Christmas at the year-end party. In December, which is the party season, there will be more nights around the table with colleagues, friends and friends.

This time, we picked up the <obfuscated kanji related to food> that seems to be the story of the story.

For example, “Kashina” is “Gyudon”, “Wanran” is “Noodle” ...

All are familiar foods. How many things can you read?

Introducing a variety of difficult-to-read kanji, from familiar ingredients when listening to the sound to "Huh, was there any kanji in this food?"

Of course, if you look at the real thing, you know, but you can't read it! First, let's introduce three <Obligible Kanji> from such familiar Japanese ingredients.

　Q1. Kano
　Q2. Gyudon
　Q3.

Do you know how to read each one?

It is the name of the ingredients used in the “traditional side dishes” that are always lined up in the canteen and supermarket side dishes.

The answer is……

　A1. Shikao = Hijiki
　A2. Gyudon = Burdock
　A3. Reed grass = spinach

is.

Because of the difficulty, writing in kanji has become less common these days, but originally I write this kind of character. It's hard to read but hard to write!

Next is Western-style ingredients. Is there a kanji for “Yo”? I think ...

　Q4. 和蘭芹
　Q5. 乾酪
　Q6. 麺麭

These familiar ingredients. You can find all the answers in the image below.

　A4. Japanese orchid rice cake = parsley (Netherlands jellies)
　A5. Dry dairy = cheese
　A6. Noodle bowl = bread

“Waran” means “Netherlands”. As you can see from the kanji, parsley is a friend of “Seri”. But “Par” + “Seri” is not “Parsley”! In English, write "parsley".

It ’s amazing that “cheese” also had kanji. “Dry dairy” was originally a term that refers to “Mongolian dairy products”. It is said that long ago, China was first written in books from the North and North Korea era.

And “bread”. I usually use "bread or rice ..." normally, but in English it is "bread" instead of "pan". Well, what is the word “bread” in the first place? ?

The word “pan” comes from the Portuguese word “páo”. It is one of the words that crossed the sea with the Christian mission. It ’s a very historical word.

Speaking of difficult-to-read kanji for food, “Chinese”.

First of all, it seems that there are many fans who “eat every day!”

　Q7.
　Q8.
　Q9. Forging

You understand already. The answer is……

　A7. Ramen = Ramen
　A8.
　A9. Forging

is.

“Ra” in “Ramen” means “pull / pull”. Pull noodles, so noodles. Easy to understand!

There are various theories about the origin of “Kunmochi”, but we would like to recommend “The wonton that floats in the soup looks like a“ cloud ”, and when it is“ mochi ”, good luck comes”. If you taste while thinking `` There is something good ?! ''

The origin of “shak-yaki” means “shaw yakiniku (char-shu roasted meat)” and “kushi yakiniku” in Chinese. In China and Hong Kong, the seasoning called “Chashiyu soy sauce” is also popular for making pork.

Speaking of seasonings, I often see seasonings with the word “soy sauce”.
Seasoning that is in paste form in Chinese cuisine, such as soy sauce (Toubanjang), soup noodle soup (Tenmenjang), XO soy (X Ojang) is called "soy (Jang)".

Bean plate soy, which is indispensable for spicy dishes such as shrimp chili, is made by fermenting faba beans and chili.
Crab noodle soy is familiar with Peking Duck. A sweet miso that is made by mixing flour and salt and then brewing with koji.

So what about XO sauce? Why aren't these Kanji characters so much? Do you think?

This photo is a hint. "Brandy".

Brandy grades change to VO, VSO, VSOP, and XO as the aging period increases. Among them, the most mature product is “eXtra Old”, that is, “XO”.

The chef of a luxury hotel in Hong Kong is said to have invented this XO sauce. The name “XO” was named after the pride of being “the finest seasoning” using dried shrimp, dried scallops, and salted fish. However, no brandy is included, so don't be afraid!

In addition to “◯◯ 醬”, various spices are indispensable for the unique flavor of Chinese food.

The photo shows the star-shaped “Phajao” and “Cinnamon” which is more familiar with the names Cinnamon and Nikki. The scent will drift just by looking at it!

Among them, here are the spices that have been soaring popularity in recent years.
Well, what will you read?

The correct answer is "Hanaja = Hua Chao (or Hua Chao)"!

This photo is a bridegroom.
In Japanese reading, say "Hanasho" or "Kasho".
The red peel is made by drying the powder and making it popular.

By the way, the word “mer life” that has come to be often heard recently.

This refers to “an activity that enjoys a Mahler taste dish”. Did you know that “hemp” and “mochi” have different meanings?

The popular menus of “Matsu”, mapo tofu, mapo, and mapo hot pot (on the photo) all have “hemp” in their names.

The spiciness that numbs the groom's tongue is called “mami”, while the spiciness that uses chili pepper is called “Rawmi”. In other words, “Makimi” means two different types of hotness (cooking) that uses flowers and peppers.

If you find the word “hemp” in the menu of Chinese cuisine, you will find a flower! It ’s good to remember.

If there are a lot of foods and menus that are difficult to read in the evening that surrounds the table with a lot of people, it might be a chance to excite the place!

Please share your readings and small stories from this article!