Traditional Japanese Snack
Many Americans are fascinated by Japanese culture. We’ve found a lot to love about the Japanese culture, especially when it comes to the food. If you want a Japanese flair for your party or you just want a nice Japanese snack for yourself, here are some ideas.
Yakitori – A kabob that is quite popular as a snack, party food, or casual dinner item. (Goes well with Japanese beer and Saki.)
Begin by soaking your wooden skewers in water to prevent them from burning.
What you need: – 3 chicken breasts cut up into small chunks – 1 tablespoon of sugar – 2 tablespoons of sake – 3 tablespoons of mirin – 3 tablespoons of soy sauce
You’ll now slide the pieces of chicken on the skewer, then mix together all the other ingredients in a bowl. Using a sauce as a baste, grill the chicken on the skewer.
Edamame – It’s finally gotten easier to find edamame in the grocery stores now that Americans have taken a shine to this popular Japanese snack food.
Serve it like we would pretzels (with beer during the game) or keep it in baggies like trail mix as a snack on the go. What a great way to get the kids to eat veggies! (Be wary of folks who are allergic to soy, though!)
To prepare your edamame, wash it thoroughly. Then, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add one tablespoon of salt to the water, then add the edamame. Boil for three to four minutes. Drain, then add a little more salt. Let it cool, then store it in an airtight container.
Sunonomo (cucumber and Daikon salad) – This dish is excellent either as a fresh snack in the afternoon or as a side dish for any meal.
What you need: – 1 daikan radish – 1 cucumber – 5 tbsp rice vinegar – 2 tbsp sugar – 1 tsp salt
Peel the radish first before cutting it into thin slices. Cut the cucumber just as thinly.
Salt both vegetables and allow the salt to soak in for about ten minutes. Wash them off and drain well. Mix the vinegar and sugar and pour over the veggies. Let sit for at least fifteen minutes before serving.
You shouldn’t have too much trouble finding Japanese snack foods, because the last few years have seen an expansion in Asian sections in grocery stores. Not to mention there are more Asian specialty stores than there used to be.
