There are many delicious types of cuisine throughout the world. European food, ranging from England and Ireland to Spain and Germany, has its many charms. It has flavor and depth and focuses on meat and stew dishes. American food is also incredibly diverse, gathering its roots from around the world; it combines flavors and techniques from many cultures to create new and exciting dishes. However, nothing compares to the fully developed and perfected dishes from Japan. Japanese food has such a rich history full of complex flavor; it is almost therapeutic because of the simplistic, easy to follow recipes. Japanese cuisine outdoes all of its competition and reigns supreme as the best food in the world. …show more content…
Ingredients are selected based on season and little is done to the food to bring out natural color and flavor. In 2013, UNSCEO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) put Japan on its Intangible Cultural Heritage list to preserve traditional dietary habits of the Japanese; this is a very high honor and shows exactly why Japanese food and culture is so important. Japan is very group oriented; it would be extremely uncommon to see someone dining alone. Many Japanese people enjoy drinks and food after or during work with co-workers to help relieve stress and improve productivity. Many restaurants are filled with people taking breaks from work to enjoy a bowl of ramen or an alcoholic …show more content…
It is possible to make almost every Japanese dish just by keeping a few simple ingredients in stock. Dashi stock is a staple ingredient in many Japanese dishes; it is made out of konbu(dried kelp/seaweed) and bonito flakes(dried fish flakes). Japanese dishes are centered on rice and miso soup, which are usually a part of every meal. Fresh, seasonal ingredients are important also, with fish being a reoccurring ingredient in most dishes. Japan has always been known for its incredible fish dishes, many of which have made a huge impact on the rest of the world. For example, Sushi is one of the most well known Japanese dishes; it is strictly unique to Japan and has changed very little over the years and was developed in what is now known as Tokyo in the nineteenth century. Sushi techniques are passed down from generation to generation, and take many years to perfect. According to the website Inside Japan Tours, Japanese food requires careful preparation and meticulous presentation. Japanese food is truly an art form, perfected over many generations.
Japanese culture and cuisine has become a world-wide sensation, finding its way in homes all across the world in one way or another. The following recipe from Everyday Harumi: Simple Japanese Food for Family & Friends by Harumi Kurihara is a great introduction into the wonderful world of Japanese cooking filled with techniques and tips that are completely