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Japanese soups and noodles

Ramen, udon, soba and more...
japanese-style pork and vegetable soup

Noodles are a staple in Japanese cuisine, whether in soups, stir-fries or salads.

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Spicy dumpling miso soup

This deliciously fresh Asian inspired miso dumpling soup is perfect for dinner tonight – packed with flavour and just the right amount of kick!

Ginger vegetable and soba soup

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Ginger vegetable and soba soup

If you fancy a cleansing broth, look no further than this ginger and vegetable soba soup. Soba is a Japanese noodle, similar in appearance to spaghetti, made from buckwheat.

teriyaki chicken with noodles

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Teriyaki chicken with noodles

A very quick and easy Japanese teriyaki chicken with noodles from the shopping bag to your dinner table in 20 minutes. Vary the chilli to suit your spice threshold. Leave it out all together, if you like.

QUICK COLD SOBA

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Quick cold soba

Quick cold soba

Pork and green bean miso soup

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Pork and green bean miso soup

Pork and green bean miso soup

Fermenting soybeans with salt and a particular fungus knows as kōji results in this traditional Japanese soup known as miso. It provides a base with an incredible depth of flavour for soups such as this one.

Teriyaki chicken and cashew stir-fry with noodles

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Teriyaki chicken and cashew stir-fry with noodles

Teriyaki chicken and cashew stir-fry with noodles

Prawn and shiitake miso soup

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Prawn and shiitake miso soup

Prawn and shiitake miso soup

This classic Japanese miso soup combines silken tofu with prawns for a light, soothing meal that can be enjoyed all year long.

Individual udon casseroles

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Individual udon casseroles

Individual udon casseroles

These individual Japanese hotpots are brimming with flavour and comfort.

miso broth with salmon and soba

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Miso broth with salmon and soba

Miso broth with salmon and soba

This delicious Japanese inspired miso broth is beautiful enjoyed with fresh salmon sashimi and light soba noodles.

tempura udon

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Tempura udon

Tempura udon

Char-grilled tuna with chilled soba

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Char-grilled tuna with soba noodles

Char-grilled tuna with soba noodles

Grilled tuna with chilled soba salad

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Grilled tuna with chilled soba salad

Grilled tuna with chilled soba salad

Japanese flavours permeate this dish, from the soy mirin dressing to the crispy nori shreds on top of the grilled tuna.

Chilled soba noodles

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Chilled soba noodles

This simple platter of chilled soba noodles with dipping sauce, spring onions, nori and wasabi is a complete taste sensation.

Udon noodle soup

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Udon noodle soup

Udon noodle soup

Dashi is the basic stock used in nearly every Japanese dish, from a spoonful or two in dipping sauces to greater amounts in the broths of one-pan dishes, such as the udon noodle soup we’ve made here.

Udon and salmon noodles

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Udon and salmon noodles

Udon and salmon noodles

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Miso and sesame salmon with soba noodles

Miso and sesame salmon with soba noodles

japanese seafood hotpot

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Japanese seafood hotpot

Japanese seafood hotpot

japanese dashi broth

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Japanese dashi broth

Japanese dashi broth

japanese-style vegetable, tofu and noodle broth

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Japanese-style vegetable, tofu and noodle broth

Japanese-style vegetable, tofu and noodle broth

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Japanese-style smoky chilli tofu

Japanese-style smoky chilli tofu

This silky smooth tofu may just convince you to go meat-free.

Pork and ramen noodles

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Pork and ramen noodles

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.

Beef with ramen and mushrooms

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Beef with ramen and mushrooms

Beef with ramen and mushrooms

teriyaki salmon with udon salad

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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.

Miso udon soup

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Miso udon soup

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.

Turkey and noodle soup

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Turkey and noodle soup

Turkey and noodle soup

japanese-style pork and vegetable soup

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Japanese-style pork and vegetable soup

This delicious pork and vegetable soup is packed full of goodness and beautiful Japanese flavours that will leave you wanting more. The tender meat and noodles work perfectly together in this healthy Winter dish.

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