Then in the sixteenth century the Portuguese, followed by the Dutch, came looking to corner the trade market with Japan. The westerners introduced fried foods, which is why the breaded, fried tempura seem so very un-Japanese; while the Japanese enjoyed this type of cooking, it was not something that evolved naturally. Tobacco, sugar and corn were also brought by the traders.
Around 1600 (and lasting until 1868), Japan’s shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu (of James Clavell’s famous novel, “Shogun”) feared the Europeans would spark great wars; so he closed the ports and expunged the foreigners. During this period of isolationism, Japan’s culture became even more deeply rooted. The main religions of Buddhism and Shinto emphasize the seasons and this came to be reflected in the foods served. In fact, it is because of Buddhism that meals feature five flavors and colors, respectively being: sweet, spicy, salty, bitter and sour; and yellow, black, white, green, and red.
Then in the sixteenth century the Portuguese, followed by the Dutch, came looking to corner the trade market with Japan. The westerners introduced fried foods, which is why the breaded, fried tempura seem so very un-Japanese; while the Japanese enjoyed this type of cooking, it was not something that evolved naturally. Tobacco, sugar and corn were also brought by the traders.Around 1600 (and lasting until 1868), Japan’s shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu (of James Clavell’s famous novel, “Shogun”) feared the Europeans would spark great wars; so he closed the ports and expunged the foreigners. During this period of isolationism, Japan’s culture became even more deeply rooted. The main religions of Buddhism and Shinto emphasize the seasons and this came to be reflected in the foods served. In fact, it is because of Buddhism that meals feature five flavors and colors, respectively being: sweet, spicy, salty, bitter and sour; and yellow, black, white, green, and red.
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