5 characteristics of Japanese food that you should know

Traditional Japanese cuisine or washoku ( wa = harmony, shoku = food) is one of the most popular in the world, to such an extent that it was declared by UNESCO in 2013 as World Heritage Site Restaurant. This is why at Groupon – Peixe Perú we wanted to pay tribute to it and highlight 5 aspects that make it one of the favorite foods of Peruvians:

Healthy: this type of food is rich in natural ingredients such as: vegetables, rice, seafood and fish. This makes it a very healthy and nutritionally balanced meal that also seeks to care for nature using seasonal ingredients.
Balanced: simplicity and balance are two characteristics very present in Japanese food. Fresh, quality ingredients and a pleasant visual aesthetic are always present in their dishes.
Dedication: behind each dish there is always a lot of dedication and patience when preparing it. This type of gastronomy is a faithful reflection of the country’s culture that allows us to understand them.
Presentation: The Japanese usually use plates with many mixed colors, shapes and patterns that represent the different seasons of the year. The tableware is part of the meal and complements its essence.
Order: in more formal meals, the Japanese usually use a rule of 5 colors (green, yellow, red, white and black), 5 flavors (sweet, salty, sour, sour and spicy) and 5 preparations (raw, cooked, steamed , grilled/grilled and fried).

Currently , sushi is one of the most popular Japanese foods outside of Japan. This combination of rice with fish or seafood and other ingredients wrapped in nori seaweed and accompanied by soy sauce, wasabi and marinated ginger is always a good idea to share with family and friends. Groupon – Peixe Perú recommends the best options to enjoy this type of food at an excellent price in Peru:

Sushi: restaurant specializing in Japanese food, sushi, rolls, sashimis, nigiris and makis, among others. Its cuisine is characterized by dishes low in cholesterol and calories, prepared steamed with vegetables and fish. In addition, its delivery service allows you to enjoy the flavors of the East without having to travel to Japan or to the same restaurant.
Dragon Rolls: Japanese fusion food restaurant with more than 40 flavors on the menu and an open bar of makis plus unlimited drink refills.
Suche Sushi Bar: this restaurant located in Lima, specializes in Japanese food.
Nori Sushi Bar: This Nikkei cuisine restaurant offers free maki bars, as well as appetizers, unlimited refills of drinks and desserts.
Santoku Sushi Bar: it is a fusion restaurant that combines flavors and culture.
El Puerto del Monge la Molina: To eat fish and seafood it is not necessary to go offshore, since El Puerto del Monge is a restaurant that brings this type of cuisine to the mainland. For this it has 2 locations, one in La Molina and another in Miraflores. Both stand out for the combination of white walls with brown furniture, colors that evoke old boats and where you can taste dishes such as prawns, octopus and chaufos, among others.

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