Japanese noodle ingredients

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There are various kind of Japanse noodles.
But what's the name of the ingredients that are served with it?

Let's try a Japanese language quiz in this free Japanese lesson blog!

 

japanese-noodle-ingredients

 

What do you call the green onions and sesame seeds that are served with Japanese noodles?

 

Choose an answer from from 1~4.

① 漬物(つけもの)
② 薬味(やくみ)
③ ガリ
④ 爪楊枝(つまようじ)

答えは・・・The answer is・・・

yajirushi

yajirushi

 

② 薬味(やくみ)

 

◆ Today's words

なぜ?薬味?Why Yakumi?

薬(くすり)= medicine : Kanji Reading - Kusuri or Yaku In addition to being a supporting role that makes food taste even better, condiments are also expected to have health benefits. The name "yakumi" was derived from the expected efficacy of medicines and their ability to bring out umami flavor.

 

◆ Types of Yakumi

ネギ  green onion

わさび  wasabi

しょうが ginger

にんにく garlic

大葉(おおば)green shiso

みょうが  myoga ginger

・・・・Sure looks good for you!

 

◆ Vocabulary

漬物(つけもの)pickles

ガリ Pickled ginger is served with sushi

爪楊枝(つまようじ)toothpick

 

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