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Quick and Tasty Fried Rice Recipes for Weeknight Meals

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Easy and Authentic Ramen Recipes You Can Make at Home

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A Japanese donburi bowl containing Oyakodon, chicken and egg rice bowl.

Nami’s 100 Weeknight Dinners

Looking for a quick, easy, and delicious meal for a busy weeknight? Take a look at my 100 go-to recipes for weeknight meals including Oyakodon!

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Homemade Holiday Food Gifts

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Japanese miso soup bowls containing tofu and wakame miso soup.

Homemade Miso Soup 味噌汁

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A plate containing Teriyaki Salmon served with steamed rice and miso soup.

Teriyaki Salmon (Video) 鮭の照り焼き

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A white plate containing Okonomiyaki, Japanese savory pancake.

Okonomiyaki Recipe (Video) お好み焼き

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A ceramic bowl containing Japanese Chicken Curry along with steamed rice and fukujinzuke pickles.

Japanese Chicken Curry (Video) チキンカレー

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A white ceramic bowl containing Instant Pot Short Ribs with daikon and carrots pressure cooked in a savory sauce.

Instant Pot Recipes

From savory soups, flavorful curry to sweet desserts, we’ve gathered our best pressure cooker recipes to make your weeknight dinner way easier!

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