🇯🇵 Washoku 和食 Lovers 🇯🇵
What is Washoku?
"Washoku" 和食 is known as Japanese
cuisine. The kanji characters forming the word is comprised of two
components "和 (wa) and 食 (shoku)". "和 (wa)" means Japanese, or
harmony, and "食 (shoku)", means food, or to eat.
The word "Washoku" not only signifies Japanese food but symbolizes the harmonious nature of Japanese cuisine. The harmony of fresh ingredients, combined with a few simple staple seasonings, make up the majority of Japanese dishes. In 2013, Washoku was registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultual Heritage.
The word "Washoku" not only signifies Japanese food but symbolizes the harmonious nature of Japanese cuisine. The harmony of fresh ingredients, combined with a few simple staple seasonings, make up the majority of Japanese dishes. In 2013, Washoku was registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultual Heritage.
What makes Washoku so special?
- Respect for Nature
- Beautiful Presentation
- Rich in Nutrients
Using various natural, locally sourced ingredients such as rice, fish, vegetables and edible wild plants
Decorating dishes with elements like seasonal ingredients, flowers and leaves, which makes visually pleasing display
Ichi ju san sai (一汁三菜) is the most standard style of Washoku, which consist of one main protein-based dish; two vegetable-based side dishes; as well as rice and miso soup. This combination of dishes allows people to consume a variety of vegetables, proteins, and carbohydrates
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