Temaki

Ice cream cone shaped handed rolled sushi. Ingredients are wrapped in nori and should be consumed soon after preparation before the nori absorbs water and becomes soggy.

Umeboshi

Umeboshi are pickled Japanese apricot known for their extremely sour taste. They are usually eaten with rice and a single umeboshi is often placed in the center of an obento (Japanese lunch box). Umeboshi are also a common flavor of onigiri (rice ball).

Kumamoto-ramen

Zōsui

Japanese rice portage made by putting cooked rice in a soup. Often prepared after nabe to use up the soup. 

Koyadofu

Koyadofu is a spongy version of Tofu that is bought dried in packets and re-hydrated. 

Dango

Dango are Japanese dumplings made of Mochiko that are grilled and served on a stick with a salty/sweet sauce.

Sekihan

Sekihan – red azuki bean rice. It is a very sticky rice with is made from azuki beans. This is very traditional rice which is red in color – as a symbol of celebration and happy occasions.

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