In case you’re wondering what goya is in the first place, here’s a picture:
▼ The green stuff on the left…not the spam.
For many visitors to the JapanCulture•NYC booth that day, goya was a completely new food.
▼ Like these cute kids who thought it looks like a pickle.
Despite its strange appearance, goya and goya champuru were well-received by the New Yorkers who visited the booth that day. Here’s the JapanCulture•NYC crew cooking up the Okinawan classic:
▼ Serving up Japanese stir-fried goodness.
It’s great to hear about local efforts to bring Japanese culture to people around the world. If you live in the New York area, keep an eye out for the annual Japan Block Fair, which features Japanese food, performances and crafts centered around one city block in NYC. If you’re itching for even more Japanese culture, you can also check out JapanCulture•NYC for details on upcoming events.
Source: JapanCulture•NYC
Images: YouTube (JapanCulture•NYC)