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Japanese food consists of more than endless trays of sushi and sashimi. Learn more about the savory cuisine of Japan, and get helpful tips on Japanese table manners, distinguishing between Chinese and Japanese cuisine, and cooking the perfect rice for sushi.
Learn how to order food in Japanese with expert Japanese language tips in this free online foreign language video clip. Read More
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. Read More
While Japanese food is popular, many people find making it at home intimidating. Shopping for the ingredients may scare some away because of the strange names and Read More
If you're craving Japanese food but don't have any good restaurants in your area, or if you'd just like to branch out in the kitchen, learning to cook Japanese food will Read More
People around the world appreciate Japanese food gifts. When visiting Japan, foreigners can bring their friends food gift items such as confectionery or small goods. Their Read More
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 Read More
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. Read More
Japanese cooking is becoming more popular. To cook Japanese food at home, you need several specific Japanese kitchen gadgets. Other kitchen tools may be useful additions to Read More
Food is an important part of any culture; it's often a source of pride and enjoyment. Unfortunately, many people fail to make a distinction between Japanese and Chinese Read More
Japanese table manners differ widely from American table manners, as well as those of other Western countries. This is partly owed to the different types of foods common in Read More
Learn the ingredients needed to make a traditional Japanese ginger orange chicken recipe with expert cooking tips in this free quick and easy Japanese cuisine video clip. Read More
Learn about traditional Japanese vegetable tempura with expert cooking tips in this free quick and easy Japanese cuisine video clip. Read More
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 Read More
Miso is a Japanese food made by fermenting a grain, usually soy, and then adding salt and a mold called kojikin. It is a thick paste that is especially popular as the basis Read More
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 Read More
For a timeless Japanese classic, create chicken teriyaki, a simple and tasty dish. Read More
Natto is a traditional Japanese food of fermented soy beans, most often enjoyed for breakfast. Typically eaten on rice, it was a vital source of nutrition in feudal Japan. Read More
Sushi rice, called shari or sushi meshi, is the most important ingredient in good sushi. Read More
Sashimi refers to plain slices of raw fish, usually served with a bowl of rice as an accompaniment. Read More
Yakitori, which translates as fried or grilled chicken in English, is a common Japanese snack food, often found at street-side kiosks or walk-up restaurants in places like Read More
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 Read More
Tempura is the Japanese method of deep-frying, which began with Japanese trade with European countries. The main difference from Western deep-frying is the use of ice water Read More
This Japanese dish is very similar to a hot pot and closely related to sukiyaki, where thinly sliced vegetables and meat are served traditionally with dipping sauces. Read More
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 Read More
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, Read More
An onigiri is a Japanese rice snack that is available at seemingly every turn throughout Japan. It is usually packed with a core of salted or pickled fish, and wrapped in Read More
Fugu, or Japanese puffer fish, is a fish known across the world and throughout foodie circles, but not because of its taste. Instead, fugu is known for its ability to kill Read More
Sushi fans prize pickled ginger almost as much as they do the perfect fish it accompanies. The pickled ginger, or gari, is a variety of tsukemono, or Japanese pickle. It is Read More
This delicious, fun-to-eat sushi combines the salty pops of tobiko (flying fish roe) with smooth, buttery egg yolk. Put the whole piece in your mouth and break the yolk Read More
Making nigiri sushi (raw fish on molded rice, not a roll) requires some tricky hand maneuvers. Keep practicing and, by your fourth piece, you'll feel much more confident. Read More
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