A Food Quiz for Seniors to Make Eating More Enjoyable

wakame

Wakame doesn’t contain umami components, so you can’t make dashi from it. Kelp and pork, on the other hand, are rich in umami, which is why they’re used to make soup stock.

You are a special person.

Did you know macarons actually originated in Italy? Their colorful, elegant look makes them a popular gift in Japan, too. Because macarons have such a luxurious feel, they’re the perfect treat to give someone special.

Italy

Risotto is a dish similar to a Western-style rice porridge. When you think of Italy, pasta may come to mind, but risotto is famous too. It’s a rice dish made by sautéing rice in butter or olive oil, then simmering it with bouillon and white wine.

Using a plow as a substitute for an iron plate

Sukiyaki is a dish often enjoyed on celebratory occasions. It’s one of those foods you crave when everyone gets together. Surprisingly, the history of sukiyaki is relatively recent, beginning in the Edo period. It’s said to have started when farmers, during breaks from work, used their plow blades as makeshift griddles to grill fish and tofu.

ice cream

Ice cream is something you start craving in the summer. In fact, products stored at -18°C or below are not required to have a best-before date. That’s why ice cream supposedly doesn’t have one.

Because toothpicks pierce it easily.

Osaka’s famous takoyaki has an irresistible fluffy texture and juicy flavor. The sauce and mayonnaise are a perfect match! I didn’t realize they’re shaped into balls so a toothpick can easily pierce them from any angle.

Muromachi period

It is known that during the Muromachi period, a monk in Kyoto made Chinese-style noodles based on Chinese recipes. Nowadays, ramen comes in all kinds of flavors and is a food loved by people of all ages.