The Portuguese left an indelible mark on Japan: a fried green bean recipe called peixinhos da horta (Credit: PhotoCuisine RM/Alamy Stock Photo) When 16th-Century Portuguese came to Japan, they brought a special dish with them. Today, in Japan, itâs called tempura and has been a staple of the countryâs cuisine ever since. In 1543, a Chinese ship with three Portuguese sailors on board was headed to
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