Ideas for a Japan themed party?

Question

I'm throwing a surprise party for my best friend. My idea is that it'll be a Japanese theme with sushi, saki, green tea. Another friend will be helping me make origami decorations. I'm sure we'll make a few copies of the flag to hang around as well. But does anyone know of Japanese appetizers? Something easy enough to make for someone with no experience?

Answer 1

Make what japanese call "Spring rolls"  they are egg rolls...really easy!  Or you could try your hand at battered deep fried veggies! broccoli, cauliflower, bananas, zuchinni, squash!   Those are the easy japanese appetizers!

Answer 2

These sounded fun. I've made sushi before and it was kind of hard.  They are a sushi/sandwich idea.  If you don't like this, edemame (soybeans) in the shell is a super easy and very good idea.  

                    

                            Sandwich Sushi

Makes 12

-= Ingredients =-

Ingredients

8 slices sandwich white or wholemeal

bread, ; crusts removed

1 can creamed corn

4 large thin slices double smoked ham

1 small carrot ; peeled, grated

1 small cucumber ; peeled, cut into long strips

1 ( 6 oz ) can salmon in oil ; drained, flaked

2 tablespoons whole-egg mayonnaise

2 to 3 iceberg lettuce leaves ; washed,

dried, ; finely shredded

1 small avocado ; cut into long strips

-= Instructions =-

Method

Place bread onto a flat surface. Use a rolling pin to flatten bread slightly. Spread corn over 4 slices, leaving a 1 inch strip free of filling along 1 edge. Top with ham, carrot and cucumber. Roll up to enclose filling. Cut each sandwich into 3 rounds.

Place salmon and mayonnaise into a bowl. Mix gently to combine. Arrange lettuce over remaining 4 slices of bread, leaving a 1 inch strip free of filling along 1 edge. Top with salmon mixture and avocado. Roll up to enclose filling. Cut each sandwich into 3 rounds.

Wrap all sandwiches in plastic wrap. Store in the fridge until ready to serve.

Answer 3

yes...

buy some asparagus, and cook til slightly tender

buy some premade teryaki sauce

buy some thinly sliced steaks (about 1/4 inch)

marinate the beef in soy sauce and diced garlic

cook the steaks until medium, then add teryaki sauce while still on grill.

cut steak to strips that are about1/12 INCH OR 2 INCH wide and about 4 inches long

wrap the steak around the asparagus and peirce with toothpick to hold in place

this way it can be picked up by the toothpick and napkin

APPETIZER SERVED!!

Answer 4

They sell tempura mix at most grocery stores with easy to follow directions on the box! I love to do asparagus and have a sweet soy dipping sauce, or you can do any veggies that you like. I have heard of banana done that way too, but haven't tried that one!

Good luck and have fun!

Answer 5

a lettuce salad with ginger dressing.

this is my favorite dressing and my mom is from japan.

1 cup olive oil

1/4 cup soy sauce

1 lemon, juiced

3 cloves garlic, minced

3 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root

1 teaspoon prepared Dijon-style mustard

2 teaspoons honey

ground black pepper to taste

whisk and serve.  serves 12.

sooo good!

have fun.

green tea ice cream is fun as dessert.