| In general, the Japanese people are very | | | | Have you ever had miso soup at your favorite |
| healthy and live longer than any other | | | | sushi restaurant? Miso soup is made from |
| culture in the world. Why is this? Many | | | | several ingredients, one of which is miso |
| people attribute it to the way they eat. But | | | | paste, made from fermented soybeans. Miso |
| if you think that all Japanese people eat is | | | | comes as either red or yellow, both having |
| sushi you couldn't be more wrong. Japanese | | | | distinct and rich flavors. Not just for |
| home cooking is simple, healthy, and | | | | soup, you can add miso to just about anything |
| delicious. While some of the ingredients may | | | | from a veggie stir fry to a marinade for |
| seem exotic and intimidating, rest assured | | | | beef. And miso isn't just for Japanese |
| that anyone can cook wonderful delicious | | | | cooking either. Once you experience the |
| Japanese meals with ease. | | | | delightful flavors of miso you'll be adding |
| | | | it to all your meals! |
| Sushi is the most popular type of Japanese | | | | |
| food, enjoyed throughout the world. You may | | | | If you dislike fish, you probably think |
| notice that sushi is quite filling, and you | | | | Japanese cooking isn't for you. While fish |
| typically eat much less than you would a more | | | | is definitely a huge part of the Japanese |
| Western style meal, such as a hamburger. | | | | diet, it doesn't mean that's all they eat. |
| What is it about sushi that makes it so | | | | Chicken, beef, and pork are all popular |
| filling and satisfying? The answer could be | | | | choices, as well as tofu and eggs. Simmering |
| rice. | | | | meats in sauces such as teriyaki, in a wok or |
| | | | deep skillet is a favorite. You can serve |
| Rice is definitely a staple of any Japanese | | | | these dishes over rice or noodles such as |
| meal. Whether it is served as a side dish or | | | | soba. This is a tasty and healthy |
| along with a saucier entrée, you're going | | | | alternative to fried foods that many of us |
| to need plenty of rice on hand. While white | | | | eat so often. |
| long grain rice is most popular, you can | | | | |
| always opt for more healthy brown rice. | | | | If you're interested in Japanese home cooking |
| Either way, you may also want to consider | | | | there are plenty of great recipes on the |
| purchasing a rice cooker. Rice cookers can | | | | Internet that can help guide you through the |
| cost anywhere from $30 to hundreds of | | | | different types of ingredients and cooking |
| dollars, depending on the make and quality. | | | | methods. If you're looking for a healthy and |
| If you plan on eating plenty of rice this is | | | | flavorful change to your diet, consider |
| worth the investment. You're pretty much | | | | trying a few Japanese meals. Before you know |
| guaranteed perfect rice every time. | | | | it you'll be enjoying a variety of delicious |
| | | | foods that nurture the body and the soul. |