General Information
Mirin (sweet rice liquor)
What Is Shoyu? (Japanese-style soy sauce)
What's the Difference Between Tamari & Soy Sauce?
Tips on How to Eat Japanese Food
Appetizers
Gyoza (fried dumplings)
Milk Shokupan (Japanese Style White Sandwich Bread)
Noodle Dishes
Udon Noodle Soup
Yakisoba (fried noodles)
Hiyashi Chuka (Cold Ramen Salad)
Ramen Toppings
Marinated Soft Boiled Egg (Ajitsuke Tamago)
Meat Dishes
Asian Braised Short Ribs w/ Cranberry-Teriyaki Glaze (American-Japanese fusion dish)
Yakitori Negima (grilled chicken & green onion skewers)
Hibachi Chicken w/ green onions & mushrooms
Tonkatsu (breaded & deep-fried pork loin)
Nabe Dishes (Hot Pots)
Condiments & Sauces
*Teriyaki Marinade (good for grilling)
Teriyaki Sauce (use on grilled beef, chicken, fish)
Shichimi Togarashi (7 spice blend)
Dashi (basic stock)
Mentsuyu (Noodle Soup Base), also called Tsuyu
Salad Dressings
Sushi
Maki - Sushi Rolls
California Sushi Rolls - crab, avocado, cucumber
Philadelphia Rolls - salmon & cream cheese
Rainbow Roll - California roll w/ fish & avocado outer striping
Shrimp Sushi Rolls (or crab)
Ming Tsai Sushi - Crab Salad Roll & Tempura Shrimp Hand Rolls
Nigiri - Sushi Rice topped w/ fish or seafood
Rice Dishes
Japanese Fried Rice
*Shrimp Teriyaki Stir Fry (serve w/ rice)
Tsukemono (side dish pickles)
Desserts
Benihanna Banana Tempura w/ confectioners sugar & vanilla ice cream
