My journal by Zeiad Amin

sushi

zeiadamin1 — 2024-04-16 15:45:29 UTC

sushi is one of the first foods that spring to mind when we think about Japanese cuisine. This delicacy was one of the first Japanese dishes to be exported to the US after the Meiji Restoration in 1868, and since then its popularity has steadily increased year after year

Source:https://www.japancentre.com/en/page/156-30-must-try-japanese-foods

udon

zeiadamin1 — 2024-04-16 15:49:23 UTC

One of the three main noodle varieties eaten in Japan udon noodles are thick, chewy, and traditionally made from wheat flour and brine water.

Udon can be served in a number of different ways mixed into stir fries, added to hot pots, served cold with a tsuyu or tentsuyu soup base on the side for dipping, but are most commonly used in noodle soups, where they are served in a savoury soup broth with different garnishes.

Source:https://www.japancentre.com/en/page/156-30-must-try-japanese-foods

Tofu

zeiadamin1 — 2024-04-16 15:53:00 UTC

Although tofu is mainly thought of in Western countries as a health food or vegetarian alternative, in Southeast Asian countries like Japan, tofu is enjoyed by everybody and is a common part of the traditional diet.

Source:https://www.japancentre.com/en/page/156-30-must-try-japanese-foods

ramen

zeiadamin1 — 2024-04-16 15:55:14 UTC

Ramen is a noodle soup dish consisting of wheat noodles, a savoury broth and toppings of meat, protein, and/or vegetables such as sliced pork, nori seaweed, spring onions, bamboo shoots, and others.

Source:https://www.japancentre.com/en/page/156-30-must-try-japanese-foods

Miso Soup

zeiadamin1 — 2024-04-16 17:02:14 UTC

Few Japanese dishes are consumed more often or more consistently than miso soup. Made from a combination of miso paste and dashi broth, miso soup is served as a side dish with traditional Japanese-style breakfasts, lunches and dinners.

Source: https://www.japancentre.com/en/page/156-30-must-try-japanese-foods