When mentioning Japan, it would be a big mistake to not mentioning about the colorful and exquisite of the land of the rising sun.
Japan, the cradle of many different type of foods, is always the center of attention of tourists when they travel to Japan. It is true that there are many things to do in Japan but you cannot do much with an empty stomach. Japan culinary is a feast for your taste buds and your eyes as well. Today, Illume-eMag will show you the colorful culinary world of Japan.
Sushi
Referring to Japanese cuisine, many people will immediately think of Sushi – a dish representing the famous Rising Sun country all over the world. This is an indispensable dish in Japanese meals, especially on traditional holidays, sushi is displayed on the table with all different colors and flavors. Sushi has many different ingredients and recipes, but the main ingredient to make this dish is rice mixed with vinegar combined with fresh seafood such as oysters, abalone, salmon, shrimp… served with cucumber, pickled radish, sweet omelette, wasabi (mustard), soy sauce.
Sashimi
If Sushi is a symbol of Japanese culinary culture representing the green fields and the sea, Sashimi is the “queen” from the distant ocean. Sashimi is a traditional Japanese dish, with the main ingredient being fresh seafood caught with a special fishing line, then processed by a special process to ensure the freshness of each piece of Sashimi. . This is the first appetizer served in family meals, attractive by eye-catching colors, fresh ingredients such as salmon, tuna, oysters, squid, shrimp… served with perilla leaves, White radish, mustard and dipped in pure Japanese soy sauce.
Tempura
 Tempura is a popular fried dish of the land of the Rising Sun. Although born after Sushi, but Tempura brings a new taste, so it is especially loved by Japanese people. Tempura’s ingredients are very diverse, including animals and plants such as fresh seafood: shrimp, squid, scallops, crabs, fish and green vegetables… The dish is attractive by the bright yellow color of the fried dough. , soft and fatty of sea shrimp and should be enjoyed as soon as it is fried.
Sukiyaki
Sukiyaki hot pot symbolizes the cozy gathering of the whole family. With the main ingredient is beef, with vegetables, tofu and natural mushrooms. But unlike a normal hot pot, the ingredients in the hot pot are put together in an iron hot pot with a bit of a mixture of typical Japanese seasoning sauce. What makes all Japanese people love Sukiyaki hot pot is the sweet and tender slices of beef with fragrant fatty veins and the faint aroma of a rich sauce that creates a perfectly balanced dish.
Sake
For Japanese people, Sake is not just a drink in meals. The special cultural-religious significance of Sake is that it is not only a bridge between humans and humans, but also a bridge between humans and gods. This is considered the “National Drink of Japan” since ancient times and is made from rice and water. Especially in winter, enjoying a sip of sake can warm the body or drinking chilled wine in summer will feel the same taste as high-quality wine…
Shabu-shabu
This is also a hot pot dish, but the main ingredient to make it is beef. The delicious pieces of fresh beef with beautiful veins are delicately and skillfully sliced ​​will surely attract diners at first sight. When enjoying Shabu-shabu hot pot, diners will dip the beef into the hot pot and eat it while it is still a bit rare to ensure the right taste of the meat. In addition to the scrumptious steaks, we can’t help but mention Shabu-shabu hot pot. The hot pot has a sweet taste, the water is very clear, and it is cooked with seaweed, Shiitake mushrooms, cabbage, and some other healthy ingredients.
Tonkatsu
Tonkatsu is a popular dish in Japan made from pork and is often served with miso soup and cabbage. To prepare this delicious fried dish, the meat is sliced into bite-sized pieces, then seasoned with salt and pepper. The golden fried dough of the meat comes from a layer of flour that is dipped in eggs and breaded before being deep fried in oil.