What are the traditional dishes from Japan? Their main feature - unsurpassed freshness of each dish. All the ingredients are strictly seasonal. The principle of seasonality observed for, the conviction of the Japanese themselves, not to lose the harmony with nature.
Even the dishes are decorated according to the season. Winter decorations for use tangerines in the fall - persimmon, maple leaves, figures from carrots, summer - trout. There are chefs, specialization is not cooking, and manufacturing of jewelry from a variety of products. After all the food in Japan - a philosophical category.
But what is a Japanese meal? Japanese - lovers of low-calorie and wholesome food. The country is situated on the islands, and thus in its national cuisine is dominated by seafood. Meat dishes appeared in the diet of people in Japan not long ago, but have not been able to occupy a dominant position, still remaining in the discharge treats.
Traditional Japanese meal consists of several courses, and terrific rolls and sushi are used only as a snack - 2-3 things per person. The first dish is served miso soup. It consists of miso paste (fermented soybeans) and other ingredients (tofu, fish, seaweed, seafood etc.).
The basis of the Japanese diet is rice or noodles (rice, buckwheat, wheat). These dishes are served both cold and hot. They are used as a garnish, and replaces traditional Japanese rice bread.
Another indispensable element of Japanese cuisine - soy sauce. There are several grades of this product. Sauces are served on a table in a small tank. By the way, rice and soup soy sauce is added - it is considered a breach of etiquette. It is usually combined with radish or tofu.
Japanese - small sweet lovers, and desserts in their traditional diets are virtually absent. But in the family (not to mention the title) dinners are served green tea at least three times. After all, it is the favorite drink of the Japanese.
About Japanese cuisine can talk endlessly. But all the talk will not be able to replace that moment when weightless piece of delicious fried fish or shrimp, tantalizing smell and pleasing the eye, is brought to the mouth, sandwiched between two thin sticks Fine.