we have added a taste of Japan for a wonderful meal. ITADAKIKIMASU!

Having a pantry filled with basic condiments and dried food help you cook Japanese food with ease. Let me introduce some must-have items for cooking Japanese everyday dishes.

The secret to good sushi rice is attention to detail. Creating the vinegar sauce is simple, but every good Japanese chef knows that the trick to firm and flavorful rice is to cover every kernel...

Kappa maki (kappamaki) is a traditional Japanese cucumber roll and a favored choice at every sushi bar, especially by sushi-loving vegetarians. Kappa maki makes wonderful appetizers or hor...

Sushi has different kinds such as California Roll, Spider Roll, Philadelphia Roll, Tekkamaki, and Dragon Roll. In this article, I will teach you how to make California Roll.-It is a popular style...

Make your own shrimp sauce for fried rice, dipping or just as a salad dressing! Your family loves that all-around pink dressing you get at Japanese (and Chinese) restaurants! Kids love to even...

Sushi has gone from an exotic food only found at upscale Japanese restaurants to an everyday treat that even kids enjoy. As any sushi aficionado knows, there are as many variety of sushi as there...

Fried rice is a great dish to make with leftovers. You can use just about any kind of meat or vegetable in this recipe. The key to the true takeout flavor is to cook the rice the day before you...

Om-Rice is a popular dish in Japan...but you don't usually see it in Americanized Japanese restaurants. Short for "omlette" and "rice", it's essentially fried rice with an...

Miso is a Japanese condiment that is made from soybeans. The soybeans are mixed together and processed into a red, yellow or white paste. It is combined with rice, then fermented for one to three...

A tasty way to use Spam or luncheon meat is to make a Spam Musubi, a popular dish in Hawaii. Musubi means "tied together", and makes use of nori or dry seaweed.

Inside-out rolls are known as Uramaki. They are similar to maki rolls but a little more challenging to make since the rice is on the outside of the nori. You can impress others at dinner parties...

Chirashi sushi is essentially scattered sushi on a bed of rice. Chirashi allows you to enjoy the tastes of a traditional sushi roll without the work. This casual dish does not have a fixed recipe...

So you want to make your own Japanese-styled bento lunch...come on in and find out how!

A sushi hand roll, also known as temaki sushi, is the easiest kind of sushi to make. It is also the easiest for your guests to hold. The cone shape prevents the ingredients from spilling out while...

Omurice is a Japanese rice omelet that can be prepared in different ways. It can be fried rice wrapped inside an egg omelet or an omelet stuffed with pieces of chicken, stir-fried veggies and...

Maki rolls are probably the most popular among those new to sushi. It is fitting that budding home sushi cooks can easily make these rolls at home. Impress your friends and family at dinner...

Rice is a staple in many cultures. In Japan, rice is the most important food. For example the word rice in Japanese is "gohan" which also means "meal," while breakfast is "Asa (morning)-gohan. As...

Mochi is a Japanese rice cake made from glutinous rice. This Japanese glutinous rice delicacy is molded into shape just after pounding the rice. The sticky Mochi are a bit of a challenge to eat....

Authentic Japanese food include sushi, miso soup and tempura and features rice, tofu and seafood as staples. The recipes are divided into two primary regional variations. Kanto uses strong...

This recipe is simplified to make it easy for anyone to make and enjoy sushi. Sushi does not have to contain raw fish! This recipe is very Westernized, to please most tastes. The fish is either...

One of the quintessential box lunch foods, onigiri, Japanese rice balls, are fun and super easy to make. Here, onigiri are a main dish to take on a picnic party to view the blooming cherry trees,...