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Did you know that traditional Japanese cooking is one of the healthiest in the world? This is why the Japanese have a low rate of diseases, especially those which pertain to the digestive system. More and more people are trying to learn the art of traditional Japanese cooking not only because it is healthy, but also because it offers an exciting and refreshing taste.

What constitutes a traditional Japanese meal? If you often visit Japanese restaurants, or has been invited to the home of a Japanese national, you might be familiar with the most basic of their food: miso soup is always served first; a warm soup to whet your appetite, you can add vegetables into the soup to make it even more healthy. It is rich in vitamins and minerals, and its rich taste makes it complement any type of Japanese food. Best served when hot, miso soup is a traditional Japanese food that has passed the test of time.

To make the miso soup, you will need three cups of dashi and a quarter of a cup of miso; a cubed slice of tofu that is one inch long and half inch wide, and two teaspoons of chopped green onions. Place the dashi in a saucepan and wait until it almost boils. The miso should be in a sieve, dipped in the dashi until soft, and slowly pushed out of the sieve, until dissolved completely. Add the tofu last, and serve with green onions.

The best thing about traditional Japanese cooking is that it is very simple, and yet very healthy and tasty. Japanese food usually includes rice, which is a staple, sushi, vegetables, fish and other meats. Noodle soups can also be part of a Japanese meal. As can be seen, a traditional Japanese meal is a well-balanced and tasty meal to be enjoyed by the whole family.