Unique to Okinawa and often referred to as the Ryukyuan cuisine, traditional Okinawan food culture embraces its ingredients, cooking methods, customs, and various other aspects of local life. At its root lie the appreciations toward the climate and natural resources of the islands, the spirit of treasuring the ties and bonds within the family, relatives, and community, the influences from both Japan and China, and other countries. You can enjoy the diverseness of Okinawan food culture when you v

Have you visited Okinawa or tried any of their regional cuisines? If so, you may have tried Okinawa Soba (沖縄そば), their version of wheat based noodles in dashi. RECIPE ▶ bit.ly/OkinawaSoba WATCH ON YOUTUBE ▶ bit.ly/OkinawaSobaVideo | Just One Cookbook