Japanese recipes
28 simple Japanese dinners you can cook on a weeknight.
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Agedashi Tofu with Steamed Rice
Crispy, golden cubes of soft tofu floating in a savory, warming kombu and soy broth, topped with grated ginger and spring onion.
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Buta Shogayaki with Rice
Thin slices of pork belly pan-fried with sweet onions in a fragrant, savory ginger and soy sauce glaze, served with rice and cabbage.
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Chashu Ramen
A rich and warming bowl of thin noodles swimming in a deep soy-chicken broth, topped with tender braised pork belly and a soft egg.
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Chicken Katsu Curry with Steamed Rice
A crisp, golden breaded chicken cutlet sliced and served with white rice and a thick, savory Japanese curry sauce.
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Chicken Yakitori Rice Bowl
Grilled skewers of chicken and scallion glazed in a sticky, sweet soy-based tare sauce, laid over a bed of warm white rice.
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Cold Somen Noodles with Tomato and Cucumber
A refreshing and light Japanese summer dish of chilled, extremely thin wheat noodles tossed with fresh vegetables and edamame in a savory broth.
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Gyudon
Quickly simmered thin slices of beef and sweet onions in a savory dashi and soy broth, served over rice and topped with a soft egg.
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Hamburg Steak with Rice (Hambagu)
A very tender Japanese-style meat patty made with a blend of beef and pork, glazed in a sweet tonkatsu and ketchup sauce.
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Inari Sushi with Edamame Salad
Sweet and savory seasoned tofu pouches generously stuffed with sticky sushi rice, paired with a vibrant edamame and cucumber side salad.
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Japanese Beef Curry
A comforting stew of tender beef chunks, potatoes, and carrots in a rich, mild, slightly sweet curry sauce over steamed rice.
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Karaage with Rice and Cucumber Salad
Crisp, juicy Japanese fried chicken bites marinated in soy, ginger, and garlic, served with a light cucumber salad and warm rice.
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Katsudon
A satisfying bowl of crisp breaded pork cutlet, soft sweet onions, and a semi-set egg simmered in dashi over warm rice.
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Miso Salmon with Rice
A flaky, tender salmon fillet marinated and broiled in a sweet and savory white miso glaze, served with steamed rice and spinach.
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Mushroom and Tofu Donburi
A savory Japanese rice bowl topped with tender tofu and shiitake mushrooms simmered in a sweet dashi broth with beaten egg.
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Nabeyaki Udon
A comforting hot noodle soup cooked and served in a clay pot, featuring thick udon noodles, tender chicken, spinach, and egg in dashi broth.
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Nikujaga
A simple, savory stew of tender beef and potatoes braised in sweetened soy sauce, epitomizing traditional home cooking.
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Oyakodon
A classic comforting bowl translating to 'parent and child', featuring chicken bites and soft-set egg simmered in dashi, served over rice.
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Saba Shioyaki with Rice and Miso Soup
A classic rustic breakfast or lunch set of salt-grilled mackerel, fluffy rice, and a simple but savory miso soup.
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Soboro Don
A vibrant two-tone rice bowl topped with sweet and savory ground chicken and fluffy, crumbled scrambled egg.
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Sukiyaki
A rich, communal-style hot pot where thinly sliced beef and vegetables are simmered in a sweet soy-based broth.
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Tempura Udon
A savory dashi noodle soup paired with plump, crispy fried shrimp tempura, combining contrasting textures in one bowl.
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Teriyaki Salmon Donburi
A sweet and savory glazed salmon fillet served atop a bowl of steaming white rice, accompanied by blanched broccoli.
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Tonkatsu with Rice and Cabbage
A thick, juicy pork loin cutlet coated in crispy breadcrumbs, served with a sweet and tangy tonkatsu sauce and a mound of fine crisp cabbage.
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Vegetable Gyoza with Soy Dipping Sauce and Rice
Crispy, pan-fried Japanese dumplings filled with savory vegetables, served alongside steaming white rice and a tangy, slightly spicy dipping sauce.
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Vegetarian Katsu Curry
A comforting Japanese curry featuring a thick, sweet, and mild spiced sauce served over crispy, panko-breaded pumpkin slices and sticky white rice.
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Vegetarian Okonomiyaki
A savory, satisfying Japanese cabbage pancake pan-fried to perfection and heavily drizzled with sweet okonomiyaki sauce and creamy mayonnaise.
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Vegetarian Ramen with Soft-Boiled Egg
A comforting Japanese noodle bowl in a savoury miso broth, topped with tofu, mushrooms, sweet corn, and a soft-boiled egg.
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Yakiniku Rice Bowl
Quickly seared, thin beef slices tossed in a sweet sesame-soy barbecue glaze, served over rice with fresh shredded cabbage.