6 Popular Japanese Food for Summer

During the summertime, Japanese culture offers a wealth of events, attractions and festivals to discover. Among their celebrations, you'll be surrounded by their summery delights. You'll find various delicious foods to try, from deliciously sweet syrup drizzled over shaved ice to grilled fish that is said to taste like watermelon!If you're interested in trying some of Japan’s summer food from the comfort of your home, why not browse through our Japanese grocery store ? You'll be spoilt for choice with our authentic ingredients and tasty treats!

Kuzumochi

If you're after something slightly sweet and light, then kuzumochi might be what you're looking for; it's the perfect summertime snack. Kuzumochi is often sprinkled with roasted soybean flour, kinako, and topped with black honey kuromitsu, giving it a sweet and delicious taste. Unsurprisingly, kuzumochi is a type of mochi; it's made from starch flour and kudzu root.

Kakigori

Kakigori is shaved ice with a tasty syrup drizzled over the top; it's perfect for hot and humid weather during the summer. This popular summer snack can be enjoyed by everyone, as you'll have loads of flavoured syrup to choose from, including:

• Strawberry
• Cherry
• Green tea
• Melon
• And many more!

Rei Shabu

Rei Shabu is in some ways similar to Shabu Shabu. However, rei shabu is essentially a cold pork salad. This dish is refreshing during the heat and easy to make at home.

Unagi (Eel)

Unagi is served as charcoal-grilled unagi, placed on top of rice; the dish is finished off with a sweet and salty sauce drizzled over, creating a mouth-watering infusion of flavours. You'll be pleased to know that unagi is rich in vitamins, minerals and other nutrients, giving you a boost of energy to get you through the sweltering summer heat.

Goya Champuru

Goya, otherwise referred to as bitter melon, offers a unique flavour, which can be somewhat addictive. This speciality in Okinawa Prefecture is excellent in a stir fry and combined with tofu, eggs and vegetables to create a delicious and healthy dish.

Somen

Somen noodles are less than 1.7mm thick and served cold. They're characterised by their light flavour and dipped into a sauce called 'mentsuyu'. They're great to cool off; during the summer season, you'll find a wide variety of somen available to satisfy your cravings. For more information about the delicious food of Japan, why not browse through our blog? We have loads of great articles and tasty recipes for you to try! Don't forget to check out our Asian supermarket so you can find all the oriental ingredients you'll need to make these tasty summer treats at home!