Classic Washoku

Inspired to cook authentic Japanese foods at home? Here are some of the best classic washoku recipes from our Japanese home kitchen. With our detailed step-by-step instructions and cooking videos, you’ll master Japanese washoku cuisine in no time.

Perfectly cooked Japanese short-grain rice being fluffed with a rice paddle.
Perfectly cooked Japanese short-grain rice being fluffed with a rice paddle.

How to Cook Japanese Rice in a Pot on the Stove (Video)

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No rice cooker? No problem! Learn how to cook a pot of Japanese white...
Taiyaki, Japanese fish-shaped cakes, placed on a woven basket lined with a parchment paper.

Crispy Taiyaki 薄皮たい焼き

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A beloved street vendor snack in Japan, homemade Crispy Taiyaki is a warm, fish-shaped...
Wooden miso soup bowls containing Kakitamajiru, Japanese egg drop soup.

Easy Japanese Egg Drop Soup (Kakitamajiru) かきたま汁

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Made with dashi broth with fluffy egg ribbons, Kakitamajiru, or Japanese Egg Drop Soup,...
An oval Japanese plate containing Japanese rolled omelette, Tamagoyaki, placed over a bamboo leaf.

3-Ingredient Simple Tamagoyaki (Video) 玉子焼き

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Learn how to make the iconic Japanese rolled omelette Tamagoyaki with my step-by-step tutorial....
Japanese miso soup bowls containing tofu and wakame miso soup.

Homemade Miso Soup (Video) 味噌汁

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Make my authentic, homemade Japanese miso soup with an easy from-scratch dashi stock and...
Japanese wooden soup bowls containing Daikon and Fried Miso Soup.

Daikon and Fried Tofu Miso Soup 大根と油揚げの味噌汁

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My delicious Daikon and Fried Tofu Miso Soup recipe is comfort and nutrition in...
A temaki hand roll sushi spread on the dining table, consisting of plates and bowls containing sushi rice, sashimi, vegetable fillings, and nori seaweed.

Temaki Sushi (Hand Roll) (Video) 手巻き寿司

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Make your own sushi hand rolls at home with my fun Temaki Sushi recipe....
Sushi oke (Hangiri) containing sushi rice made with cooked Japanese short-grain rice, rice vinegar, sugar, and salt.

How to Make Sushi Rice (Video) 酢飯

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Homemade sushi rice recipe, simple instructions on how to make sushi rice with dashi...
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

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Tsukune are delicious Japanese chicken meatball skewers glazed in sweet yakitori sauce. It‘s easy...
A donabe containing Nanakusa Gayu, Japanese seven herb rice porridge.

Nanakusa Gayu (Seven Herb Rice Porridge) 七草粥

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After indulging in the Japanese New Year feast, we enjoy Nanakusa Gayu (Seven Herb...
A black bowl containing Namasu (Japanese Daikon and Carrot Salad).

Namasu (Daikon and Carrot Salad) 紅白なます

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Namasu is a carrot and daikon radish salad that’s lightly pickled in sweetened vinegar...
A green plate containing Datemaki, Japanese sweet rolled omelette, enjoyed during the New Years.

Datemaki (Japanese Sweet Rolled Omelette) (Video) 伊達巻

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Datemaki is a Japanese sweet rolled omelette of eggs, fish cake, and honey that's...
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