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  1. This popular Japanese dish features vinegared rice topped or rolled with fresh seafood, vegetables, or egg.

    • Sushi
    • Ramen
    • Tempura
    • Yakitori
  2. This fermented soybean paste is essential for making the soup that accompanies most traditional Japanese meals.

    • Tofu
    • Miso
    • Natto
    • Ponzu
  3. These long wheat noodles are slurped loudly from a hot broth, often topped with sliced pork and a soft-boiled egg.

    • Udon
    • Soba
    • Ramen
    • Somen
  4. This pungent green paste, made from a root vegetable, is traditionally served alongside sushi and sashimi.

    • Wasabi
    • Ginger
    • Shiso
    • Karashi
  5. This savory sauce made from fermented soybeans is used as a dip and seasoning throughout Japanese cuisine.

    • Mirin
    • Sake
    • Ponzu
    • Soy sauce
  6. This Japanese rice wine is used both for drinking and as a cooking ingredient to add depth and sweetness.

    • Shochu
    • Sake
    • Mirin
    • Umeshu
  7. These thick, chewy wheat noodles are often served in a hot dashi broth or cold with a dipping sauce.

    • Udon
    • Soba
    • Ramen
    • Harusame
  8. This deep-fried dish features seafood and vegetables coated in a light, crispy batter.

    • Tonkatsu
    • Karaage
    • Tempura
    • Korokke

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