Rice is for the Japanese what bread is for Europeans. So no wonder that rice is used in the Country of Cherry Blossoms even to prepare sandwiches. Onigiri are stuffed rice balls which Japanese mums prepare for their children to school and which trekkers take with them as a practical nutritious snack.

How to prepare dumplings without rolling out the dough into a huge patch? Although no Polish cook can imagine making dumplings otherwise, the Japanese have their own recipe. Check how the Japanese gyoza differ from Polish dumplings and learn how to prepare them in 5 simple steps.

People around the world have fallen in love with Japanese cuisine. Sushi, ramen and udon, and many other Japanese specialities have become regular menu items in European restaurants. There are many enthusiasts of Japanese culture and cuisine in our country as well. When it comes to the consumption technique, however, many of us have no idea how Japanese dishes show be eaten.

Each of us can briefly move in an oriental space to distant countries. Even with original dishes, the taste of which brings us the tradition and climate of the place. Japan admirers can enjoy the cuisine during the consumption of classic dishes, such as Ramen soup with noodles. This soup has gained popularity around the world, spreading affection for Japan. Delicious Ramen can now be eaten by anyone, cooking it in the comfort of own home.

Japanese cuisine offers many distinct, delicious dishes, which set it apart from traditional European cuisine. Sushi, pasta and seafood are just some of the dishes, which enjoy great popularity worldwide. Tempura is yet another tremendously popular dish. How to make it at home?

The greenish paste, which all Japanese sushi lover will certainly recognise, is the extremely hot wasabi horseradish that has been known for centuries. Being one of the most expensive and hottest condiments in the world, it not only features exceptional flavour but also offers plentiful of health benefits. Discover what is hidden in green, Japanese rhizome and find out how it is used – not only in the culinary art.

Even though we associate Japanese cuisine mostly with various types of sushi, Asian noodles are an equally important element of Japanese menu. Udon, either served in soups or accompanied by aromatic sauces and vegetables, is a good example.

Sushi is one of the most characteristics and popular dishes of Japanese cuisine. Made of raw fish, vegetables, alga sheets and a specific type of rice, it has won the hearts of food lovers all over the world. What are the characteristics of sushi rice and how does it differ from classic rice?