Tag: japanese
38 recipes
Chawanmushi (Japanese Savory Egg Custard)
Chawanmushi — a silky Japanese steamed egg custard with shrimp, chicken, and mushroom hidden inside.
Crispy Tofu Stir-Fry
Crispy Tofu Stir-Fry — a Japanese main dish Ready in 35 minutes. Perfect for weeknight cooking.
Edamame with Sea Salt
Steamed edamame in the pod with flaky sea salt — the simplest Japanese appetizer.
Ichiju-Sansai (Rice, Miso Soup, and Three Sides)
Ichiju-sansai — the Japanese meal template of rice, miso soup, and three small sides. The foundation of daily eating.
Japanese Chicken Katsu Curry
Crispy breaded chicken cutlet over rice with a rich, mild Japanese curry sauce.
Japanese Cucumber Salad (Sunomono)
Sunomono — thinly sliced cucumber in a sweet rice vinegar and sesame dressing, refreshing and light.
Japanese Gyoza (Pan-Fried Dumplings)
Crispy-bottomed pork and cabbage dumplings with a soy-vinegar dipping sauce — Japan's favorite appetizer.
Japanese Potato Salad (Poteto Sarada)
Creamy Japanese potato salad with cucumber, ham, and Kewpie mayo. A konbini classic ready in 25 minutes.
Japanese Tempura
Light, crispy battered shrimp and vegetables fried to golden perfection — Japan's elegant frying technique.
Kaiseki: The Art of the Japanese Tasting Menu
A guide to kaiseki — the multi-course Japanese tasting menu. Learn the structure, philosophy, and how to cook each course at home.
Matcha Banana Smoothie
Matcha banana smoothie — earthy green tea with creamy banana for sustained, calm energy.
Miso Butter Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Roasted sweet potatoes glazed with miso butter and sesame. A Japanese-inspired side that caramelizes in 40 minutes.
Miso Soup
The essential Japanese soup — dashi broth with dissolved miso, tofu, and wakame.
Miso Soup (Misoshiru)
Authentic miso soup with dashi, tofu, and wakame. A 15-minute Japanese essential for any meal.
Miso-Glazed Black Cod
Miso-Glazed Black Cod — a Japanese main dish Ready in 30 minutes. Quick and easy.
Miso-Glazed Eggplant (Nasu Dengaku)
Miso-glazed eggplant with caramelized white miso, mirin, and sesame — Japanese nasu dengaku.
Miso-Glazed Salmon with Crispy Rice
Miso-glazed salmon broiled until caramelized, served over crispy pan-fried rice cakes. A study in umami and texture.
Nabemono (Japanese Hot Pot with Ponzu)
Nabemono — a communal Japanese hot pot with tofu, vegetables, and protein in kombu dashi. Dip in ponzu.
Oden (Japanese Winter Hot Pot)
Oden — a gentle Japanese hot pot of daikon, eggs, fish cakes, and tofu simmered in dashi. Winter comfort food.
Okonomiyaki (Japanese Savory Pancake)
Osaka-style cabbage pancake with pork belly, topped with okonomiyaki sauce, mayo, and bonito flakes.
Onigiri (Japanese Rice Balls)
Shaped rice balls with savory fillings wrapped in nori — Japan''s perfect portable meal.
Pre-Workout Energy Smoothie
Pre-workout smoothie with matcha caffeine, oats for sustained carbs, and protein. Drink 30 min before.
Sakura Mochi (Cherry Blossom Rice Cakes)
Sakura mochi — pink rice cakes filled with sweet red bean paste and wrapped in a cherry blossom leaf. A spring tradition.
Salmon Poke Bowl
Salmon poke bowl with sushi-grade fish, soy-sesame marinade, avocado, and seasoned rice.
Salmon Teriyaki Bowl
Salmon teriyaki bowl with glazed fillets over rice, edamame, avocado, and pickled ginger.
Sashimi Platter (Seasonal Fish Selection)
A composed sashimi platter with salmon, tuna, and yellowtail. Knife technique, presentation, and the art of raw fish.
Seaweed Salad (Wakame)
Wakame seaweed salad in a sesame-soy-ginger dressing — the classic sushi restaurant starter.
Shoyu Ramen (Soy Sauce Ramen)
Clear chicken-based broth seasoned with soy sauce tare, topped with chashu pork and soft-boiled egg.
Sushi Rice and Rolls
A world tour of flavor — mole, jerk, curry, sushi, and the spice profiles that define regional cuisines.
Takiawase (Simmered Vegetables in Dashi)
Takiawase — seasonal vegetables simmered separately in dashi and composed on a plate. A kaiseki technique.
Tamagoyaki (Japanese Rolled Omelet)
Tamagoyaki — a sweet Japanese rolled omelet cooked in thin layers. A bento box essential in 15 minutes.
Teriyaki Chicken
Teriyaki chicken with a glossy homemade glaze over pan-seared thighs, served over steamed rice.
Teriyaki Salmon
Glazed salmon with a homemade teriyaki that beats any bottle.
Tonkatsu (Japanese Breaded Pork Cutlet)
Tonkatsu (Japanese Breaded Pork Cutlet) — a Japanese main dish Ready in 30 minutes. Perfect for weeknight cooking. Quick and easy.
Tonkotsu Ramen (Pork Bone Broth Ramen)
Creamy, milky pork bone broth with chashu, soft-boiled egg, and thin noodles — Fukuoka's legendary ramen.
Unagi Don (Grilled Eel Rice Bowl)
Unagi don — glazed grilled eel over steamed rice with a sweet soy tare sauce. A Japanese summer delicacy.
Yakitori (Grilled Chicken Skewers)
Charcoal-grilled chicken skewers glazed with sweet soy tare.
Zaru Soba (Cold Buckwheat Noodles with Dipping Sauce)
Zaru soba — chilled buckwheat noodles with a tsuyu dipping sauce. A refreshing Japanese summer staple in 20 minutes.