EAT IN ASIA / DESTINATIONS / Japan
Goma dofu, or sesame tofu, is a delicately textured, savory dish that’s a beloved part of Japanese Buddhist temple cuisine (shojin ryori).
Ichimi and shichimi are essential seasonings for Japanese food. In Japan, ichimi and shichimi are sprinkled on food to suit individual tastes. These condiments are ideal for rice and noodle dishes. Apart form that, they can be used for seasoning soups, pasta and meat.
Have you ever heard about Kobe beef? Do you like steaks and a good quality meat? If so, read this post and learn more about this Japanese meat.
Colorful morning and night markets; street food stalls; local vendors; ice cream sold from a bicycle; grilled food from in front of the owner's house - that is what makes local street food so unique. Add to it local flavors and freshness and you will get a perfect mix.
What is tofu made of? Everyone would say that from soybeans. And that’s true. However, soy is not the only one! Try a traditional dish from Zen Buddhist monks' cuisine!
Stuffed steamed rice wrapped in a nori leaf - a healthy snack, that was always eaten with curiosity. What would the next bite reveal?
Being in Japan and not eating the original Japanese tofu would be impossible for me. Without any doubt you can get tofu at yours, but that’s not the same thing. Soft, hard and freeze-dried...
Have you ever heard about gyoza? About Japanese dumplings with a delicious finely chopped stuffing? So what is that exactly?
You know it very well, and probably like it even more. But how does it look like in Japan? Where to buy it? Where to eat? When to eat? And what is in it? Fish? Vegetables? Something else?
Japanese traditional cuisine bases on rice and miso soup. Apart from that, noodles as udon or soba are also popular and often eaten cold or hot with seaweeds or seasonal ingredients. Fish and seafood are served grilled, raw or in a famous tempura. All kind of sushi and sashimi is highly available in all stores, fresh, cooled and full of flavor. Even seasoned rice wrapped in seaweeds – onigiri, tastes different.
Japan is also a country where you can find superfood. Nutrient-rich natto, seaweeds, mushrooms and green tea are only some examples of them. Being in Japan, you cannot also miss a traditional tea ceremony, that’s a combination of tradition and modern times.