We all wish to travel the world someday! Scrolling through social media, looking at all the picturesque views and delicious food, we all wish we could enjoy the culture and eat the food of different countries. Alas, the reality is that we can’t! Wait, just because we can’t travel to a country doesn’t mean we should stop indulging in their cuisine! Now, you can enjoy Japanese cuisine without leaving your home. If you are someone who has always been keen on Japanese food, then we suggest you try some of the best Japanese cuisine that we are sure you must have heard about!
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Here are the 5 best Japanese dishes that you must try:
1. Ramen
This Japanese cuisine has crossed borders and become quite a coveted food around the world! This Japanese soup noodle consists of fish broth with soy sauce, wheat noodles and meat. While traditionally the dish is non-vegetarian, people have created vegetarian variations so that everyone can enjoy a nutritious dish.
Click here for the full recipe for Ramen.
2. Sushi
This quintessential Japanese dish is quite coveted in the West! And now, Indians too have developed a taste for this bite-sized meal. This raw fish delicacy is prepared by wrapping the meat in vinegared rice and a sheet of seaweed. The love of sushi in the mainstream media has also created vegetarian counterparts of this dish.
Click here for the full sushi recipe.
3. Soba Noodles
These decadent Japanese noodles made from buckwheat are all the rage among Japanese food lovers. The earthy and nutty flavor of soba noodles sets them apart from all other noodles. These noodles are often served chilled with a dipping sauce or in hot soups.
Click here for the full recipe for Soba Noodles.
4. Miso Soup
The flavor of this traditional Japanese soup comes from the miso paste. Miso is a Japanese condiment made from fermented soybeans. This paste gives the soup a salty, pungent and salty taste. Miso soup typically contains tofu, mushrooms, potatoes, shrimp and more vegetables.
Click here for the full recipe for Miso Soup.
5. Tempura
Tempura is a style of preparation we’ve all heard about, right? Shrimp tempura is one of the most popular types of tempura, but essentially any meat or vegetable can be prepared as a tempura. This crispy snack is often served with a dipping sauce.
Click here for the full Tempura recipe.
Try these Japanese recipes and let us know which one is your favorite in the comments section below!