DAIGAKU IMO RECIPE (CANDIED SWEET POTATO)
Autumn is here officially in Japan and each day, the temperature goes down especially in the morning with the cool crisp air and clear Autumn skies. And while waiting for the leaves to turn into shades of orange and red, homes and shops slowly changed their menu. Excited for this beautiful season, not only about cooler temperatures but the food is absolutely delicious and a must-try. There's a lot of autumn fruits that are growing like apples and Asian pears (nashi). Around this season, not just seasonal fruits are consumed but sweet potatoes also are being harvested and cooked, making it a delicious autumn snack. HEALTH BENEFITS AND PREPARATION Roasted sweet potatoes,yakiimo. Japanese sweet potatoes smell good when grilled and…
TOP RESTAURANT CHAINS IN JAPAN OFFERING JAPANESE FOOD
Planning to visit Japan in the future when travel restrictions ease up? Definitely, you’ll never get hungry visiting this country known for great food and hospitality. While traveling, you may have a hard time deciding which food to eat and which restaurants to visit. No worries because below are restaurant chains that offer quick and delicious authentic Japanese food that are convenient and budget-friendly making it an unforgettable food travel experience. CONVEYOR BELT SUSHI Pepper at the entrance door. Photo by Owen Beard on Unsplash HAMASUSHI With about 486 locations, Hamazushi has the top number of restaurants in the country. There are several types of sushi on the menu and many variations come with the addition of mayonnaise, sauces, and wasabi. Most of…
JAPANESE CURRY RICE
Did you know that curry is not just popular in India and other South Asian countries? It is also popular in Japan. It is fast and cheap and mostly enjoyed by most people young and old. You can find this delicious staple in supermarket bento corners, convenience stores, curry shops, road stations (michi no eki), and family restaurants. It is also popular as a home-cooked meal. DIFFERENT THAN INDIAN CURRY In fact, the Japanese version is sweeter and the consistency of the sauce is thicker compared to its Indian counterpart. The base of most home-cooked curry is a roux and not curry powder which can be purchased at supermarkets. This recipe version from the book of Sarah Marx Feldner "A…
BENEFITS OF COOKING AT HOME
Modern times have changed and the way we live in the present times gives us a very hectic day-to-day schedule. It leaves little time for household chores and preparing food at home. The global food industry is a multi-dollar business with lots of services to choose from, from dining to take-out, drive-thru, and food deliveries in an instant. Surely these methods are very quick and convenient because you don't have the burden to cook food and clean the kitchen for a longer period of time. Photo by Jimmy Dean on Unsplash But did you know that cooking at home has a lot of benefits than you think? Economically, yes it saves you money but on the healthy side, it will prevent you…
PREVENT COMMON DISEASES WITH AN EASY-TO-MAKE CUSTOMIZED VEGETABLE SOUP
With autumn and cold season is nearly approaching, our body is adjusting from the hot climate to cooler temperatures in the morning. This may sound exciting to some people like me who loves the cooler autumn season and its beauty, some people and children experience common colds, cough, and headaches because of this seasonal transition. How can we keep ourselves healthy and be free from diseases that keep us miserable? One of the best ways to do this is to eat homemade foods made of organic vegetables. BASIC VEGETABLE SOUP What is customized vegetable soup? It is prepared by boiling basic colorful vegetables such as red, orange, yellow, green, purple, black, and white. Phytochemicals from these vegetables are dissolved in…
