“Sukiyaki'' Hisfory and differences in taste between Tokyo and Osaka

What is the history of Japanese food culture “Sukiyaki'' and the differences in taste between Tokyo and Osaka?

Sukiyaki, a staple of Japanese food culture, has long fascinated Japanese people and foreign visitors to Japan with its rich history and unique charm. I'm sure many people would like to know about the history of sukiyaki and the recommended ways to eat it.

In this article, we will introduce the history of sukiyaki and the differences in taste between Tokyo and Osaka.

What is Sukiyaki?

Sukiyaki is a hotpot dish in which meat and vegetables are grilled or boiled in a shallow pot. The main seasoning used is a combination of soy sauce, sugar, sake, and mirin.

History of Sukiyaki

During the Edo period, there was a culture of eating meat as a high-grade nutritional medicine.

Furthermore, towards the end of the Edo period, a dish called “Uosuki” appeared in the Kansai region.

This is a dish in which seafood is cooked in a soy sauce sauce in a shallow pot, and is said to have originally been something similar to boiled fish. Additionally, there was a cooking method called “Sukiyaki,”in which meat was cooked with miso or soy sauce using a suki (suki) instead of a pot for cooking during farming. Combining these etymologies, “sukiyaki,” a dish of peeled beef cooked with mirin and soy sauce, was born in the Kansai region.

What is the difference between sukiyaki in "Osaka" and "Tokyo"?

The taste and method of making Japanese sukiyaki differs depending on the region. In particular, we will introduce the differences between sukiyaki in Osaka and Tokyo.

Characteristics of “Osaka” sukiyaki

The main way to make sukiyaki in Osaka is to grill the meat in a pot with beef tallow, season it with sugar and soy sauce, then add the vegetables with the highest water content, and eat the meat once it's cooked.

Characteristics of “Tokyo” sukiyaki

Tokyo's sukiyaki is prepared by preparing warishita made with soy sauce, sugar, mirin, sake, and dashi stock. After bringing the warishita to a boil, add the vegetables and cook until the meat is added.

summary

The history and charm of sukiyaki, a Japanese food culture, has been passed down through generations. Sukiyaki, which has a rich taste and warms people's hearts, is an important part of Japanese culture and food, and will continue to be loved all over the world. Please try it when you come to Japan.

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