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Japanese Traditional Winter Foods

Japanese cuisine is known for its emphasis on fresh ingredients, simple preparation, and delicate flavors. Japanese dishes are typically made with a variety of fresh seafood, vegetables, and rice. The Japanese cuisine also features a wide variety of sushi, sashimi, and ramen which are considered some of the best in the world. Additionally, Japanese desserts such as Mochi and Matcha ice cream are considered some of the best in the world. However, as with any cuisine, whether someone finds Japanese food good or not is a matter of personal preference. Some people might find it too fishy or too delicate for their taste, while others might find it delicious and healthy.

What are Traditional Japanese Winter Foods?

Japanese cuisine is known for its emphasis on fresh ingredients, simple preparation, and delicate flavors. Here are a few examples of traditional Japanese winter foods:

  1. Oden: a one-pot dish made with fishcakes, hard-boiled eggs, daikon radish and konjac, it's often simmered in a dashi broth.

  2. Nabe: a type of hot pot dish that is typically made with a variety of seafood, meat, and vegetables. It's a comforting and delicious dish that is perfect for cold winter evenings.

  3. Ramen: a traditional Japanese dish made with Chinese-style wheat noodles in a meat or fish-based broth and often served with various toppings such as sliced pork, dried seaweed, green onions, and eggs.

  4. Mochi: a traditional Japanese sticky rice cake, it's often filled with sweet bean paste and can be grilled, fried or served in a sweet soup.

  5. Kagami mochi: a traditional decoration for the new year, it's a round mochi cake that is topped with a smaller mochi cake, symbolizing the mirror and the reflection.

  6. Zoni: a traditional Japanese New Year's soup, it's made with mochi rice cake and a variety of vegetables and seafood and is eaten as the first meal of the new year.

  7. Fugu: a delicacy made from pufferfish, it's considered

Japanese Ideas for Winter
Seaside Gelatin Salad

Seaside Gelatin Salad takes around 15 minutes from beginning to end. This recipe makes 15 servings with 205 calories, 2g of protein, and 9g of fat each. For 76 cents per serving, this recipe covers 3% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. 6 people found this recipe to be scrumptious and satisfying. Not a lot of people really liked this hor d'oeuvre. This recipe from Taste of Home requires sugar, butter, candies, and graham cracker crumbs. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 0%, which is improvable. Dragon Salad - Couscous Summer Salad, Seared Ahi Tuna Salad, and Japanese Salad Dressing are very similar to this recipe.

Hearty Shiitake Mushroom and Miso Soup

If you want to add more gluten free, dairy free, and pescatarian recipes to your recipe box, Hearty Shiitake Mushroom and Miso Soup might be a recipe you should try. This recipe serves 8. One portion of this dish contains roughly 11g of protein, 6g of fat, and a total of 156 calories. For $3.87 per serving, this recipe covers 12% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It works best as a hor d'oeuvre, and is done in about 55 minutes. It is a rather expensive recipe for fans of Japanese food. 1 person found this recipe to be tasty and satisfying. It is brought to you by Foodnetwork. A mixture of miso, scallions, shiitake mushrooms, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Winter. With a spoonacular score of 68%, this dish is pretty good. Similar recipes include Hearty Beef and Mushroom Soup, Warm Quinoa Spinach and Shiitake Salad, and Hearty Leek and Yukon Gold Potato Soup.

Teriyaki Zucchini and Onion

Teriyaki Zucchini and Onion might be just the side dish you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains roughly 3g of protein, 6g of fat, and a total of 93 calories. This gluten free recipe serves 4 and costs 54 cents per serving. 1 person were glad they tried this recipe. This recipe is typical of Japanese cuisine. This recipe from Taste of Home requires butter, onion, teriyaki sauce, and sesame seeds. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 15 minutes. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 0%, which is very bad (but still fixable). Try Baked Teriyaki Chicken Drumsticks, Beef Teriyaki Stir Fry, and Chicken Teriyaki with Soba Noodles for similar recipes.

Walking Salad

Walking Salad is a gluten free, dairy free, and lacto ovo vegetarian hor d'oeuvre. One portion of this dish contains about 8g of protein, 17g of fat, and a total of 351 calories. This recipe serves 1 and costs 90 cents per serving. 1 person has tried and liked this recipe. A mixture of apple, raisins, peanut butter, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. It is brought to you by Taste of Home. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 5 minutes. All things considered, we decided this recipe deserves a spoonacular score of 56%. This score is good. If you like this recipe, you might also like recipes such as Dragon Salad - Couscous Summer Salad, Seared Ahi Tuna Salad, and Japanese Salad Dressing.

Kids' Sushi

Kids' Sushi might be a good recipe to expand your hor d'oeuvre recipe box. This recipe serves 40 and costs $1.07 per serving. One serving contains 100 calories, 1g of protein, and 1g of fat. It is a rather cheap recipe for fans of Japanese food. 1 person were glad they tried this recipe. It is brought to you by Taste of Home. If you have multi-colored licorice, marshmallows, fruit roll-ups, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 1 hour. Overall, this recipe earns a very bad (but still fixable) spoonacular score of 0%. Japanese Sushi, and Bunny Eggs Kids Breakfast are very similar to this recipe.

Easy Japanese-Style Vegan Collard Greens

If you want to add more Southern recipes to your collection, Easy Japanese-Style Vegan Collard Greens might be a recipe you should try. This side dish has 94 calories, 1g of protein, and 9g of fat per serving. For 54 cents per serving, this recipe covers 9% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 6. 6 people have tried and liked this recipe. Head to the store and pick up collard greens, mirin, asian sesame oil, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 15 minutes. It is brought to you by Allrecipes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan diet. With a spoonacular score of 93%, this dish is spectacular. Similar recipes include Collard Greens With Bacon, Gluten Free & Flour-Less Bread with Collard Greens, and Collard greens with white beans and sausage.

Easy Japanese-Style Vegan Collard Greens

Easy Japanese-Style Vegan Collard Greens is a Southern recipe that serves 6. This side dish has 57 calories, 1g of protein, and 5g of fat per serving. For 26 cents per serving, this recipe covers 8% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is brought to you by Allrecipes. 6 people have made this recipe and would make it again. Head to the store and pick up asian sesame oil, garlic, mirin, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 15 minutes. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 94%, which is great. Similar recipes include Collard Greens With Bacon, Gluten Free & Flour-Less Bread with Collard Greens, and Collard greens with white beans and sausage.

Baked Vegetable Beef Stew

Baked Vegetable Beef Stew might be just the main course you are searching for. One serving contains 323 calories, 29g of protein, and 4g of fat. For $1.56 per serving, this recipe covers 30% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 6. 1 person has made this recipe and would make it again. Head to the store and pick up salt, onion, basil, and a few other things to make it today. It is perfect for Winter. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 1 hour and 55 minutes. It is brought to you by Taste of Home. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free diet. Overall, this recipe earns an awesome spoonacular score of 86%. Users who liked this recipe also liked Japanese Vegetable Stew, Farm Fresh Vegetable Stew, and Red Curry Stew & Vegetable Noodles.

Sausage Stew

Sausage Stew is a gluten free and dairy free main course. One serving contains 415 calories, 20g of protein, and 21g of fat. This recipe serves 6 and costs $1.35 per serving. Winter will be even more special with this recipe. This recipe is liked by 1 foodies and cooks. A mixture of potatoes, tomato, condensed pea, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 40 minutes. It is brought to you by Taste of Home. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 65%, which is good. Similar recipes are Moroccan kofte and sausage stew, Japanese Vegetable Stew, and Cabbage Stew.

So-Sweet Squash Pickles

The recipe So-Sweet Squash Pickles can be made in roughly 30 minutes. One portion of this dish contains approximately 1g of protein, 0g of fat, and a total of 121 calories. This recipe serves 8 and costs 48 cents per serving. 1 person has tried and liked this recipe. It works well as a very affordable side dish. A mixture of onion, salt, mustard seed, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. It is brought to you by Taste of Home. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan diet. With a spoonacular score of 32%, this dish is not so super. Users who liked this recipe also liked Ginger Pickles, Japanese Pickles, and Refrigerator Carrot and Cucumber Pickles.

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