2024 Author: Jasmine Walkman | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 08:29
When we talk about Japanese cuisine, we can't help but imagine the different types of sushi that are offered in sushi bars, along with the equally popular sashimi or tempura.
However, this is not the only food that is prepared in Japan.
Although real Japanese cuisine could only be spoken of after the 18th century, many dishes that are purely Asian have become a real inspiration for Japanese chefs, who have invented many additions to them and are therefore called national.
Previously, Japan was completely subject to foreign influences in terms of its culinary characteristics, which is mainly due to its history, the religion practiced in the country and its natural resources.
Here are the countries most influenced by the cuisine of the Land of the Rising Sun:
1. China
The influence of Chinese culture continues to be felt today, albeit less strongly. It is to the Great Chinese Empire that Japan owes its writing and much of its customs and traditions. And not only.
Thus, the famous vegetable noodle, known as yakisoba, and the broth noodle, which is ramen in Japanese, are actually Chinese national dishes, not Japanese.
This confusion is due to the closeness in the cultural and culinary relations of the two countries, as an example of this is that what we call Chinese cabbage is actually a Japanese product.
2. India
In 1920, the popular Indian independence fighter Rush Bihari fled to Japan, seeking refuge from his persecuting authorities.
There he became very famous and taught the locals how to make curry rice, which today is known as kare raisu and is considered a traditional Japanese dish.
3. Portugal
With the arrival of the Portuguese missionaries in Japan, they tried to impose Christianity as a religion. Of course, they do not succeed with this endeavor, but they also bring with them many interesting fish recipes, including the famous tempura - the culinary pride of Japan.
4. United Kingdom of Great Britain
The dish nikuyaga, prepared from stewed meat with potatoes, originates from the English.
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