Watching a movie or a cartoon with different and delicious dishes is a guarantee of hunger and desire, and no matter how complex some recipes may seem, reproducing them can turn into a great adventure in the kitchen. Moreover, it is a good immersion into the universe portrayed on screens that sometimes seems so distant from reality, especially when the subject is anime.
That’s why we selected ten incredible and easy popular recipes from Japanese cuisine, a gastronomy present all over the planet, perfect to accompany your favorite production, whether to try making or ordering from the nearest delivery.
Cuisine is among the favorites of many people and has gained prominence in major productions
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Ramen
This delicious mix of soup with noodles is very frequent in animes like “Ponyo” and “Naruto,” but more than that, it has gained prominence worldwide and many restaurants already reproduce this Chinese recipe developed in Japan after World War II.
With dashi, a surprising and super tasty broth, the star of the dish, ramen can be found in a version with vegetables, pork or beef, and eggs. For those who enjoy it, it is the right choice during winter.
For those who wish to venture into preparation, the ingredients are simple: instant noodles, boiled eggs with a soft yolk, pork or beef to make a good broth, and seasonings like salt, soy sauce, and miso. It’s worth adding mushrooms, seaweed, bok choy, bean sprouts, green onions, and sesame.
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Breakfast from “Howl’s Moving Castle”
Super simple and tasty, this breakfast could only have been inspired by Hollywood movies. To reproduce it, you will need eggs, bacon, bread, and cheese; just fry everything in the same pan and enjoy.
If the mix is too much to eat right at dawn, it’s worth preparing the meal as a snack during lunch, and to drink, how about some iced green tea? The drink is widely consumed among the Japanese and goes well at any time of the day, in addition to making the whole mix a bit lighter.
Grilled Salmon with Bechamel Sauce
Anyone who has watched “Porco Rosso” has certainly drooled over the salmon with bechamel sauce, the classic white sauce. The recipe is simple; just season the fish to taste and let it brown in a pan.
Then, in the same pan, add flour and butter, gradually pour in milk, and stir until the broth thickens. It is also possible to add cream to make the mixture even tastier. To accompany, boiled potatoes can be a great choice, as well as a mix of vegetables.
Kasutera Cake
If you like the sponge cake found in various bakeries out there, you will surely delight in the kasutera cake, constantly present in “The Wind Rises.” It is a cake with a super soft and moist batter.
Created in Portugal, the recipe gained fame among the Japanese during the 16th century. The mixture, which includes honey, vanilla, and sugar, has a mild taste and is usually served at breakfast and tea time, accompanied by a delicious hot or iced tea.
It is a true success among young and old, pleasing all palates; it’s worth trying in a quieter moment among friends and family, especially with those who love sweeter recipes.
Melon-pan
How about adding a melon-pan to your breakfast or afternoon snack, in addition to the kasutera cake mentioned earlier? Despite the name, the bread only resembles a melon in appearance.
Basically, this famous recipe is a slightly sweet, round, fluffy bread with a crunchy outer layer made from a toasted cookie dough. In some places, it can be found with a chocolate or cream filling, which makes it even more special.
Inarizushi
If you are one of those people who loves Japanese culture but rushes past raw fish, this recipe might be your salvation. This is because it is extremely simple, with only two ingredients: vinegared rice and fried tofu.
To enhance it, you can add shiitake mushrooms, carrots, and sesame, as well as your preferred Japanese sauce, such as tare, thick and sweet, or soy sauce, saltier and liquid.
Tamagoyaki
This omelet, often accompanied by rice and white radish, is mouth-watering and perfect for those who want to vary the dish’s preparation. With different fillings and rolled in layers, tamagoyaki is very popular among the Japanese and consumed at breakfast.
However, to prepare it, they usually use a specific pan known as makiyakinabe, square and super non-stick, which allows for preparation without any type of fat. So, if you have one of those around, get ready to eat a delicious and healthy omelet with a large amount of eggs.
Onigiri
It’s no surprise that the Japanese are great lovers of rice, so much so that they even created a rice ball made with the cereal, which is nothing like ours, fried and super stuffed.
The onigiri is a super simple snack served with nori seaweed and sometimes with fish. To make it, just cook the specific sushi rice — it has a shorter grain, until it becomes a bit stickier, then when cold, shape it into a triangular form and wrap it with the seaweed, which helps hold the mixture. Easy and tasty.
Dango
If you have ever had the opportunity to visit a Japanese food fair or even the country, you have certainly come across this super popular sweet served on a stick.
And the success is such that there is even a song in the anime “Clannad: After Story.” It is a mochi dumpling, a glutinous rice ground into paste, with a sweet soy sauce coating. However, the recipes are numerous, and it can be found in different colors, flavors, and even aromas.
Sushi
Of course, the classic sushi could not be missing, present in all animes and in Japanese restaurants around the world, the combination of rice with salmon or tuna fish is highly appreciated and easy to find.
So now that you know various dishes from this incredible culture, pick your favorite and enjoy a fun anime with a delicious meal.
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