how do you make traditional japanese dishes?

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i want to try some traditional japanese foods

DHKM97 · Accepted Answer

do you really mean real traditional Japanese food, or you mean American-style/ non-japanese friendly Japanese food there is a big different

real stuff
natto
 - http://www.bookmice.net/darkchilde/japan/japan/natto.jpg
oden 
- http://tastyislandhawaii.com/images06/oden600.jpg
buri kama 
- http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mX97kungFxQ/S0-zOjDGONI/AAAAAAAACQo/sldESLNqGHg/s400/DSCF4195.JPG
Iwashi Shoyuyaki 
- http://kyotofoodie.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/iwashi-shoyu-yaki-6.jpg
Mozuku
 - http://japanesekitchen.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/mozuku.jpg

non-japanese friendly 
Miso Ramen -- miso base soup
Shio Ramen -- salt base soup 
Shoyu Ramen -- soy sauce base soup
Tonkotsu Ramen -- pork bone base soup
Yakisoba -- fried noodles


American-style Japan food
California roll or any form of "non-traditional" roll
teriyaki sauce - yes believe it or not most of the teriyaki sause in the market are fake, also 
fish like yellowtail, marlin, skipjack tuna, salmon, trout, and mackerel are mainly used in Japan, while meat like  chicken, pork, lamb and beef are find outside japan. In additional to that teriyaki are use as a sweet soy sauce marinade hence "tare" in Japanese. while teriyaki are use as a sauce outside Japan

Japan Australia · Answer

The secret to making good traditional Japanese food is getting the right pantry ingredients. From there you can create all the Japanese food you wish.

Read about the Essential Japanese Pantry Ingredients here
http://japan-australia.blogspot.com/2010/03/basic-japanese-cooking-pantry.html

Some of my favourite Japanese Recipes with the recipe link are:

Okonomiyaki (savoury pancake)
http://japan-australia.blogspot.com/2011/05/easy-to-cook-japanese-recipe.html

Yakisoba (Japanese stir-fry noodles)
http://japan-australia.blogspot.com/2011/04/easy-to-cook-japanese-recipe-yakisoba.html

Sukiyaki
http://japan-australia.blogspot.com/2011/03/easy-to-cook-japanese-recipe-sukiyaki.html

Japanese Tempura
http://japan-australia.blogspot.com/2010/08/easy-japanese-cooking-recipe-vegetable.html

More great Japanese Recipes can be found here
http://japan-australia.blogspot.com/search/label/Japanese%20Recipe

loreeeee · Answer

Japanese foods are so good! And so versatile. It would be hard for me to give you specific recipes right now but I can list down some traditional japanese foods that have been around for centuries, and are still popular today:

-sushi (foods on pieces of rice like fish, egg, beef, seafood, and veggies)
-chicken or pork karaage
-ramen (noodles in broth with meat and garnishes)
-yakisoba (fried noodles)
-teriyaki beef or chicken
-chicken katsu
-miso soup
-pork or chicken donburiya
-bento lunches (meat, rice, radish, veggies)
-tempura fish, shrimp, and veggies
-somen noodles (served cold)
-mochi (rice dessert)
-japanese style pastries
-sashimi (raw fish)
-kobe beef
-mochiko chicken
-furikake rice

These are popular japanese delicacies. But please look up these recipes. I promise they are great! For beginners, I recommend you try to cook shrimp and fish tempura, chicken or pork karaage, chicken teriyaki, and pork donburiya. They are so easy to make, you won't have any problems.

As for dessert, try to make a mochi, butter mochi is probably easiest to make. Add this with some sake or green tea, and you have yourself a feast.

Good luck, happy eating!

rainbow butterfly · Answer

Immerse yourself in Japanese culture, through books, materials, and if feasible, travel. :)

Go to the source itself.

Perhaps there is a Japanese cooking school in your area, with Japanese instructors.

Margaret · Answer

Japanese food is all about precision cutting and good presentation. 

Try the following website: http://www.theblackmoon.com/Jfood/food1.html

Trish Thomas · Answer

Japanese noodle bowl:
2 (14.5-ounce) cans reduced sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1/4-inch piece peeled fresh ginger, finely chopped
1/2 pound noodles reserved from the Hibachi Steak recipe
2 cups reserved steak and vegetables from Hibachi Steak recipe
1 scallion, sliced

In a saucepan over medium heat, add the chicken broth, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger and bring it to a simmer. Add the noodles and cook for 1 minute. Add the beef and vegetables and cook for another 2 minutes. Divide the noodle mixture between 2 bowls and serve hot, garnished with the sliced scallion.


Sushi rice:
2 cups sushi or short grain rice 
2 cups water, plus extra for rinsing rice 
2 tablespoons rice vinegar 
2 tablespoons sugar 
1 tablespoon kosher salt

Place the rice into a mixing bowl and cover with cool water. Swirl the rice in the water, pour off and repeat 2 to 3 times or until the water is clear. 


Place the rice and 2 cups of water into a medium saucepan and place over high heat. Bring to a boil, uncovered. Once it begins to boil, reduce the heat to the lowest setting and cover. Cook for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes. 


Combine the rice vinegar, sugar and salt in a small bowl and heat in the microwave on high for 30 to 45 seconds. Transfer the rice into a large wooden or glass mixing bowl and add the vinegar mixture. Fold thoroughly to combine and coat each grain of rice with the mixture. Allow to cool to room temperature before using to make sushi or sashimi

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