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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.

Whether you’re cooking for a family or an easy weeknight meal for one, these recipes will save the day!

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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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A white round plate containing colorful vegetarian sushi rolls, sushi ginger, and soy sauce.

Vegetarian Sushi Rolls

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Vegetarian Sushi Rolls are quite easy and affordable to make at home using simple...
Ramen bowls containing Spicy Shoyu Ramen topped with chashu, marinated egg (ajitama), fish cake, scallions, and nori.

Spicy Shoyu Ramen ピリ辛醤油ラーメン

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Topped with jammy egg and tender chashu pork belly in a soy sauce broth,...
Bowls of Tsukemen dipping soup broth and a plate of ramen noodles and toppings.

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...
A ramen bowl containing shoyu ramen topped with chashu, seasoned bamboo shoots, green onion, and nori.

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...
A fluted oval shape containing stir-fried mushrooms and eggs drizzled with ankake sauce.

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

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...
Tamago Sando - Japanese Egg Salad Sandwich on a plate along with salad.

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...
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.

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...
A white ceramic bowl contaiing Yuba Tamagotoji (Simmered Tofu Skin with Soft Scrambled Eggs).

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...
Ceramic bowls containing Japanese Tomato Curry with steamed rice.

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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