Typical Japanese Cuisine

Sushi

Although it today ranks among the most recognizable Japanese foods, sushi has its roots in China, where it was first called narezushi, around the first or second century BC. Contrary to widespread assumption, sushi refers to sour rice rather than raw fish. Any dish cooked with sushi rice or bad rice, with an egg, veggies, or seafood, is known as sushi.

Sashimi

Sashimi is a regular menu item at sushi restaurants in America. Fresh, raw fish that has been thinly sliced is served with soy sauce, pickled ginger, radish, and wasabi. Sashimi is distinct from sushi because it isn’t filled with rice, even though some sushi does contain raw fish. The meal of raw fish that many mistakes for sushi are called sashimi.

Gyoza (Fried Dumplings) (Fried Dumplings)

Gyoza is the perfect dish to make home if you want to try Japanese food. These homemade fried dumplings make a delicious appetizer and are simple to make. They can also be eaten as a main dish with noodles or fried rice. Gyoza is dumplings typically filled with pork and veggies and steamed after being crisp-fried in a skillet. Offer soy sauce for dipping with them! With the help of this recipe, you may make your gyoza at home.

Onigiri

Portable Japanese snacks are called onigiri. Onigiri is a rice-based dish with a filling inside that is fashioned into a triangle and put inside a piece of nori for easy transporting. Teriyaki chicken, seaweed, and tuna mayo are typical onigiri fillings. Onigiri is one of the most straightforward Japanese delicacies to prepare at home, but it is typically served in convenience stores in Japan as a cheap and delightful snack. We purchased onigiri from a 7-Eleven!