How to Make Authentic Japanese Food

-->

Recent Contributors

ssmacd

Introduction
- Although there are regional variations in Japanese cuisine, authentic Japanese food is based on fresh fish, meat, and seasonal vegetables, which are seasoned and prepared quickly. Japanese food is generally low in fat, but high in salt.

Some of the ingredients you'll need to stock your kitchen with to begin cooking authentic Japanese food will be available at your local grocery store, but to find most of them you'll need to visit an Asian grocery store, which will have all the ingredients at lower prices than chain stores. If you don't have an Asia market near you, you can turn to the internet to find Japanese ingredients.

Step 2: Authentic Japanese Cooking Techniques
- Japanese food can be served raw, grilled, simmered, steamed, deep-fried, or vinegared. The most important kitchen tool needed to prepare Japanese food is a sharp knife to make the paper thin slices of meat and vegetables used in many Japanese recipes.
Step 3: Authentic Japanese Menu Planning
- A Japanese meal is based on rice or noodles which are accented with small portions of meat, fish, tofu, and vegetables. The meal also usually includes a soup, and some pickled vegetables.
Step 4: Authentic Japanese Recipes
- Japan-Guide: Japanese Recipes
- Tokyo Food Page: Japanese Cuisines
- MediterrAsian.com: Japanese Recipes