concept   spices in cuisine
culture   Japan
statement   Japanese cuisine prioritizes delicate and natural flavors with minimal use of spices.
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1 culinary spices Japan Not widely used in traditional cuisine, less emphasis on spicy flavors 1
2 food spices Japan Less focus on hot spices, with a greater emphasis on delicate, subtle flavors in cooking 1
3 spice level Japan Spice level is generally mild in traditional dishes 1
4 spice level Japan Spice level is usually consistent across a dish, with less variation 1
5 spice level in cuisine Japan Milder spice levels are preferred, and excessively spicy food is not commonly found in traditional cuisine. 1
6 spice level in food Japan Low spice level is preferred and the use of spicy ingredients is limited 1
7 spice trade Japan Adoption of trade routes to import and export spices, influencing culinary techniques and traditional medicine practices. 1
8 spice usage in cooking Japan Minimal use of spicy ingredients, with focus on delicate and subtle flavors in traditional dishes. 1
9 spice usage in cuisine Japan Preference for using fewer spices, focusing on natural flavors of ingredients 1
10 spices in cuisine Japan Used sparingly, with a focus on preserving the natural flavors of fresh ingredients 1
11 spices in cuisine Japan Used with precision and balance, often incorporating umami-rich ingredients to enhance natural flavors 1
12 use of herbs and spices Japan Not as central in traditional cuisine compared to other flavoring agents like soy sauce or chili paste 1
13 use of spices Japan Spices are used sparingly, and the focus is more on simple, natural flavors in cooking. 1
14 use of spices in cooking Japan Less prominent in traditional cuisine, with emphasis on natural flavors of ingredients 1