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Appetizer Recipes

From crispy vegetable tempura to savory gyoza, these easy Japanese appetizer recipes are perfect for parties or light meals. Enjoy cool sunomono salad, tasty edamame, or warm miso soup. Try agedashi tofu for a classic touch. These small bites are full of flavor and fun to share!

A round plate containing Hamachi Crudo dressed in a bright ponzu and sweet chili sauce vinaigrette, topped with a quick-pickled red onion and cucumber garnish. A round plate containing Hamachi Crudo dressed in a bright ponzu and sweet chili sauce vinaigrette, topped with a quick-pickled red onion and cucumber garnish.
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  • Beautiful Japanese plates containing karaage, Japanese fried chicken, garnished with lemon wedges and kewpie mayo dollop sprinkled with shichimi togarashi.
    Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken) (Video) 唐揚げ
    409
    30 minutes
  • A rectangular plate containing Miso Glazed Eggplant garnished with yuzu kosho paste on a green maple leaf on the side.
    Miso Glazed Eggplant 茄子の味噌焼き
    119
    30 minutes
  • A white rectangular plate containing yakitori, Japanese grilled chicken and scallion skewers, coated with savory yakitori sauce and served with shichimi togarashi on the side.
    Yakitori Recipe 焼き鳥
    227
    1 hour
  • A round plate containing gyoza (Japanese potstickers or pan-fried dumplings) with a small plate of dipping sauce made with soy sauce, vinegar, and Japanese chili oil.
    Gyoza (Japanese Potstickers) (Video) 餃子
    498
    1 hour 20 minutes
  • A bamboo steamed basket containing pork shumai (steamed pork dumplings).
    Pork Shumai (Steamed Pork Dumplings) シュウマイ
    19
    1 hour
  • A blue ceramic bowl containing Smoked Chicken Wings with Sweet-Salty Japanese Sauce sprinkled with scallions.
    Smoked Chicken Wings (Video)
    9
    1 hour
  • A white plate containing Blistered Shishito Peppers With Ginger Soy Sauce.
    Blistered Shishito Peppers with Ginger Soy Sauce
    21
    15 minutes
  • A round wooden plate containing Garlic Miso Chicken Wings.
    Garlic Miso Chicken Wings ガーリック味噌チキン
    83
    55 minutes
  • A round plate containing Japanese pan-fried dumplings, Napa Cabbage Gyoza, served with a savory miso dumpling sauce.
    Gyoza with Miso Dipping Sauce 白菜餃子
    8
    1 hour 30 minutes
  • A white plate containing two skewers of Tsukune (Japanese chicken meatball) accompanied by shichimi togarashi, Japanese seven spices.
    Tsukune (Japanese Chicken Meatball Skewers)(Video) つくね
    88
    55 minutes
  • A white bowl containing Ahi Tuna Poke.
    Easy
    Tuna Poke (Video) アヒポケ
    10
    10 minutes
  • A round plate containing Hamachi Crudo dressed in a bright ponzu and sweet chili sauce vinaigrette, topped with a quick-pickled red onion and cucumber garnish.
    Hamachi Crudo
    18
    20 minutes
  • A special Japanese chawanmushi cup containing savory steamed custard filled with kamaboko fish cake, chicken, and mushroom.
    Chawanmushi (Japanese Savory Steamed Egg Custard) (Video) 茶碗蒸し
    104
    50 minutes
  • A white ceramic plate containing spicy edamame.
    Spicy Edamame スパイシー枝豆
    66
    15 minutes
  • A bamboo basket containing perfectly cooked and salted edamame.
    How to Cook Edamame (Fresh and Frozen)
    39
    20 minutes
  • A ceramic bowl containing Agedashi Tofu (Agedashi Dofu) topped with grated daikon, chopped scallions, and grated ginger.
    Agedashi Tofu (Video) 揚げ出し豆腐
    154
    30 minutes
  • A Japanese plate containing Butter Soy Sauce Scallops.
    Butter Soy Sauce Scallops ホタテのバター醤油焼き
    20
    10 minutes
  • A ceramic bowl containing Japanese Sake-Steamed Clams.
    Japanese Sake-Steamed Clams (Video) あさりの酒蒸し
    40
    10 minutes
  • 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
    16
    1 hour 15 minutes
  • A white plate containing gluten free Korean veggie pancake.
    Gluten-Free Korean Veggie Pancake (Video)
    50
    35 minutes
  • Cranberry Brie Bites placed on a black plate garnished with thyme, candied pecans and flake salt.
    Cranberry Brie Bites
    11
    40 minutes
  • A white oval plate containing Vegetable Gyoza and dipping sauce.
    Vegetable Gyoza (Vegan/Vegetarian) 野菜の餃子
    122
    1 hour
  • Homemade gyoza wrappers on a wooden cutting board.
    How to Make Gyoza Wrappers 餃子の皮
    222
    1 hour 15 minutes
  • A blue and white plate containing Sweet and Spicy BBQ Chicken Wings.
    Sweet and Spicy BBQ Chicken Wings
    20
    30 minutes
  • A platter of fried chicken wings garnished with lemon and green salad.
    Fried Chicken Wings – Midnight Diner Season 2 手羽先の唐揚げ
    40
    50 minutes
  • Japanese Salted Chicken Wings (Teba Shio) on the Japanese plate, along with a small plate of Shichimi Togarashi.
    Teba Shio (Salted Chicken Wings) 手羽先塩焼き
    130
    30 minutes
  • Shrimp Egg Rolls on a serving platter along with Negi Miso Sauce.
    Shrimp Egg Rolls 海老の春巻き
    21
    45 minutes
  • Orange teriyaki chicken wings on a blue patter.
    Orange Teriyaki Chicken Wings 鶏手羽のオレンジ照り焼き
    30
    40 minutes
  • Silky and savory Japanese steamed egg custard Chawanmushi in a cup.
    Instant Pot Chawanmushi (Video) 茶碗蒸し (圧力鍋)
    46
    40 minutes
  • Ankimo served on a blue plate.
    Ankimo あん肝
    7
    20 minutes
  • A plate containing chicken shiso gyoza and a small bowl of ponzu and yuzu kosho.
    Chicken Shiso Gyoza with Yuzu Kosho & Ponzu Sauce しそ入り鶏餃子
    20
    30 minutes
  • Teriyaki wings served on a white plate garnished with lemon, tomatoes and green lettuce.
    Teriyaki Wings 手羽先の照り焼き
    37
    45 minutes
  • Gyoza with Wings called Hanetsuki Gyoza (#羽根つき餃子) is a Japanese dumpling with flavorful and juicy filling and fried to crispy perfection!
    Gyoza with Wings (Hanetsuki Gyoza) 羽根つき餃子
    20
    15 minutes
  • Spicy Tuna served in a bowl with scallion on top.
    Easy
    Spicy Tuna 簡単スパイシーツナ
    40
    15 minutes
  • Fresh spring rolls with yakiniku dipped in the bbq sauce.
    Fresh Spring Rolls with Yakiniku 焼肉の生春巻き
    21
    30 minutes
  • Dark Japanese plate containing Grilled Oysters with 3 kinds of garnish and Ponzu Sauce
    Grilled Oysters with Ponzu Sauce 牡蠣のポン酢焼き
    8
    20 minutes
  • A white plate containing Chicken Karaage with Sweet Chili Sauce and cilantro garnish.
    Chicken Karaage with Sweet Chili Sauce スイートチリソースの唐揚げ
    36
    45 minutes
  • Gluten Free Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken) on a white plate.
    Gluten Free Karaage グルテンフリー唐揚
    29
    30 minutes
  • A white plate containing arugula and burrata cheese topped with ikura and served with baguette and yuzu kosho pepper.
    Burrata Crostini with Ikura and Yuzu Pepper
    8
    10 minutes
  • Various miso dengaku menus on the table.
    Miso Dengaku (Tofu, Eggplant, Daikon & Konnyaku) 味噌田楽
    33
    1 hour 20 minutes
  • Slow Cooker Sriracha Chili Chicken Wings | Easy Japanese Recipes at JustOneCookbook.com
    Slow Cooker Sriracha Chili Chicken Wings
    21
    2 hours 15 minutes
  • A wooden plate containing cheese tart made with crescent roll and filled with brie cheese and fruit preserves.
    Cheese Tart (Video) チーズタルト
    8
    30 minutes
  • Chicken Spring Rolls | Easy Japanese Recipes at JustOneCookbook.com
    Chicken Spring Rolls (Video) バンバンジーの生春巻き
    18
    1 hour
  • Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps | JustOneCookbook.com
    Thai Chicken Lettuce Wrap (Video)
    5
    30 minutes
  • Coconut shrimp with sauce on a white plate.
    Coconut Shrimp (Video)
    9
    45 minutes
  • Tuna Tataki | Easy Japanese Recipes at JustOneCookbook.com
    Tuna Tataki (Video) キハダ鮪のたたき
    61
    10 minutes
  • Scallop Sushi | Easy Japanese Recipes at JustOneCookbook.com
    Scallop Sushi ほたての握り寿司
    7
    10 minutes
  • Salmon roe and shiso leaf stuffed inside the kamaboko fish cake.
    Kamaboko Fish Cake with Salmon Roe 蒲鉾いくらのせ
    4
    10 minutes
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