Many westerners may wonder why white rice is so popular in Asia, as it’s quite bland unless made into fried rice, but the secret lies in its versatility to become the perfect partner for richly flavored side dishes.
Below are Japan’s favorite side dishes to accompany sticky white rice, be sure to try them out!
1. Gyoza (aka dumplings, pot stickers)
2. Pork pan fried with ginger
3. Korokke (relative of Portugal’s croquette)
4. Kimchi (fermented vegetables, hailing from Korea)
5. Gohan Desuyo (seaweed preserved in soy, salty and delicious)
