What is kobachi bowl?
Kobachi is used in Japan as a " small bowl ".
A kobachi is a type of tableware used in Japanese food culture. Generally speaking, a kobachi is a small, slightly deep bowl. It is mainly used to serve side dishes, pickles, salads, soups, etc.
Why use a small bowl?
In Japanese dining culture, it is considered important to serve many types of food in small portions and to enjoy many flavors in one meal.
For this reason, small bowls and small plates are essential to the dining table.
Kobachi brings color to setting the table
Small bowls are sometimes used as plates for serving appetizers during traditional Japanese ceremonies and special events such as tea ceremonies and kaiseki meals. For such occasions, the food should be beautiful, seasonal and colorful.
The use of Kobachi (small bowls) and mamezara (small plates) allows a variety of dishes to be served on the table in small portions.
By incorporating several side dishes in kobachi and/or mamezara, the dishes can look beautiful and add a touch of color to the dining table.
In addition, kobachi play an important role in Japanese food culture. By using kobachi, one can serve a small amount of food at a time.
This has the advantage of allowing people to enjoy their meals in moderate portions and to easily adjust their eating pace.
The Kobachi can also be used as a serving dish
A kobachi can also be used as a plate for serving food. In this case, it is common to prepare as many or more plates as the number of people, making it easier to share the food with family and friends.
By having each person serve his or her favorite dish from a large plate into a small bowl, communication can be enjoyed.
Use as a dipping sauce plate
Kobachi is also used for serving dipping sauces. For example, to hold the dipping sauces for fried chicken or dumplings.
A small bowl may also be used to dip sashimi or sushi in soy sauce or wasabi. The depth of the bowl makes it suitable for holding sauces.
Japanese culture and Kobachi (small bowls)
In general, kobachi is a type of tableware that has evolved along with traditional Japanese food culture, and its design and use have changed over time and are still popular today. They are important vessels for enriching the dining table and enjoying food.
Conclusion
Through this site, we would also like to introduce dishes that are suitable for serving in kobachi, their recipes, what kind of sauce to put in them, and how to make sauces commonly used in Japanese cuisine.
Thank you for reading to the end.
