I would think during Japanese Immigration into California in the early 1900's?
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The soybean is quite popular in Japanese cuisine, as is the sweet red bean. (Adzuki).
The Avocado is NOT native to Africa, it originates in South America. It does however grow widely in Africa since it was introduced there.
Neither M&S or Sainsburys introduced the fruit the UK, although the first retailer to put avocado on the supermarket shelf was Sainsburys (in 1962, six years before Marks and Spencer). The avocado was first introduced to the UK in the late 17th century. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/food/article-1186938/Avocado-wars-M-S-Sainsburys-battle-introduced-fruit-first.html
Hokkein is a Japanese Noodle, so it's not really a cuisine as English speakers think it, it's just a type of Japanese dish. Cuisine = Kitchen So really saying "Hokkein Cuisine" makes no sense. I hope this answered your question!
Hibachi cuisine is considered to be Japanese, not Chinese. It involves cooking meat, seafood, and vegetables on a high-heat iron grill, which is a traditional Japanese cooking method.
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Tex-Mex and Santa Fe cuisine would be lost without it, so it benefits epicurians galore.
Japanese cuisine is varied, but a large portion is influenced by the ocean, as it itself is an island nation. However, there are some exceptions that had outside influences (e.g. ramen and curry).
In our area, popular types of Japanese cuisine include sushi, ramen, and tempura. These dishes are widely enjoyed for their unique flavors and presentation.
Japanese cuisine varies amongst regions in that it is seasonal. Meaning, the mountains of Japan will not be making the same cuisine as a small coastal village in southern Japan. Also, the cuisine is highly based on local crops and foods of the various regions.
fish, rice, sea weed, avocado