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Three umeboshi salted Japanese plums (available at Asian food stores; for smaller umeboshi, use one for each rice ball) Two sheets of dried nori seaweed Directions
Onigiri (お握り or 御握り), also known as omusubi (お結び) or nigirimeshi (握り飯), is a Japanese rice ball made from white rice. It is usually formed into triangular or cylindrical shapes, and wrapped in nori (seaweed).
There are two distinct types of Japanese vinegar: one is made from fermented rice and the other, known as awasezu or seasoned rice vinegar is made by adding sake, salt and sugar. Seasoned rice vinegar is used in sushi and in salad dressing varieties popular in the west, such as ginger or sesame dressing. Rice vinegar can be mixed with salt and ...
Amanattō: traditional confectionery made of adzuki or other beans, covered with refined sugar after simmering with sugar syrup and drying. Dango: a Japanese dumpling and sweet made from mochiko (rice flour),[1] [citation not found] related to mochi. Hanabiramochi: a Japanese sweet (wagashi), usually eaten at the beginning of the year.
The word “onigiri” became part of the Oxford English Dictionary this year, proof that the humble sticky-rice ball and mainstay of Japanese food has entered the global lexicon. The rice balls ...
Ginger dressing (also called sesame ginger dressing or sesame dressing) is an American salad dressing made with East Asian ingredients and intended to evoke East Asian cuisine. It is made with seasoned rice vinegar , minced garlic , minced onion , ginger , vegetable oil , scallions , sesame seeds , soy sauce , peppers , honey or corn syrup ...
Gari (ガリ) is a type of tsukemono (Japanese pickled vegetables). It is made from sweet, thinly sliced ginger that has been marinated in a solution of sugar and vinegar. Younger ginger is generally preferred for gari [1] [2] because of its tender flesh and natural sweetness. Gari is often served and eaten after sushi, and is sometimes called ...
In contemporary Japanese households, the ichijū-sansai meal often features a combination of rice, soup, one main dish, and two side dishes, reflecting both nutritional needs and aesthetic presentation. [4] The arrangement of the dishes also plays a crucial role, with optimal proportions favoring a pleasing visual balance.