| If you do business around the world, you need to | | | | nutrient-rich seaweed salad which is made from |
| know about the food from different cultures. | | | | chopped seaweed, ginger, garlic, cilantro, soy |
| When travelling, it is also important to know how | | | | sauce, rice vinegar, scallions, and sesame oil. |
| to make healthy food choices. Here is some | | | | Although it sounds unusual to most Americans, it |
| important information to know if you are dining in | | | | is a very tasty salad. |
| Japan. | | | | The main meal in Japan usually consists of sushi |
| The most common appetizer offered in a | | | | which is raw fish. The term sushi actually refers |
| Japanese restaurant is edamame, which is | | | | to the white rice mixed with rice vinegar and a bit |
| steamed soybeans that are salted and left in the | | | | of sugar. In the United States, we use the term |
| pod. Edamame is a great choice because it is high | | | | sushi for a variety of raw fish items, but in Japan |
| in protein, low in calories, and very tasty. Another | | | | it is good to know the specific names of each |
| common choice is yakatori which is skewers of | | | | type of dish. |
| grilled, lean meat and vegetables. This dish is high | | | | * Nigiri is fish draped over balls of rice. |
| in protein and nutrient rich due to the vegetables. | | | | * Maki is fish wrapped in seaweed and rice and |
| Soup is always a good healthy choice in any | | | | then cut into pieces. |
| culture and miso soup is a favorite at most | | | | * Temaki is fish and rice wrapped up in a |
| Japanese restaurants. It is a light broth created | | | | seaweed cone. |
| from a miso (soy) paste with scallions and tofu. | | | | * Sashimi is raw fish served without rice. |
| Many believe that starting with a broth soup can | | | | Part of enjoying international cuisine is the ability |
| help one consume less calories during the rest of | | | | to understand the menu. With a few simple tips, |
| the meal. Another popular soup choice is Udon | | | | everyone can enjoy a delicious and healthy |
| noodle soup. This light broth contains noodles, tofu, | | | | Japanese meal. The more you know about |
| vegetables, and shiitake mushrooms. Udon noodle | | | | different cultures and cuisines the more successful |
| soup is very healthy and extremely filling. There | | | | you will be in international business. Being open to |
| are other good choices such as the very | | | | learning and trying new experiences is a big asset. |