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Christmas is as colorful as the Japanese culture, and what more unique and better way to celebrate the holidays this year than by serving Japanese rice meals on the table? That gleaming lidded lacquer bowl, when opened, gives off the sweet fresh fragrance of rice and signals the beginning of a sumptuous meal. For those who want to experience Christmas the Japanese way, here are some savory rice meals to try:
Sushi
This refers to any dish containing sushi rice and cooked white rice seasoned with rice vinegar. It comes in various forms: nigiri, gunkan, norimaki, and many more.
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Donburi
It’s a bowl of plain-cooked rice topped with any kind of food. Donburi is common in the menus of specialty restaurants and has varieties such as the following:
• Gyudon
• Katsudon or tonkatsu
• Tendon or tempura
• Oyakodon
• Tekkadon or maguro
• Kaisendon
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Chazuke (Ochazuke)
This a simple comfort food containing hot water, tea, and fish stock poured over fresh or left-over rice. Ochazuke is commonly garnished with umeboshi, grilled salmon, or pickles on top. This is a perfect Christmas after-drink dish.
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A Japanese rice dish is considered a complete meal in itself with all its garnishes and toppings. With endless possibilities in creating rice dishes, this year’s Christmas will be memorable.
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