Nanbanzuke is marinated fried fish in vinegar sauce with vegetables. It is a deep-fried dish, but, because of the vinegar in the sauce, this has a rather refreshing flavor. Nanbanzuke is more home-cooking than restaurant food, so it may not be found at Japanese restaurants in the US very often.
Grilled fish in foil is a very common home-cooking technique in Japan. It is a very quick and easy everyday dinner, but also a…
Okonomiyaki is a cabbage pancake covered with savory Okonomiyaki sauce. Okonomiyaki sauce is a Worcester-based sauce with some sweetener, similar to Tonkatsu Sauce, and…
Buri Teriyaki is Yellowtail fish cooked and coated with Teriyaki Sauce. Although a lot of people may think of Teriyaki mainly with chicken, fish…
Shiozake (shio=salt, sake/zake=salmon) is grilled, salted salmon that is a very common dish for anytime of the day in Japan. It is often eaten…
Tempura is battered and deep-fried seafood and vegetables. It is one of the most famous Japanese foods outside Japan, maybe after Sushi. Regular Tempura uses…
Buri Daikon is cooked yellowtail and Daikon radish in a seasoned broth. This dish is a winter taste in Japan since both main ingredients, yellowtail and…
Shrimp Umani is cooked shrimp, with heads still on, in strongly seasoned broth. It is a part of Osechi Ryori, the traditional Japanese New…
Tako Sunomono (Octopus Salad) is yet another variation of Sunomono, sliced vegetables soaked in sweet vinegar sauce. While the Sunomono can be as simple…