Japan is a archipelago in the Pacific Ocean occupying more than 6,800 islands. The main islands; Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu make up 97% of the land. About 3/4 of the land is made up of mountains and forests.
Japanese food pyramid- Rice is a staple to Japanese cuisine and it is common to have at least one serving with every meal. Cabbage, scallions, horseradish, and carrots are some of the vegetables typically seen in Japanese dishes. Seafood, pork, eggs, and chicken are the most popular meats in Japan and beef is considered a luxury meat due to the lack of cows on the Islands.
Yakisoba Chicken
INGREDIENTS:
-1/2 tsp sesame oil -1 TBS canola oil -1 TBS chili paste -2 cloves chopped garlic -1/4 cup soy sauce -1 chopped onion -1/2 chopped cabbage -2 chopped carrots -8 oz soba noodles cooked and drained -1 chicken breast |
DIRECTIONS:
1. combine oils and chili paste in a large skillet stir fry 30 seconds 2. add garlic and stir fry another 30 seconds 3. add cooked chicken and half the soy sauce 4. remove and set aside 5. In the now empty pan, combine carrots, cabbage, and onion 6. Stir fry until cabbage begins to wilt (about 2-3 minutes) 7. Stir in remaining soy sauce and cooked noodles 8. add chicken mix to blend 9. serve and enjoy |
Chicken Yakisoba review:
I went to a Japanese street cart on March 11th, 2020 during my last night in Japan. The streets were busy with people, but everyone was very polite. When I eventually got up to the food cart, the man used his best English to talk to me and I used my broken Japanese that I learned right before my trip. Since I was last in line he even let me put on an apron and help him make the Yakisoba!
I love rice cakes so I knew that I would like the soba noodles, which have a rice base. The chicken was nice and had a nice coating after being sautéd in the oils and chili paste. I am not a fan of cabbage, but after having it mixed with the other vegetables and the chicken, the flavor just took over. Overall, fresh food being made in front of you is one of my favorite things, especially when the food is good too!
I went to a Japanese street cart on March 11th, 2020 during my last night in Japan. The streets were busy with people, but everyone was very polite. When I eventually got up to the food cart, the man used his best English to talk to me and I used my broken Japanese that I learned right before my trip. Since I was last in line he even let me put on an apron and help him make the Yakisoba!
I love rice cakes so I knew that I would like the soba noodles, which have a rice base. The chicken was nice and had a nice coating after being sautéd in the oils and chili paste. I am not a fan of cabbage, but after having it mixed with the other vegetables and the chicken, the flavor just took over. Overall, fresh food being made in front of you is one of my favorite things, especially when the food is good too!