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Easy Japanese Recipes for Everyday Home Cooking

Namiko Hirasawa Chen

Konnichiwa, I’m Nami!

Born and raised in Japan, I’m the founder and recipe creator behind Just One Cookbook, the largest English-language website for Japanese recipes. Since 2011, I’ve tested and shared 1,200 authentic, easy-to-follow recipes with step-by-step photos to help anyone cook delicious Japanese food at home.

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A basket of matcha muffins in brown parchment wrappers, some topped with white icing drizzle and others plain, arranged neatly on a table next to plates and a pot of coffee.
Breakfast
Matcha Muffins 抹茶マフィン
1 hour

Soft, fluffy, and vibrant green, Matcha Muffins are lightly sweet with a delicate tea aroma. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or afternoon tea!

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A wire rack containing hot and steamy curry bread (kare pan).

Curry Bread (Kare Pan) カレーパン

With a savory filling, chewy bun, and crispy coating, my fresh Japanese Curry Bread (Kare Pan) recipe is insanely delicious to make at home.

Easy Weeknight Dinners

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  • A white plate containing crispy chicken dressed with a tangy sauce and served with homemade tartar sauce.
    Dinner
    Chicken Nanban (Fried Chicken with Tartar Sauce) チキン南蛮
    29
    50 minutes
  • Bowls of Tsukemen dipping soup broth and a plate of ramen noodles and toppings.
    Dinner
    Tsukemen (Dipping Ramen Noodles) つけ麺
    58
    40 minutes
  • A cast-iron pan containing Steak Garlic Rice topped with chopped scallions and garlic chips.
    Dinner
    Steak Garlic Rice
    62
    30 minutes
  • A black plate containing Hiroshima-style OKonomiyaki topped with the savory sauce and Japanese mayo.
    Dinner
    Hiroshima-Style Okonomiyaki (Video) 広島風お好み焼き
    82
    30 minutes
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Japanese Cooking Guides & Tips

A plate containing Onsen Tamago (Japanese hot spring egg) made with a microwave.
Side Dishes
2-Minute Microwave Onsen Tamago

The fastest, easiest way to cook a Japanese-style poached egg is to microwave it. I‘ll show you how with my 2-minute Microwave Onsen Tamago!

Step by step instructions on how to cut half a salmon into thin Japanese-style fillets.
How to Cut Salmon into Japanese-Style Fillets

Top 5 Dinner Picks from Our Community

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    Homemade Miso Soup (Video) 味噌汁
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    Gyudon (Japanese Beef Rice Bowl) (Video) 牛丼
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    Teriyaki Salmon (Video) 鮭の照り焼き
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    Dinner
    Miso Butter Pasta with Tuna and Cabbage キャベツとツナの和風パスタ
    156
    15 minutes
  • Japanese bowls containing Classic Udon Noodle Soup called Kake Udon or Su Udon, topped with sliced green onion, onsen tamago (poached egg), and fish cake slices.
    5
    Lunch
    Udon Noodle Soup (Kake Udon) (Video) かけうどん
    96
    15 minutes
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    Oyakodon (Chicken and Egg Rice Bowl) (Video) 親子丼
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    Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken) (Video) 唐揚げ
    410
    30 minutes
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    Appetizers
    Yakitori Recipe 焼き鳥
    226
    1 hour
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    Dinner
    Baked Chicken Katsu 揚げないチキンカツ
    218
    1 hour
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    Vegetarian Ramen (Video) 豆乳味噌ラーメン
    402
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    Dinner
    Soy-Glazed Eggplant Donburi 茄子の甘辛丼
    240
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    Dinner
    Vegetarian Sushi Rolls
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    1 hour 45 minutes
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    Dinner
    Pan-Fried Teriyaki Tofu Bowl 照り焼き豆腐丼
    20
    1 hour
  • Kitsune udon in a Japanese bowl.
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    Lunch
    Kitsune Udon (Video) きつねうどん
    171
    20 minutes
A slice of Basque Burnt Cheesecake on parchment paper.

Basque Burnt Cheesecake バスクチーズケーキ

Creamy on the inside and dark caramelized on the outside, this Basque Burnt Cheesecake is easier than it looks to make at home!

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A rustic bowl containing noodles with tonkotsu broth, topped with chashu, ramen eggs, menma, kikurage, ginger, and chopped green onion. On the table, a plate of crispy gyoza and a glass of mugicha are served together.
Nami’s Pick: Easy Tonkotsu Ramen Recipe 豚骨ラーメン

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