Asian Food Recipes Resources
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Ingredients The basic ingredients needed to prepare a Japanese meal include sake, Japanese rice, mirin, dried kelp (konbu), rice vinegar, wasabi, nori, Japanese sesame oil and Japanese soy sauce. You may substitute Japanese sesame oil and Japanese soy sauce with the Chinese varieties, even though these do not produce quite the same result. |
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Bonito flakes, used in dashi stock-the ubiquitous stock base for soups and sauces are another essential ingredient. If bonito flakes are unavailable, use instant dashi stock granules. Always buy short-grain Japanese rice for an authentic Japanese meal. This variety is stickier than other long-grain varieties. As Japanese cuisine places such emphasis on the freshness of the ingredients, be sure to purchase the necessary items on the day of cooking. Portions Japanese meals are often served in individual portions, as main dishes and condiments are normally placed on a tray set before the diner. However, there are dishes, especially the one-pot dishes, that are consumed in a group. Basic equipment |
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Japanese food preparation methods are very simple, and just a few basic utensils are needed to produce an authentic Japanese meal. The essential equipment includes a rice cooker, a cutting board, a sharp knife, Japanese chopsticks (hashi)-these differ from Chinese chopsticks, as they are thinner and more pointed at the ends-a bamboo mat for rolling sushi (makisu) and a Japanese grater (oroshigane). If you plan to serve Japanese food regularly, you may want to buy a set of Japanese-style tableware, which consists of plates of varying shapes, individual saucers as well as soup and garnish bowls. |
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