[Test] your Japanese food knowledge
Dec 05, 2022 3:41 am
Konnichiwa from the Japan Switch Team!
Quick question, how much do you know about Japanese cuisine? Do you think you are an expert? If so, test your knowledge with us and see how many of the following dishes and ingredients you know AND have tried!
Top 17 Unique Dishes in Japanese Cuisine
You have probably tried the most famous Japanese dishes - sushi, ramen, tonkatsu, and so on. But how about shirakko (fish semen)? Or a little basashi (horse meat sashimi)? Are you ready to challenge yourself and stray a little from the cup ramen path? While some may have you on the fence, these dishes are some of the most beloved on Japanese menus. For all my curious and foodies out there, this one is for you!
15 Staples of Japanese Cooking
Japanese cuisine has a wide variety of dishes but it boils down to just 15 main ingredients that make this cuisine so delicious and addictive. Can you name five without looking? How about 10? If you get all of the 15 staples right then you'll win the title of true Japanese Chef!
Ultimate Guide to Okinawan Food and Cuisine
Summer in Japan equates to a mandatory trip to Okinawa to enjoy the sun, the beach, and of course the food! But you don't have to wait for summer or cheap flights to enjoy them anymore! Okinawan food is very different from mainland Japanese food and has certainly earned an article of its own. Check out their traditional dishes and some of their really yum fusion dishes - taco rice, anyone? Hit 'Read me now' to hear the must-try dishes from our Japanese staff!
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