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Browse main dish recipes on Just One Cookbook. From authentic teriyaki dishes, Japanese-style pasta, salmon dishes, to Japanese curry recipes, you’ll find your lunch and dinner inspiration here.

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Miso ramen with homemade chashu and ramen egg garnished with nori.

Miso Ramen Recipe 味噌ラーメン

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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 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 Japanese ceramic containing Tonkatsu (pork cutlet) and shredded cabbage salad.

Tonkatsu (Japanese Pork Cutlet) (Video) とんかつ

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

Oyakodon (Chicken and Egg Rice Bowl) 親子丼

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A plate containing Salmon in Foil with ponzu sauce on the side.

Salmon in Foil (Video) 鮭のホイル焼き

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A white plate containing Yakisoba (Japanese Stir Fry Noodles).

Yakisoba (Japanese Stir-Fried Noodles)(Video) 焼きそば

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A white plate containing Okonomiyaki, Japanese savory pancake.

Okonomiyaki Recipe (Video) お好み焼き

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Vegetarian Sushi Rolls

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Ramen bowls containing Spicy Shoyu Ramen topped with chashu, marinated egg (ajitama), fish cake, scallions, and nori.
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Spicy Shoyu Ramen ピリ辛醤油ラーメン

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Bowls of Tsukemen dipping soup broth and a plate of ramen noodles and toppings.
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Tsukemen (Dipping Ramen Noodles) つけ麺

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Tsukemen is cold ramen noodles served with a separate bowl of flavorful broth for...
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A ramen bowl containing shoyu ramen topped with chashu, seasoned bamboo shoots, green onion, and nori.
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Shoyu Ramen – Recipe from Bizentei, Tokyo 醤油ラーメン

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Enjoy this classic Tokyo-style Shoyu Ramen at home with the authentic and delicious recipe...
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A fluted oval shape containing stir-fried mushrooms and eggs drizzled with ankake sauce.
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Stir-Fried Mushrooms and Eggs with Ankake Sauce

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Tangy and savory Stir-Fried Mushrooms and Eggs with Ankake Sauce is a delicious Japanese...
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A bowl of Vegetarian Ramen topped with ajitama (soy marinated egg), spicy bean sprouts, corn, and a green veggie.
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Vegetarian Ramen 豆乳味噌ラーメン

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Creamy and rich Vegetarian Ramen recipe made with soymilk, kombu dashi, and miso, topped...
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Tamago Sando - Japanese Egg Salad Sandwich on a plate along with salad.
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Japanese Egg Sandwich (Tamago Sando) たまごサンド

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Egg salad tucked between slices of sweet milk bread, a Japanese egg sandwich (Tamago...
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A white bowl containing Tan Tan Ramen (Tantanmen) which consists of ramen noodles and spicy creamy sesame soup, topped with savory ground pork mixture and blanched bok choy.
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Tan Tan Ramen (Tantanmen) 坦々麺

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Adapted from the Sichuan dish, Tan Tan Ramen (Tantanmen) is a spicy Japanese ramen...
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A white ceramic bowl contaiing Yuba Tamagotoji (Simmered Tofu Skin with Soft Scrambled Eggs).
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Japanese Simmered Egg and Yuba Tofu Skin (Tamagotoji) 湯葉の卵とじ

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Japanese Simmered Egg and Yuba Tofu Skin (Tamagotoji) features ingredients cooked in dashi broth...
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Ceramic bowls containing Japanese Tomato Curry with steamed rice.
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Japanese Tomato Curry トマトカレー

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Inspired by Netflix's The Makanai, this Japanese Tomato Curry is savory, tangy, and aromatic....
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