Vegetarian

Browse our delicious & inspiring vegetarian recipes here! Try the Japanese Spinach Salad, Vegetarian RamenSweet Onion Takikomi Gohan, and Kimchi Fried Rice. The list also includes easy-to-convert vegetarian dishes you can adapt. Perfect for everyday vegetarians and the meat-free Monday crowd.

A white bowl containing Vegetarian Udon Noodle Soup topped with bok choy, fried tofu, minced mushroom, and crispy eggplant.

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A white plate containing Vegetarian Japanese Curry along with steamed rice.

Vegetarian Japanese Curry ベジタリアンカレー

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A bowl of Vegetarian Ramen topped with ajitama (soy marinated egg), spicy bean sprouts, corn, and a green veggie.

Vegetarian Ramen (Video) 豆乳味噌ラーメン

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A ceramic plate containing Yakitori Style Grilled Vegetables along with Nigori Sake.

Yakitori-Style Grilled Vegetables 焼き野菜盛り合わせ

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A taquoise bowl containing teriyaki tofu and broccoli over steamed rice.

Pan-Fried Teriyaki Tofu Bowl 照り焼き豆腐丼

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A white small dish containing colorful Japanese Pickles.

Everyday Japanese Pickles (Asazuke) 浅漬け

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Colorful, crunchy vegetables are the star ingredients for my quick, go-to Everyday Japanese Pickles...
A rectangular plate containing Yaki Onigiri (Grilled Rice Balls).

Yaki Onigiri (Grilled Rice Ball) (Video) 焼きおにぎり

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A favorite in izakayas, Yaki Onigiri are crispy grilled Japanese rice balls glazed with...
A white oval plate containing two Hanami Dango, served with matcha green tea.

Hanami Dango 三色花見団子

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Hanami Dango is enjoyed during cherry blossom viewing in Japan. Three-color rice balls (sanshoku...
Perfectly cooked Japanese short-grain rice being fluffed with a rice paddle.

How to Cook Japanese Rice in a Pot on the Stove (Video)

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No rice cooker? No problem! Learn how to cook a pot of Japanese white...
Taiyaki, Japanese fish-shaped cakes, placed on a woven basket lined with a parchment paper.

Crispy Taiyaki 薄皮たい焼き

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A beloved street vendor snack in Japan, homemade Crispy Taiyaki is a warm, fish-shaped...
Japanese plates containing Ganmodoki (Japanese fried tofu patties).

Ganmodoki (Japanese Fried Tofu Patties) がんもどき

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These homemade Ganmodoki are crispy and fluffy Japanese fried tofu patties, delicious when enjoyed...
Ceramic cups containing Japanese Ginger Tea (Shogayu) garnished with a slice of lemon.

Honey Ginger Tea (Shogayu) (Video) 生姜湯

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Sip your way to a healthy start with a warming cup of shōgayu, or...
Chocolate covered strawberries on a baking sheet.

Chocolate Covered Strawberries

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Use my step-by-step guide to make beautiful Chocolate-Covered Strawberries at home in just 30...
A white and blue enamel bowl containing Crispy Baked Potato Wedges with ketchu in a mini container.

Crispy Baked Potato Wedges

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Extra-crispy yet tender Crispy Baked Potato Wedges are so quick and easy to make...
A donabe containing Nanakusa Gayu, Japanese seven herb rice porridge.

Nanakusa Gayu (Seven Herb Rice Porridge) 七草粥

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After indulging in the Japanese New Year feast, we enjoy Nanakusa Gayu (Seven Herb...
A black bowl containing Namasu (Japanese Daikon and Carrot Salad).

Namasu (Daikon and Carrot Salad) 紅白なます

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Namasu is a carrot and daikon radish salad that’s lightly pickled in sweetened vinegar...
A white and red Japanese bowl containing Kuromame, sweet black soybeans, topped with gold leaf for the Japanese new year's celebration.

Kuromame (Sweet Black Soybeans) 黒豆

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Sweet and savory Kuromame (Sweet Black Soybeans) are served as a part of Osechi...
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