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Be inspired by the ultimate Japanese street food
It is surprising to know that many upscale Japanese dishes started their journey centuries ago in humble market stalls. Street food is the perfect for a quick yet filling meal, as well as sharing a bite to eat whilst catching up with friends. Why not celebrate the diverse flavours that come with each dish by using authentic Sing Kee ingredients?
The culture of street food
There is a unique culture bonded with Japanese cuisine, as food trolleys have been common attractions within its city streets since the Edo age. Merchants, also known as Yatai, transported their stalls to the busiest areas and began selling the best of Japanese food. This food was eaten by many people including workers, temple visitors and those looking for a convenient meal in the late afternoon.
These food markets enable the country to develop particular dishes depending on each region - leading to the diverse menu that we can now find in modern day Japan!
The most popular street food dishes
Japanese pancake
Many variations of savoury pancakes exist within these bustling stalls, the three most common being Okonomiyaki, Imagawayaki and Takoyaki.
Okonomiyaki are usually made from leftovers such as meat and vegetables. Imagawayaki are fluffy Japanese pancakes filled with red bean paste, cheese, meat, potatoes or curry depending on which region they are made in. Takoyaki pancakes differ in shape as they are balls filled with octopus meat and topped with fermented fish flakes.
Dumplings
Delicious dumplings can be found almost everywhere in Japan and range in flavours from sweet and savoury. Each dumpling is carefully made from a mixture of flour, salt, oil and water to create their renowned shape, then filled with ground pork, beef and vegetables.
Grilled squid
Grilled squid also known as Ikayaki is very popular amongst food market goers. It is one of the most simple dishes because the only ingredients needed are the squid meat and soy sauce for serving!
Ramen
Takeaway bowls of ramen fill these stalls as citizens and tourists enjoy noodles cooked in a meat or fish broth, topped with sliced pork, seaweed and eggs.
Sushi
Hand pressed sushi originates from the peak time of Japanese street food. This was the first time when food vendors began experimenting with sashimi and rice pressed together to provide workers with a meal on the go.
Traditional sushi contained fish such as tuna, halibut, eel and shellfish. However, with the increased popularity across the global, the variety of sushi that exists has widened.
How to cook Japanese street food
If you want to cook up something different this week why not try these Sing Kee street food inspired recipes:
