One of the biggest gastronomic hits of today is this Japanese salad, which quickly took over social networks and restaurants. Yamitsuki means in Japanese catchy or addictive and is often used in the context of food that is so delicious you can’t stop eating it.
The name fits perfectly, because this simple dish has been addictive since the first bitewhile remaining surprisingly light and fresh and has a downright great effect on your diet.
The secret is in simplicity
The essence of Yamitsuki lies in simplicity. It is not a complex recipe, but a conscious combination of several basic raw materials. The base is usually finely chopped white or sweet cabbage, which you have to aerate by hand to retain its crispness.
The real magic is in the dressing
However, the real secret of this goodness is hidden in the dressing. It contains roasted sesame oil, fresh garlic, vinegar, a little sweetener and spices rich in umami. The dressing is simultaneously salty, slightly sweet and full of flavor, perfectly coating the cabbage without weighing it down. At the end, the salad is sprinkled with sesame seeds, which enhances the experience even more.
You will prepare this divine goodness once or twice.
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Yamitsuki is becoming extremely popular because it is the perfect choice for those who want to eat lighter but don’t want to give up great flavors. Thanks high fiber content satiates, while having a low calorie content, so it helps to find balance after more filling meals. It is not diet food in the classic sense of the word, rather it promotes more conscious eating.
From Japanese bars to the world
The salad originally comes from Japan, where it is served in traditional restaurants and bars Izakaya they serve simple but characteristic courses. From there, it gradually spread throughout the world, and today people don’t even allow it in New York, Vienna or many other cities.
