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Typically, the Japanese serve a main dish with steamed rice, miso soup, and a few side dishes. This style of meal is called Ichiju Sansai. You can learn more about this topic here. Today, let’s start with the very basic style. We’ll prepare: 1. Steamed rice 2. Miso soup 3. A main dish 4. 2 side dishes
If you browse several recipes on the site, you will soon notice that Japanese recipes use a lot of dashi. Dashi or Japanese soup stock is truly fundamental to Japanese cooking and it is what differentiates authentic or not.
- Rice + Rice Bowls. Rice and rice bowls are dinner staples in Japanese home cooking, and we always have rice in our kitchen. As they said, rice can feed a nation.
- Noodles (Soba, Udon, Ramen, Pasta) In addition to rice, you’ll find soba noodles, udon noodles, ramen, and pasta on the Japanese table. We love our noodles!
- Veggies. Japanese people believe that it’s best to eat seasonally. On busy weeks, I always make sure I keep some root vegetables and fresh greens in the fridge so we’ll always have vegetables on the table.
- Eggs. Eggs are the essential pantry item for any kitchen. There are so many fun ways to cook them. Let’s discover some of the Japanese favorite recipes here!
May 14, 2021 · Sushi and ramen are very famous, but Japanese home cooking that people eat daily is the best! Here is our list of 15 typical Japanese home meals that you can try them at home.
May 26, 2023 · Have you ever tried making oyakodon in one pot? If not, you have to try making this popular Japanese dish, Oyakodon in a rice cooker! All you have to do is add all the ingredients (rice, chicken and onions) in the rice cooker (or stovetop pot) and wait for the magic to happen!
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Whether hunching over steaming plates of tempura in humble mom-and-pop shops or seated on tatami mats in elegant ryokans, every meal was an opportunity to discover the layers of tradition, seasonality, and artistic precision that make Japanese cuisine so internationally revered.
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Dec 15, 2023 · Serve in a bowl and enjoy your flavorful classic Japanese dish! This simple nimono is a delightful addition to your bento box or dinner. Pair it with Japanese steamed rice and a comforting bowl of miso soup for a wholesome and healthy Japanese meal experience!
