10 Interesting Fact About Japanese Cuisine

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• Japanese food is generally served in small portions, making it possible to taste various kinds of dishes at one time.
• Many Japanese foods that use fresh and organic ingredients from the sea and land, such as fish, shrimp, beef, vegetables, and fruits.
• Sushi, one of the most famous dishes from Japan, was originally a food eaten by Japanese fishermen as a provision at sea.
• Japanese food is also known for its beautiful and attractive appearance, such as the shape of flowers, animals, and cartoon characters.
• Ramen, Japanese noodles served with hot broth, actually originated from China and began to be popular in Japan in the early 20th century.
• Tempura dishes, food processed by frying with special flour, was originally introduced by Portuguese missionaries in the 16th century.
• Teriyaki, a sauce commonly used in Japanese food, made from soy sauce, sugar, and mirin (sweet Japanese grapes).
• Japanese food is also known for the use of wasabi, spicy sauce made from crushed wasabi roots, which are usually served with sushi or sashimi.
• Besides sushi, Sashimi is also a popular dish in Japan. This dish consists of sliced raw fish served without rice.
• Japanese food ranks second as the most popular food in the world after Italian food.