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Japanese cuisine doesn't rely heavily on spices but emphasizes highlighting the fresh, delicious, and naturally pure flavors of ingredients.
Sushi
Sushi is one of the remarkable traditional dishes of the Japanese people. Nowadays, due to its fame, sushi can be found in every country around the world. The main ingredients for making sushi are vinegared rice combined with various foods such as raw fish, fish eggs, fresh seafood, vegetables, and wasabi (Japanese horseradish).
Takoyaki
Takoyaki is a grilled octopus ball that is highly favored by Vietnamese youth. It's a popular Japanese street food dish. The round balls are cooked on an electric griddle until golden brown. When eating, the crispy outer layer gives way to a soft, doughy interior filled with tender octopus.
Taiyaki is a fish-shaped cake adorned with intricate patterns, harboring a diverse array of fillings. However, the quintessential traditional flavor remains red bean. Nowadays, this fish cake is also crafted with various flavors, including sweet fillings, savory fillings, or even chilled ice cream inside.
Dorayaki
Dorayaki is the famed pancake adored by the robotic cat Doraemon. Traditionally filled with azuki red bean paste, it can also be filled with chestnut paste, cheese, cream cheese, or buttercream. Alternatively, it can be enjoyed plain.
Mochi
Mochi is one of the premium traditional cakes of Japan, highly beloved during the New Year. Symbolizing luck and prosperity with its red bean filling, Mochi is made from sticky rice, known as Mochi rice. It features three layers: outer layer of premium mochi rice flour, middle layer with Japanese beans flavors, and innermost layer of ice cream.
The ingredients for making the cake are nothing but rice, but it must be sweet and sticky rice, known as Mochi rice by the Japanese. Because it is made from sticky rice, Mochi cakes have very high adhesion. The cake is made of 3 layers of ingredients: The outer layer is premium mochi rice flour, the middle layer is a blend of flavors with Japanese beans, and the innermost layer is ice cream.
Savory Pancake Delight
Indulge in the savory delight of Japanese pancake, commonly known as Okonomiyaki. This pan-fried delicacy boasts a variety of ingredients, blending flavors to perfection. The name 'Okonomiyaki' stems from 'okonomi,' meaning what you like/want, and 'yaki,' referring to cooking. It's a signature dish of the Kansai or Hiroshima region.
Flavorful Meat Croquettes
For aficionados of Japanese culinary culture, here's a must-try suggestion. Beef Croquettes are crispy on the outside, with a delectable filling of mashed potatoes combined with finely minced beef, served piping hot. They're sure to captivate your taste buds from the very first bite.
Exquisite Pudding Delicacy
After savoring the satisfying array of cakes above, undoubtedly, a dessert rich in Japanese flavors like pudding would be the perfect choice. With its creamy, fragrant taste of milk custard, accompanied by carefully selected ingredients such as green tea, chocolate, cocoa, fruits, a serving of pudding will effortlessly win you over from the very first spoonful.
From Yan.vn
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