15 Easy Japanese Side Dish Recipes • Just One Cookbook
From teriyaki tofu to salted chicken wing, here you'll find easy Japanese side dishes that go well with a wide variety of Japanese meals.| Just One Cookbook
Discover easy, authentic Japanese recipes, tips, and videos on the #1 Japanese food blog. From ramen to sushi, bring Japanese flavors to your kitchen!| Just One Cookbook
From teriyaki tofu to salted chicken wing, here you'll find easy Japanese side dishes that go well with a wide variety of Japanese meals.| Just One Cookbook
My light and comforting Salmon and Ikura Dashi Chazuke recipe combines salmon sashimi and briny ikura (roe) with steamed rice in a savory soup stock. READ: Salmon and Ikura Dashi Chazuke 鮭のいくらの出汁茶漬け| Just One Cookbook
Learn how to make Loco Moco with a Japanese twist—juicy hamburger steak, savory mushroom gravy, and a fried egg served over hot steamed rice. READ: Loco Moco (Video) ロコモコ| Just One Cookbook
Learn how to make crispy, pillowy-soft Takoyaki filled with tender octopus. Fun to share and easy to customize with tasty filling ideas! READ: Takoyaki Recipe (Video) たこ焼き| Just One Cookbook
Make this easy plum cake with any summer fruit—plums, peaches, or berries! A tender, buttery cake that's simple, versatile, and perfect for summer. READ: Easy Plum Cake – Perfect with Any Summer Fruit| Just One Cookbook
Stir-Fried Pork Liver and Garlic Chives (Nira Reba) is a quick, flavorful, and nutritious Japanese dish—perfect for an easy weeknight dinner!| Just One Cookbook
Discover the different types of Japanese rice, where to buy the best brands, how to choose high-quality rice, and how to store it properly. READ: Japanese Rice Guide: Types, Where to Buy, and How to Store It| Just One Cookbook
My easy Beef Udon recipe features tender sliced beef on top of thick, chewy udon noodles in a savory broth. It’s pure Japanese comfort food! READ: Beef Udon (Niku Udon) (Video) 肉うどん| Just One Cookbook
Learn Japanese plating and presentation tips to turn everyday dishes into beautiful, inviting meals that celebrate "eating with your eyes."| Just One Cookbook
For a refreshing afternoon pick-me-up, make my easy iced Strawberry Matcha Latte recipe at home with sweet strawberries and rich matcha tea.| Just One Cookbook
Sweet Red Bean Paste (Anko) is easy to make from scratch with azuki beans. Use it in delicious homemade Japanese sweets like mochi and anpan.| Just One Cookbook
Learn the sogigiri (slanted slice) cutting technique to create thin, even slices of meat, fish, and veggies to use in Japanese recipes.| Just One Cookbook
Master Japanese dining etiquette with our tips on chopstick use, table manners, and cultural customs for an enjoyable dining experience.| Just One Cookbook
Join the June 2025 JOC Cooking Challenge! Make Easy Tonkotsu Ramen for a chance to win a $100 gift card. Open to participants worldwide!| Just One Cookbook
Each summer, visitors from all over flock to Furano to see the vast and colorful flower fields. Join us in touring the lush lavender farms and trying the local foods in this guide.| Just One Cookbook
Learn my best tips to make jiggly and fluffy Japanese Cheesecake (Soufflé Cheesecake) for a creamy and dreamy dessert that everyone loves!| Just One Cookbook
From snowy landscapes to hot spring baths, this Furano and Biei Winter Travel Guide has everything you need to plan your perfect winter getaway.| Just One Cookbook
Tender pork cutlets in my Tonkatsu recipe are breaded in airy and fluffy Japanese panko and deep-fried until juicy, crisp, and golden.| Just One Cookbook
Shiozuke is the simplest Japanese pickle (tsukemono) to make. All you need is salt, water, and fresh seasonal vegetables. Easy and delicious!| Just One Cookbook
A home-cooked classic for over 100 years, Japanese Potato Salad features colorful fresh vegetables, a creamy texture, and a rounded flavor.| Just One Cookbook
Creamy & tangy with a consistent bite of texture, Tartar Sauce is a beloved condiment often enjoyed with Japanese seafood dishes.| Just One Cookbook
Panko is flaky and airy breadcrumbs used in Japanese cuisine. It's made of crustless white bread and has a characteristic crispy texture.| Just One Cookbook
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Juicy, sweet, and with a hint of garlic, these succulent Honey Garlic Pork Chops are an irresistible main dish for your weeknight dinner.| Just One Cookbook
Shokupan Crust Rusks are sweet, buttery, and crispy snacks of fried bread crusts repurposed from sandwiches made with Japanese milk bread.| Just One Cookbook
Soaked up in a delicious marinade, this Seafood Salad is composed of succulent shrimp, delicate octopus, and colorful vegetables. It's a perfect meal prep dish as it is easy to make. All comes together in less than 30 minutes, and you can keep it for the week ahead!| Just One Cookbook
With a crispy and juicy baked pork cutlet sandwiched between soft and pillowy Japanese milk bread, this Katsu Sando is downright satisfying!| Just One Cookbook
Known for its milky-sweet taste and pillowy softness, Japanese Milk Bread (Shokupan) is possibly the best version of soft white bread!| Just One Cookbook
Japanese Mayonnaise (Kewpie Mayo) is creamy and rich from egg yolks with a tangy and sweet taste that scores high on the umami factor!| Just One Cookbook
Egg salad tucked between slices of sweet milk bread, a Japanese egg sandwich (Tamago Sando) is a popular snack and is easy to make at home!| Just One Cookbook
Japanese cucumbers are crunchy, crisp, and are great raw or cooked. The Japanese eat them year-round and especially during the hot season.| Just One Cookbook
Baked crispy salmon with a layer of crispy panko shell wrapped around tender and moist salmon , dip in tartar sauce or ketchup to enjoy.| Just One Cookbook
Nutty and earthy with a pleasant aroma, Black Sesame Milk Bread is a delicious variation of a classic Japanese milk bread (Shokupan).| Just One Cookbook
From the dazzling lights of Shibuya Crossing to the serene beauty of the Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden and the hidden culinary gems tucked away in alleyways, we've got every corner of this dynamic city covered.| Just One Cookbook
With homemade green perilla pesto sauce, this Shiso Pesto Pasta is a light and easy weeknight dish you‘ll want to enjoy all summer long!| Just One Cookbook
With a beautiful, rose color and a refreshing taste, Aka Shiso Juice (Red Perilla Juice) is a popular homemade summer drink in Japan made of red perilla leaves.| Just One Cookbook
Silky and smooth Hiyayakko or Japanese Cold Tofu is a perfect appetizer or side dish that you can whip up quickly and enjoy on a hot day!| Just One Cookbook
Here is the list of ingredient substitution for Japanese cooking that frequently appears when you cook Japanese dishes.| Just One Cookbook
Learn how to make homemade Umeboshi (Japanese pickled plum), a centuries-old superfood and delicacy with an intensely sour and salty taste!| Just One Cookbook
Why sets Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt apart? Additive free, less sodium in volume, and light texture are just some of its best qualities.| Just One Cookbook
Make perfect tempura at home with my easy-to-follow recipe and helpful tips for making the crispy batter and delicious dipping sauce.| Just One Cookbook
Shiso is an aromatic herb used in Japanese dishes such as sushi, salads, and tempura. It has a unique fragrance and flavor.| Just One Cookbook
With a variety of fillings, Onigiri (Japanese Rice Balls) are a beloved food in Japan. Easy to make, they're ideal for picnic and bento lunch!| Just One Cookbook
Here are 3 easy and budget-friendly meal prep recipe ideas for bento box lunches you can make for a week! They are healthy, delicious and fun.| Just One Cookbook
Let’s make Japanese Karaage, some of the best fried chicken in the world! It’s exceptionally flavorful, juicy, and ultra-crispy.| Just One Cookbook
The ultimate school lunch guide on how to pack Japanese-style Bento in 15 minutes with useful tips + secrets I've learned throughout the years!| Just One Cookbook
The ultimate guide to bento box lunches! This will help you plan and pack a healthy and colorful lunch for you or your kids!| Just One Cookbook
Here's the comprehensive guide and tips for freezing different kinds of food to pack your bento box so your morning is stress-free!| Just One Cookbook
Homemade Japanese Salted Salmon (塩鮭) fillets with crispy salmon skin are delicious as a Japanese breakfast dish, in bento, or in rice balls!| Just One Cookbook
Succulent prawns breaded in panko and fried till golden brown, crunchy Japanese fried shrimp called Ebi Fry are delicious with tartar sauce!| Just One Cookbook
15 healthy Back-to-school bento lunch ideas and inspirations. Also includes food safety, decoration tips and all you need to know about bento making!| Just One Cookbook
Mixed Sando is a classic set of Japanese milk bread sandwiches filled with tuna salad, egg salad, and ham and cheese with lettuce.| Just One Cookbook
Learn how to keep your homemade bento lunch fresh and safe until lunchtime with these food safety tips for bento that we use in Japan.| Just One Cookbook
Homemade Shiso Pesto takes just 10 minutes to make! My vegetarian recipe is a tasty way to use a bounty of fresh green shiso (perilla) leaves.| Just One Cookbook
The best bento boxes are great for taking yummy meals on the go. Check out my favorites from Zojirushi, Bentgo, and more.| Just One Cookbook
A classic street vendor snack in Japan, Taiyaki is a warm, fish-shaped cake with sweet red bean filling. Make this waffle-like treat at home!| Just One Cookbook
In my guide What is Dashi and How to Make It, I’ll explain the six types of Japanese soup stock and how to use them in Japanese recipes.| Just One Cookbook
A street food from Osaka, Okonomiyaki is a Japanese savory pancake "grilled as you like it" with your choice of protein and tasty toppings.| Just One Cookbook
Shabu Shabu is a popular Japanese-style hot pot everyone at the table cooks the meat and vegetables in a flavorful broth called kombu dashi.| Just One Cookbook
Enjoy the savory, sweet, and tangy flavors of my easy and quick Homemade Tonkatsu Sauce recipe that you can make with just four ingredients.| Just One Cookbook
Furikake is a savory-sweet rice seasoning of sesame seeds, katsuobushi, and nori seaweed that‘s delicious on noodles, salad, and popcorn.| Just One Cookbook
My classic Chicken Katsu are tender, crispy Japanese panko-breaded cutlets served with tonkatsu sauce. Make this easy recipe on any weeknight!| Just One Cookbook
With thinly sliced beef and onions cooked in a savory-sweet sauce over steamed rice, Gyudon (Japanese Beef Rice Bowl) is simple and filling!| Just One Cookbook
Make my authentic, homemade Japanese miso soup with an easy from-scratch dashi stock and classic ingredients like tofu and wakame seaweed.| Just One Cookbook
With vinegared rice tucked into sweet and salty deep-fried tofu pockets, Inari Sushi is the easiest sushi to make. It‘s vegan-friendly, too!| Just One Cookbook
