Celebrate the Japanese Feast of Lanterns with Delicious Japanese Food!
Here at Dishfolio, we love to try something new and exotic and the Feast of Lanterns is the perfect time to do just that! This festival has been celebrated in Japan for over five centuries, and Buddhist temples all over the country become centers for dancing, light shows and, of course, food!
Today, food plays an important role in the Feast of Lanterns. People often place food offerings at their doors or on their house altars in order to ward off evil spirits. In Japanese-American cultures, this festival is a time when temples are turned into cultural focal points, where traditional Japanese art is displayed and Japanese sky lanterns are lit.
Did you know that many sushi restaurants across America offer take-out services? The Feast of Lanterns is the perfect time to try some authentic sushi, or to look up some quick and easy dinner recipes inspired by Japanese cuisine.
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Firecracker Sushi
Sutra's Firecracker Sushi, with spicy tuna, unagi, scallions and tobiko.
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Vegan Sushi with Sweet Potato and Tempeh
Vegan Sushi with tempeh and sweet potato is delicious. Watch my video and you'll see how easy it is to make your own sushi!
by SweetPotatoSoul![Maki and Uramaki César](../../../recipes/7a3/Maki-and-Uramaki-C%c3%a9sar-10a81d547b1ec89ebef17b6a7375299830072c96.jpg)
Maki and Uramaki César
Delicious maki and an amazing Uramaki César. Yo've never tried anything like it before! If you need the recipe in english, please let us know.
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Soba Noodle Stir Fry with Tofu, Mushrooms,
This Soba Noodle Stir Fry with Tofu, Mushrooms, Broccoli and Bok Choy is full of flavor, vegan and gluten free
by avocadopesto![Japanese Curry Udon](../../../recipes/d3b/Japanese-Curry-Udon-0691bea38600b3c09cba5676d587a8b819a9d346.jpg)
Japanese Curry Udon
This Japanese roux base curry is simple to prepare. You'll have a steaming bowl of delicious noodles in no time.
by rotinrice![Salmon and avocado sushi](../../../recipes/7f6/Salmon-and-avocado-sushi-4fca8ebb0fa8f5b5153f29d039654ba402adc4c5.jpg)
Salmon and avocado sushi
Simple recipe makes perfect little bites, ideal for quick lunch!
by KLFoodStyle![Wasabi Ice Cream (Wasabi Aisu)](../../../recipes/c87/Wasabi-Ice-Cream-(Wasabi-Aisu)-54fd6c56426289eee7260cea04c524f7fbcc2c93.jpg)
Wasabi Ice Cream (Wasabi Aisu)
This is no ordinary ice cream...not chocolate...not vanilla, but Wasabi Ice Cream (Wasabi Aisu)...cool and 'hot' at the same time
by Anncoo![Raw Cucumber Wasabi Soup](../../../recipes/71d/Raw-Cucumber-Wasabi-Soup-ecfb931b76f154b8be6d16db03bc2acd0c0fe24b.jpg)
Raw Cucumber Wasabi Soup
A perfect cold, creamy, summer soup with a kick.
by For The Love of Food Blog