Popular Japanese Christmas Dishes

Although majority of Japan’s population in non-Christian, Decembers are just as welcomed by Japanese people and Christmas is just as celebrated as it is in the other parts of the world. And just as any other culture celebrate the holiday season; Japan also does so with a wonderful feast of mouthwatering dishes. Special dinners are a typical gathering during Christmas eve. This is where families gather together and even most restaurants find themselves fully booked during this day of the year.

Although most of the dishes served during Christmas dinners can vary from year to year, the staple dishes that

Loving Ramen: Ramen Varieties and their Common Ingredients

When it comes to noodles, Ramen is the one dish that reigns supreme in Japan. This dish is basically made out of boiled noodles, served with different kinds of soups and an even more varied selection of toppings. The noodle most commonly used in ramen is the Chukamen noodles (which is basically wheat flour added with a little alkaline solution known as kansui). There are many kinds of ramen soups used in the different regions of Japan, each taking influence in its different local cultures. Hence, one can say that tasting the different kinds of ramen in the country is

Discovering Wasabi

Japanese cuisine is never complete without a plate of wasabi on the table. This condiment is considered to be a staple in any Japanese meal and if you are an avid Japanese food lover, then you are probably all too familiar with this. Wasabi, although already a very popular term, is actually known as the Japanese horseradish. It is a paste with a characteristic green color that you will never miss in the table. Although wasabi can also be used as a condiment alone, most if not all people always pair it with soy sauce to taste. Some people claim

Gyoza Dumplings: Another Reason to Love Japanese Food

Aside from China, one other country that is equally popular for its delicious dumplings is Japan. Although it may not surprise you that Japanese dumplings actually originated from its Chinese cousins, it was introduced to Japan during the 17th century and became a hit among the locals up until today. In Japan, this dish is more popularly known as Gyoza.

There are actually different ways to cook Japanese dumplings. First, they can be deep fried until golden brown. For some who want to stay away from oil, they can also have it steamed or boiled; and finally, pan-fried. Gyoza, when

Exotic Japanese Recipes: Unagi

Japanese cooking are most well known for using very exotic ingredients and turning them into surprisingly delicious dishes. And one of the more exotic ingredients that Japanese cooking uses today is a freshwater eel, locally known as Unagi. This ingredient has actually been used and eaten in Japan since the 17th century and is very popular for its nutritional values. Freshwater ell meat has been known to be very rich in protein, calcium, vitamin A and vitamin E. Aside from that, this ingredient is also considered to be an effective aphrodisiac.

Japanese custom calls the fresh water ell to be

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