Don’t confuse Okinawan soba with Japanese soba. The blend of noodles, soup, and pork spare ribs embodies the spirit of the Okinawan people and the complex history of their islands. Family Ingredients ...

Staple food: Okinawa's signature dish is goya champuru, a melange of vegetables based around goya -- a bitter green gourd. Loaded with vitamin C, it's prized as a restorative, especially during the ...

Get ready for another culinary treat with Sam Choy’s in the Kitchen. This week, we’re delving into the rich food culture of Okinawa, at the Hawaii Okinawa Center Legacy Ballroom. For this exclusive ...

For many Americans, Okinawa’s present is overshadowed by its past as the site of one of the bloodiest battles of World War II. For many Okinawans, the past takes center stage, too, though they look ...

Mix yuzu juice, peanut oil, mirin and white soy together in a bowl and set on side. Galangal Simple Syrup: Mix sugar into water until sugar is dissolved; then add chunks of galangal into mixture.

Don’t expect to find yakitori at a typical Okinawa restaurant. Or sushi. Japan’s southernmost prefecture has its own unique food culture, the result of both its location and complex history. The ...