Japan: Japanese Cuisine!

Tempura

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Tempura is essentially food such as fish and vegetables that are deep fried in a combination of egg, water, wheat flour and vegetable oil.

Sushi

Sushi can come in a variety of forms such as a roll, in a rice ball with a piece of seafood places on top of it, or in a triangle shape called onigiri. It is most popularly served with pickled radish, omelette and cucumber.  

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Shabu Shabu

Similar to hotpot, it involves submerging thin slices of meat into a pot of boiling water and then dipped into sauces before eating. 

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Soba/Udon

These are noodle dishes. Made from buckwheat flour, soba is served in either a warm broth or with a sauce to be dipped in. 

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Tonkatsu

Tonkatsu is a very popular meat dish is Japan. It is essentially a pork cutlet that is deep fried in breadcrumbs. The two main styles of Tonkatsu are fillet or loin. It is popularly served with shredded on the side!

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