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Japanese Traditional Summer Foods

Summer in Japan is a time of celebration and of unique and traditional foods that have been enjoyed for centuries. These dishes offer a unique taste of summer, as they are often both refreshing and full of flavor. From chilled noodles to grilled eel, Japanese traditional summer foods are sure to tantalize the taste buds. Whether you are looking to cool down on a hot summer day or to delight your palate with the unique flavors of Japan, these traditional dishes have something for everyone. So come and explore the wonderful world of Japanese traditional summer foods!

Popular Japanese Summer Dishes - Cold Soba Noodles, Eel, and Grilled Seafood

One of the most popular dishes for a hot summer day is cold soba noodles. These buckwheat noodles are served chilled and topped with a variety of sauces and condiments, such as wasabi, seaweed, scallions, and pickles. The flavor combinations make the dish both savory and refreshing at the same time. Another traditional summer dish is eel. Grilled over a charcoal fire, this fish is full of flavor and perfect for cooling down on a hot day. And lastly, grilled seafood is also popular in Japan during the summer months. From squid to salmon to mackerel, these dishes bring out the best flavors of the season!

Japanese Summer Festival Foods - Festival-Specific Dishes

During the summer, Japan celebrates a variety of festivals known as matsuri. Many of these festivals feature unique and traditional Japanese foods. For example, during Nagasaki’s Kunchi festival, the local delicacy is sata andagi, which are small fried doughnuts made with sugar and sweet potato. There is also the famous eel dish called unagi, which is often grilled on a skewer and served with rice, soy sauce, and wasabi. And of course there are many other dishes such as takoyaki (octopus balls) and yakisoba (stir-fried noodles). All these dishes are incredibly popular at festivals in Japan - so if you ever have the chance to attend one of them, don’t miss out on trying these delicious traditional summer foods!

Japanese Ideas for Summer
Fried Chicken

Fried Chicken takes roughly 5 hours and 40 minutes from beginning to end. For $2.96 per serving, this recipe covers 45% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 6. One portion of this dish contains roughly 71g of protein, 71g of fat, and a total of 1247 calories. It is a reasonably priced recipe for fans of Southern food. This recipe from Foodnetwork requires chile de arbol powder, buttermilk, onion powder, and peanut oil. 38 people were impressed by this recipe. A couple people really liked this main course. Overall, this recipe earns an awesome spoonacular score of 93%. Similar recipes are Jamaican Jerk Chicken, Fried Plantain and Coconut Macadamia Fried Quinoa, Cook the Book: Chicken Kara-age, AKA Japanese Fried Chicken, and Cook the Book: Chicken Kara-age, AKA Japanese Fried Chicken.

Crispy Warm Sesame Mochi with XO Caramel

You can never have too many dessert recipes, so give Crispy Warm Sesame Mochi with XO Caramel a try. Watching your figure? This gluten free recipe has 1061 calories, 10g of protein, and 52g of fat per serving. For $2.26 per serving, this recipe covers 14% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 8. 1 person has made this recipe and would make it again. Head to the store and pick up glutinous rice flour, salt, water, and a few other things to make it today. It is brought to you by Foodnetwork. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. Only a few people really liked this Japanese dish. With a spoonacular score of 40%, this dish is not so super. Try Mochi Donut (Crispy & Chewy Pon de Ring Donuts), Warm Sesame Slaw Salad, and Warm Eggplant Salad With Sesame and Shallots for similar recipes.

Seared Tuna with Mango Salsa

Seared Tuna with Mango Salsan is a Mexican main course. This recipe makes 2 servings with 582 calories, 43g of protein, and 23g of fat each. For $7.94 per serving, this recipe covers 43% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up onion, mangos, brown sugar, and a few other things to make it today. 1 person found this recipe to be tasty and satisfying. It is brought to you by Foodnetwork. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 1 hour. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and pescatarian diet. With a spoonacular score of 87%, this dish is awesome. Similar recipes include Seared Tuna With Japanese Salsa, Seared Tuna with Japanese Salsa, and Seared Tuna With Tropical Salsa.

Gourmet Potatoes au Gratin

Gourmet Potatoes au Gratin requires roughly 2 hours and 5 minutes from start to finish. This recipe serves 12 and costs 79 cents per serving. One portion of this dish contains around 7g of protein, 6g of fat, and a total of 191 calories. This recipe is liked by 1 foodies and cooks. Head to the store and pick up water, oregano, salt, and a few other things to make it today. It is brought to you by Taste of Home. It works well as a side dish. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 41%, which is solid. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: Gourmet Au Gratin Potatoes, Gourmet Cheese Potatoes, and Gourmet's Roasted Japanese Sweet Potatoes with Scallion Butter.

Seared Tilapia with Asparagus and Spicy Mint Gremolata

Seared Tilapia with Asparagus and Spicy Mint Gremolata might be just the main course you are searching for. Watching your figure? This gluten free, dairy free, paleolithic, and primal recipe has 162 calories, 22g of protein, and 5g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 4. For $3.69 per serving, this recipe covers 25% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe from Foodnetwork has 9 fans. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 35 minutes. Head to the store and pick up pepper flakes, extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper, and a few other things to make it today. With a spoonacular score of 97%, this dish is tremendous. Spicy Lamb Stew with Date, Mint and Parsley Gremolata, Tilapian and asparagus with spicy Japanese mayo, and Tilapia Gremolata with Vegetable Ribbons are very similar to this recipe.

Green Bean and Asparagus Tempura

Green Bean and Asparagus Tempura might be just the Japanese recipe you are searching for. This recipe makes 4 servings with 230 calories, 8g of protein, and 7g of fat each. For 85 cents per serving, this recipe covers 12% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan diet. This recipe from Foodnetwork requires vegetable oil, peanut oil, baking soda, and green beans. 13 people found this recipe to be tasty and satisfying. It works best as a hor d'oeuvre, and is done in roughly 13 minutes. With a spoonacular score of 65%, this dish is solid. Users who liked this recipe also liked Green Bean and Shiitake Tempura with Ponzu Mayonnaise, Dinner Tonight: Fava Bean, Asparagus, and Green Bean Salad, and Dinner Tonight: Fava Bean, Asparagus, and Green Bean Salad.

Burgundy Salad Dressing

You can never have too many hor d'oeuvre recipes, so give Burgundy Salad Dressing a try. This gluten free, dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan recipe serves 9 and costs 13 cents per serving. One serving contains 77 calories, 0g of protein, and 0g of fat. Only a few people made this recipe, and 1 would say it hit the spot. A mixture of cinnamon sticks, grape juice, red wine vinegar, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. It is brought to you by Taste of Home. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 20 minutes. Overall, this recipe earns an improvable spoonacular score of 9%. Try Wafu Dressing (Japanese Salad Dressing), Beef Burgundy, and Beef Burgundy for similar recipes.

Japanese Shrimp Sauce II

Japanese Shrimp Sauce II requires around 15 minutes from start to finish. Watching your figure? This gluten free, dairy free, and lacto ovo vegetarian recipe has 319 calories, 1g of protein, and 34g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 10 and costs 27 cents per serving. 30 people were impressed by this recipe. A mixture of salt, water, paprika, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. It works well as a Japanese hor d'oeuvre. It is brought to you by Allrecipes. All things considered, we decided this recipe deserves a spoonacular score of 23%. This score is rather bad. Similar recipes include Japanese Shrimp Sauce II, Shrimp & Avocado Salad with Japanese Yum Yum Sauce, and Japanese Noodles with Shrimp.

Fried Chicken

You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Fried Chicken a try. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 503 calories, 41g of protein, and 31g of fat. For $1.74 per serving, this recipe covers 22% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe is typical of Southern cuisine. 351 person found this recipe to be delicious and satisfying. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 40 minutes. A mixture of garlic powder, vegetable shortening, flour, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. It is brought to you by Foodnetwork. With a spoonacular score of 73%, this dish is solid. Users who liked this recipe also liked Jamaican Jerk Chicken, Fried Plantain and Coconut Macadamia Fried Quinoa, Cook the Book: Chicken Kara-age, AKA Japanese Fried Chicken, and Cook the Book: Chicken Kara-age, AKA Japanese Fried Chicken.

Teriyaki Salmon

The recipe Teriyaki Salmon can be made in roughly 1 hour and 25 minutes. For $4.5 per serving, this recipe covers 27% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Watching your figure? This gluten free, dairy free, and pescatarian recipe has 413 calories, 36g of protein, and 26g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 4. Plenty of people really liked this Japanese dish. 173 people have tried and liked this recipe. A mixture of soy sauce, garlic powder, ground mustard, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. It works well as a rather pricey main course. It is brought to you by Allrecipes. Overall, this recipe earns an outstanding spoonacular score of 97%. Similar recipes are Teriyaki Salmon, Teriyaki Salmon, and Teriyaki Salmon.

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