When traveling to a country, there are many things that you can do. From visiting famous landmarks to wearing that country’s signature clothing, a trip to a foreign country is always exciting. But a trip to a foreign country cannot be completed without enjoying the delicacies of that country.
Japan, a country famous for its beautiful sceneries and its iconic sakura trees viewing festival. Aside from those things, Japan’s culinary aspect also contain some of the most iconic dishes that many of us have grown to adore. Today, Illume eMag will introduce some dishes that you must try if you travel to the country of the rising sun.
Takoyaki
Not only people here, but also tourists are in love with this attractive street food. Takoyaki is made with octopus, green onions and pickled ginger. When making, the chef will put the ingredients into a hemispherical mold and when the cake is done, they will quickly flip it over to fry the other side. Many trip guests have shared that eating Takoyaki while watching the chef prepare it is an interesting experience. Takoyaki is a famous dish of Osaka and this is also the birthplace of this dish. So, when you have a schedule to enjoy delicious food, don’t forget to visit Osaka to eat authentic Takoyaki.
Shabu-shabu
Shabu-shabu is also a hot pot dish, but the main ingredient is beef. The slices of fresh, quality beef are sliced quite skillfully, diners in turn dip these slices of meat in hot broth and eat while it is still slightly rare to ensure the delicious taste of the dish. Shabu-shabu hot pot has a sweet taste, clear water, and is usually served with cabbage, seaweed, shiitake mushrooms, and other healthy ingredients.
Sushi
Sushi is usually cut into slices, served immediately after being served, and served with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger. When using, you should put the whole piece in your mouth to feel the full flavor in each slice. The strange taste of rice mixed with vinegar, the greasy and cool taste of raw fish and the pungent taste of wasabi rushing to the nose. The most popular ingredients are tuna, squid and shrimp served with cucumber, pickled radish and a thin sweet omelet.
Sashimi
Sashimi is a traditional dish in this place whose main ingredients are mainly fresh seafood. The seafood used to make Sashimi must be “sashimi standards”, caught using separate equipment, then processed immediately according to a special process to ensure the freshness of each piece of Sashimi. Some types of seafood that the Japanese often use as sashimi are: salmon, tuna, mackerel, basa, pufferfish, squid, octopus, sea shrimp. In addition, Sashimi is also made from meat or vegetables…
Sanuki udon
Takamatsu is one of the four main islands of Japan, but it would not be a tourist attraction without the presence of Sanuki udon noodles. A bowl of Sanuki udon at Takamatsu includes large noodles, scallions, fried beans and tempura. Depending on your taste, add meat or seafood. The highlight of Sanuki udon is the sweet and refreshing broth and the ivory, shiny, and crunchy noodles made from wheat flour grown on the island. If the schedule misses Sanuki udon, it’s a pity.
Sapporo ramen
The famous ramen dish here, through the hands of chefs in Sapporo, has become very different. Sapporo ramen is made from chewy, crispy noodles, thinly sliced pork, bamboo shoots, stir-fried vegetables, bean sprouts, onions, fish cakes, eggs, cooked in a special broth of rich miso and a mixture of heirloom salt. It is the greasy but not boring taste and the salty taste of salt that makes up the brand name of Sapparo ramen. Therefore, in the program to enjoy delicious dishes, don’t forget Sapporo ramen.
Ramen
Ramen is completely different from Udon in that the noodles are tiny and bright yellow. Ramen noodles are often used with many different accompaniments such as sliced pork, dried seaweed, Japanese fish cakes, eggs, corn, cabbage…depending on each person’s taste. The broth is mainly stewed from pork bones.
Soba Noodle
Soba noodles are long and chewy, dark brown in color, made by mixing buckwheat flour and flour, kneading and cutting into small strands. Like Udon, Soba can be eaten hot or cold. Cold soba noodles are dipped in soy sauce, grated radish, seaweed, mustard and green onions. People in this area eat Soba noodles during the traditional New Year according to the solar calendar.
Tonkatsu
Tonkatsu is a dish of European origin that was introduced to this land in the 1800s. But up to now, it has become an indispensable part of Japanese cuisine and deserves a dish not to be missed. upon coming to this land. This dish has the main ingredient is pork dipped in flour, then dropped in hot oil and deep fried, golden brown on both sides. When eaten, it will be covered with a layer of sweet and spicy miso sauce. That’s why it’s called miso katsu. There are many regions that make this miso katsu dish, but the Nagoya area is the place to make it the most delicious and special.
Sukiyaki
Sukiyaki is a dish that “dominated Japan” with the main ingredient being Rib eye beef and a variety of natural mushrooms. When the mushrooms and other ingredients in the pot start to cook, dip the sliced beef in style. “Sukiyaki” is cooked to the right degree according to each person’s taste. This dish is dipped with egg sauce or Kikkoman sauce and enjoyed immediately.