When it comes to Japanese cuisine, the first thing most people think of is sushi – which we can’t deny, is a fast and tasty dish. We’re holding up some of the other incredible offerings Japanese cuisine has to offer, from traditional ramen and gyoza to modern takes on wasabi salmon salads and teriyaki platters. These mouth-watering dishes will delight anyone who tastes them.
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Sesame chicken katsu salad
Crunchy crumbed chicken makes a perfect addition to this fresh salad with Japanese flavours
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Japanese-style tofu salad
Sometimes you’ve just gotta try something new. This easy tofu salad is full of fresh flavours that will make you happy you did.
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Vegetable and ginger soba noodle salad
This fresh vegetarian noodle salad is perfect for lunch or dinner on a hot summer day.
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Roasted sesame edamame beans
Super simple and so tasty! This seasoned and roasted edamame bean recipe is the perfect thing to see you through your 3pm slump.
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Prawn and vegetable japanese hash browns
Prawn and vegetable japanese hash browns
These modern Asian inspired hash browns are the best tasting yet
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Karaage chicken with Sriracha mayonnaise
This crispy chicken karaage recipe makes a perfect snack for the lunch box or a moreish finger food at your next party.
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Salmon, miso and ginger poke bowl
Healthy, hearty and so satisfying, this salmon poke bowl makes the ideal make-ahead work lunch.
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Japanese katsu chicken curry
Golden crumbed chicken is made even tastier with a generous drizzle of a sweet curry sauce. Served on a bed of rice, this is one flavour-packed and filling dish that’s perfect for families on a budget.
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Avocado mixed grain sushi
Put a delicious twist on classic homemade sushi with this mixed grain avocado recipe
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Pork and ramen noodles
A popular fast food in the many ramen bars in Japan, they are also a diet staple for students. ‘Ramen’ is the name of noodle, as well as the name of the dish.
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Prawn and vegetable Japanese pancake
This fresh and succulent prawn and vegetable Japanese pancake is perfect for dinner when you are sort of time – quick and easy, yet packed full of fresh Asian flavours.
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Chicken and soba noodle salad
A light, tangy, and super simple dinner full of Asian flavours. Perfect for a healthy midweek meal!
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Salmon and vegetable tempura
Go Japanese with this simple salmon and vegetable dish. The basic batter is suitable for a variety of seafood (prawns, for example) and vegetables.
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Salmon fillets with soba noodle salad
Salmon fillets with soba noodle salad
This Asian inspired Salmon dish is packed full of wonderful, fresh flavours and makes the ultimate dinner for a warm evening. Perfectly cooked fish is tossed through a punchy soba noodle and avocado salad, and drizzled with a tasty miso dressing.
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Teriyaki Chicken Bento
Prepare healthy lunches for school or work with this simple Japanese classic.
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Salmon and cucumber sushi
Homemade salmon and cucumber sushi are a delicious way to celebrate fresh seafood over the summer. Kept chilled, they also make a delicious quick lunchbox filler too.
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Miso udon soup
Packing a classic savoury Japanese punch, this warming and nourishing miso udon soup is head and shoulders above any other ‘just add hot water’ concoctions you can buy.
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Somen and dashi broth
Sōmen noodles are a classic Japanese noodle and can be served hot or cold. Here, we’ve teamed them with a piping hot savoury dashi broth and shiitake mushrooms. You can add extra ingredients like sliced snow peas or green beans or shallots.
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Tuna tartare
This Japanese-style tuna tartare has fragrant Japanese mint and a heady hit of spicy wasabe. Served with a soy and dashi dipping sauce, it’s a bite-sized mouthful of powerful flavours.
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Gyozas (pot stickers)
Add a touch of Japan to your next gathering and prepare a platter of gyozas to pass around. Serve with soy sauce mixed with chilli oil or rice vinegar or ponzu sauce and watch them disappear.
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Tuna tartare on wonton chips
Try these tuna tartare on wonton chips at your next gathering for a slightly different and more upmarket hors-d’oeuvre. The tender marinated fish contrasts beautifully with the crispy deep fried wonton.
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Japanese cabbage rolls
The humble and misunderstood cabbage is put to good use with these Japanese inspired cabbage rolls. Dunk them generously in the dipping sauce and experience the uniquely and delicately flavoured pork filling.
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Eggplant salad with lemon and plum dressing
Eggplant salad with lemon and plum dressing
Pickled plum puree, also known as umeboshi puree, is made from plums (ume) slowly pickled in salt, with Japanese mint (shiso) added for colour and flavour.
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Teriyaki salmon with udon salad
Teriyaki salmon with udon salad
The sweet, savoury, sticky and thick teriyaki sauce is a staple of Japanese cuisine. It compliments chicken, fish and meats equally well. Team it with a light and fresh udon salad and you have a perfect light meal.
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Tonkatsu
Tonkatsu, a Japanese food of a breaded, pork cutlet, deep-fried and served on a bed of cabbage.
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Grilled eggplant with miso
Do something good for your heart and busy schedule with this easy Japanese dish. Salty miso paste is at home in miso soup but also a tasty marinade for grilled eggplant.
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Banana tempura
These crispy Japanese-inspired bananas are delicious served piping hot with cold green tea ice-cream.
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Fried tofu with daikon and ginger
Fried tofu with daikon and ginger
If you like, you can add dried smoked bonito flakes to the sesame seeds or try coating the tofu with Japanese breadcrumbs instead.
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Gyozas
Serve these popular Japanese dumplings piping-hot with combined soy sauce and chilli oil, or with rice vinegar.
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Agedashi tofu
Agedashi (pronounced ah-gah dah-she], a simple dish of deep-fried tofu in a flavourful sauce, is a popular entrée in both Japanese restaurants and homes.
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Beef sukiyaki
In Japan, sukiyaki is traditionally shared at the table from the pan in which it was cooked, making it a great dish for a fun dinner party. Diners use their chopsticks to dip the piping hot ingredients into their individual bowls of egg.
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Ponzu sauce
This tart, citrus-based sauce is one of the mainstays of Japanese cuisine. It is usually made with a citrus fruit called yuzu, which is not easy to obtain outside Asia. It is a perfect accompaniment to char-grilled sliced beef, steamed fish, tofu and asian greens.
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Chicken and egg on rice
Japanese-style chicken and egg on rice is a savoury and satisfying dinner.
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Oysters
Oysters with mirin and cucumber or for a fiery touch you can try our oysters with mirin and wasabi
